Graduate research student registration

• Students who have completed their studies and wish to obtain a degree may register as Graduate Research Students on a semester basis if they so desire. However, students who have completed their studies must register as Graduate Research Students if they meet any of the following criteria.
• The semester in which a student wishes to take the foreign language exam, the comprehensive exam, or submit a thesis for a degree
• The semester in which a student wishes to use the university’s laboratories and other facilities
• The semester in which a student wishes to participate in research projects and receive research funding

Graduate research student benefits

• Students can submit their thesis by receiving research guidance from their thesis advisor.
• Students are eligible to take the qualification exams for degree acquisition (foreign language exam, comprehensive exam).
• Students can utilize research facilities equivalent to those available to currently enrolled students (such as libraries and laboratories).