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Directorate of Postgraduate Studies

Directorate of Postgraduate Studies

Directorate of Postgraduate Studies

Directorate of Postgraduate Studies

The Directorate of Postgraduate Studies (DPGS) deals with admissions of postgraduate students in coordination with the Directorate of Admissions. The Directorate also looks after the processing of postgraduate programs and enforcement of regulations approved by the Academic Council and Syndicate.

Master’s Programs (minimum 3 semesters) are offered in research- and course-based formats:

Before Fall 2023

  • Research-based: 33 CH (27 coursework + 6 research)
  • Course-based: 36 CH (36 coursework or 33 coursework + 3 mini project)

Fall 2023 – Spring 2025

  • Research-based: 30 CH (24 coursework + 6 research)
  • Course-based: 30 CH (all coursework)

Fall 2025 onward

  • Research-based: 32 CH (26 coursework + 6 research)
  • Course-based: 32 CH (all coursework)

PhD Programs

  • Before Fall 2025: 54 CH (18 coursework + 36 research)
  • Fall 2025 onward: 56 CH (20 coursework + 36 research)

For program details, approved courses, and regulations, please refer to the postgraduate prospectus.

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