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Graduation Requirement

Graduation Requirement

Everything you need to know to successfully complete your Graduation Project or Research Thesis and meet all requirements for graduation from the Computer Science program.

Requirement Type
Project or Thesis
Graduation Project or Research Thesis — choose one
Max Team Size
3
Maximum 3 students per graduation project
Minimum Pass Grade
Grade C
Grade C (70–79 pts) or above — all judges must agree
English Requirement
At Admission
Score submitted on entry remains valid throughout enrollment
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Definition
Graduation Project

A practical implementation of computer-based software, hardware, or a combination of both. The student implements a working system and documents the results in a written thesis.

Research Thesis

An academic study based on an existing research field. The student investigates a topic, conducts research, and writes up their findings and conclusions as a formal thesis document.

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How It Works — Process & Timeline
Form a Team and Submit a Plan
Students expecting to graduate must form a team (max 3 members) and submit a graduation project or thesis plan according to the announced schedule, under the guidance of their advisory professor.
Carry Out the Project / Research
Students develop their project or conduct their research under continuous supervision of their advisory professor throughout the semester.
Interim Presentation
Students present their work-in-progress to a panel of judges. Feedback from the judges must be incorporated into the project or thesis before the final submission.
Final Presentation and Submission
Students submit their completed graduation thesis and present it to the judging committee for final evaluation.
Result
Students who pass (grade C or above) are cleared for graduation. Those who fail may re-present during a re-evaluation period announced separately.
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Evaluation Criteria
Judging Committee
2+ Professors
Two or more dedicated faculty members serve as judges. The advisory professor may also be included.
Passing Grade
Grade C
All judges must individually award Grade C (70–79 pts) or above. A single judge below C means a fail.
Criteria Set By
Curriculum Committee
Detailed evaluation criteria are determined by the major curriculum committee each semester.
Important: Students who fail the re-evaluation, or who fail to submit a graduation thesis without a valid reason, will be excluded from graduation for that semester.
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Graduation Comprehensive Examination & Exemptions
Graduation Comprehensive Examination (D.U.S.R. Article 34)

All students must pass the Graduation Comprehensive Examination, which covers Major courses. The following exemptions apply based on your situation:

Major Exam Exemption
Students who complete their Graduation Project or Research Thesis and pass the evaluation are automatically exempted from the Major examination component. (D.U.S.R. Article 69, Clause 3)
English Requirement — International Students (English Track)
No separate English exam is required. English track international students satisfy the English requirement by submitting a qualifying score at the time of admission. A score submitted upon admission remains valid for the entire duration of enrollment.
Accepted English Proficiency Tests (for reference)
TOEFL PBT
530+
TOEFL CBT
197+
TOEFL IBT
71+
IELTS
5.5+
CEFR
B2
TEPS (NEW)
326+
Revised: October 4, 2022 (D.U.S.R. Article 68, Clause 2)
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