TGGS Regulation for Examination (Doctor) 2021

It is deemed necessary to revise the regulation of the doctoral degree education of The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (announced on 14 August 2013) in accordance with an announcement of the Ministry of Education entitled “Graduate Studies Program Standard Criteria 2015” along with the academic philosophy following the memorandum of understanding between King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok and RWTH Aachen University signed on 22 October 2004 (B.E. 2547), 20 September 2011 (B.E. 2554), 7 October 2015 (B.E. 2558) and 29 October 2020 (B.E. 2563).

By virtue of Articles 22(2) and (9) of the King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok Act 2007 (B.E. 2550) and the Academic Council’s resolution on its 7/2564 meeting on 9 August 2021 (B.E. 2564), the University Council on its 8/2564 meeting on 22 September 2021 (B.E. 2564) thus established this regulation.

All existing regulations and notices that are found inconsistent with the provisions of this regulation shall be annulled and henceforth will be replaced by this regulation.

In case of any diagnostics or discrepancies in the interpretation, the President has the sole authority in the interpretation and the decision.

Any procedures related to doctoral degree education, but remain unstated, must be proposed to the University’s Academic Council for further consideration and then the University Council for the final approval.

“University” means King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok.

“University Council” means the Council of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok.

“Academic Council” means the Academic Council of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok.

“President” means the President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok.

“TGGS” means The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering.

“Dean” means the Dean of The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering.

“Curriculum” means all curricular graduate programs offered for the doctoral degree curriculums at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering.

“Graduate Continuing Curriculum” means the doctoral degree and the master degree programs having the same name of study field and sharing majority of the courses. Both programs have the same Curriculum Management Committee and management system.

“Curriculum Chairman” means the head of responsible curriculum lecturers for the curriculum teaching and learning at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering appointed by Dean with the approval from TGGS Committee of The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering.

“Program Coordinator” means the head of field of study at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering appointed by Dean with the approval from TGGS Committee of The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering.

“Permanent Lecturer” means a permanent and full-time lecturer at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering.

“Program Lecturer” means a permanent and full-time lecturer with the qualifications according or related to the field of study offered in the program at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering.  The program lecturer is responsible for teaching and researching in the aforementioned disciplines and able to serve as program lecturers for several curriculums at the same time but must be a curriculum in which that program lecturer has direct qualifications or related to the field of study of that curriculum.

“Responsible Curriculum Lecturer” means a program lecturer with the obligation of curriculum management and development and teaching from planning, quality control, monitoring and evaluating the results, and curriculum development. Responsible curriculum lecturer must remain at the program during the duration of the study and is not permitted to be a responsible curriculum lecturer for more than one curriculum at the same, except it is the multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary curriculum that he/she can be a responsible curriculum lecturer for one more curriculum. Responsible curriculum lecturers for one curriculum can be the same at most two responsible curriculum lecturers.

“TGGS Committee” means a committee appointed to manage The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering.

“Expert” means an individual outside The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering, but still in the university as Internal Expert or outside the university as External Expert, who has a high professional standing and has been approved as qualified to give a lecture or be an examiner according to The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering’s rules/regulations.

“Curriculum Management Committee” means a committee consists of curriculum chairman, responsible curriculum lecturers and program coordinator who are responsible for the management and development of curriculum in the graduate levels at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering.

“Examination Committee” means a committee appointed by Dean with the approval from TGGS Committee of The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering to administer the examination and other duties related to the examination as specified in this regulation.

“Student” means a student in the doctoral degree program at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering.

“Doctoral Dissertation” means a written document reporting an independent study or a research project aiming to develop and construct the body of knowledge in a field of study, which is supervised by the dissertation advisor and is a part of the degree requirements.

The educational system of the doctoral degree program of the TGGS is an international program using English language as a medium of instruction.

The program is a two-semester system. The academic calendar consists of two regular semesters. Each regular semester is not less than 16 weeks, but not more than 18 weeks.

(1)  The study load has a maximum of 16 semesters for an applicant with a Bachelor’s degree and a maximum of 12 semesters for an applicant with Master’s degree.

(2) The duration of study is counted from the semester in which a student once registers in the program.

The program structure focuses on research Type1 in order to develop new knowledge for academic and professional individual. The program may require additional coursework or participate in other academic activities without counting more credits to achieve all requirements as specified in the curriculum as follows:

(1) Type 1.1: An applicant with a Master’s degree must complete a dissertation for a minimum of 54 credits.

(2) Type 1.2:  An applicant with a Bachelor’s degree must complete a dissertation for a minimum of 72 credits and take 2 courses for 6 credits in the first academic year as specified in the curriculum.

However, the dissertation as stated in (1) and (2) must have the same standard and quality.

(1) An applicant must hold a Master’s degree or an equivalent

1. An applicant must be in the research study program (Study Plan A) and obtained a minimum GPA of 3.50 from a full score of 4.00 or equivalent or
2. An applicant must be in the study program that focuses on the study of coursework without the thesis, however, must has the independent research for at least 3 credits and no more than 6 credits (Study Plan B) ) and obtained a minimum GPA of 3.50 from a full score of 4.00 or equivalent and have the ability and potential including work experience in the field related to the study and may apply under the consent of the TGGS Committee.

An individual lacking a minimum GPA of 3.50 must have the work experience in related field and may apply under the consent of the TGGS Committee.

a. An applicant must obtain a minimum GPA of 3.00 from a full score of 4.00 or equivalent.

An individual lacking a minimum GPA of 3.00 but more than 2.50 must have the industrial internship, the work experience or the research in related field and may apply under the consent of the Curriculum Management Committee.  In addition, an individual must enroll for a master’s degree course offered by TGGS without counting more credits more credits to achieve all requirements as specified in the curriculum. The advisor will define the course and number of courses for that individual.

b. An applicant must have English language proficiency according to the rules of the TGGS.

c. An applicant must have other qualifications as stated in the curriculum or announced by the TGGS.

(1) An applicant must pass entrance examinations as announced by the TGGS, or

(2) In exceptional circumstances, an applicant is selected with the consent of the TGGS Committee.

(1) An applicant who accepted to study must enroll for credits in order to hold a student status.

(2) An applicant who accepted to study must enroll according to the procedure announced by the TGGS.

(3) An applicant who accepted to study is not permitted to enroll in more than one program at the same time.

However, a student can submit the request to be enrolled in the Master’s degree study program in accordance with the regulations described in Section 7.

Study plan means plan and activities that a student must complete in each semester as assigned by the program.

(1) Registration must follow the academic calendar. A student who has not completed the registration process within 15 days after the beginning of the semester will no longer be considered as a student.

(2) A student is allowed to register for a minimum of 9 credits and a maximum of 15 credits in each semester.

(3) Maintaining Student Status

1. A student with a Bachelor’s degree who has registered and completed his/her coursework and dissertation requirements but cannot fulfil other graduation requirements by the eighth (8th) excluding the leave of absence must pay maintain student status fee and other fees as specified in the university announcement in each semester starting in the ninth (9th) semester onwards until graduation. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in termination of student status.
2. A student with a Master’s degree who has registered and completed his/her coursework and dissertation requirements but cannot fulfil other graduation requirements by the sixth (6th) excluding the leave of absence must pay maintain student status fee and other fees as specified in the university announcement in each semester starting in the seventh (7th) semester onwards until graduation. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in termination of student status.

To retain a student status, a student must complete the registration process within 15 days after the semester begins. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in termination of student status.

A leave of absence is a temporary interruption of one’s studies for a period of one or more semesters. A student wishing to make a leave of absence needs to maintain the student status and must be qualified according to the following criteria:

(1) A student may personally request for absence from the advisor and the Curriculum Chairman and receive the approval from the Dean within the period specified in the university announcement. It can be requested under the following conditions:

1. A leave of absence for military service for the duration of military service obligation.
2. A leave of absence due to study or conduct the research abroad with exchange scholarship or other scholarship which can be beneficial to the program and with the support from the university.
3. Illness with absence for more than 20 percent of class attendance; a medical certificate is required.
4. Other personal reasons can be considered if a student has studied for at least two semesters.

(2) Leave in Item (1)a. is granted according to the conditions and the requirements of the military. Leave in Item (1)b. is granted according to the conditions and the requirements of the scholarship funding agencies. Leaves in Items (1)c. and (1)d. are granted for no longer than two consecutive semesters. If necessary, only one more semester of leave is granted.

(3) When the leave of absence is granted, the duration of absence is counted as part of the study duration except absence in Item (1)a.

(4) During the period of approved leave of absence, a student must retain student status by paying the fees according to the university’s regulations within 15 days after the semester begins. The student must retain status when the leave is granted. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in termination of student status, except the absence in Item (1)a.

(5) A student who received the approved leave of absence can resume studies by submitting the request to the Curriculum Chairman and with approval by the Dean at least one week prior the registration period begins.

(6) Special circumstances other than (1)-(5) shall be subjected to the consideration of the President.

A student status is terminated according to the following reasons:

(1) Death

(2) Approved resignation from the program

(3) Disqualifications for admission mentioned in Item 11

(4) As approved by the Dean, a student status can be terminated under any of the following reasons:

1. A student does not complete the program within the maximum period mentioned in Item 9.
2. A student does not register or does not pay the tuition fees within the deadlines.
3. A student does not follow the conditions specified for leave of absence.
4. A student fails the second qualifying examination will result in termination of student status as mentioned in Item 27(1)e or does not take the qualifying examination within the first 3 semesters as mentioned in Item 27(1)f. However, a student in Graduate Continuing Curriculum who receive the approval from Curriculum Management Committee to be enrolled in the Master’s degree program with Study Plan A Type A1 or Type A2.
5. A student does not follow the rules and guidelines mentioned in Section 6 Measurement and Evaluation.

(1) A student who is terminated from reasons stated in Item 18(4)b can resume a student status within 15 days after being terminated.

(2) Reinstatement of student status must be approved by the Dean with the consent of the Curriculum Chairman.

(3) A student must pay the reinstatement fee, the maintenance fee, and the tuition fees according to the university’s regulations in order to resume studies.

(4) Once reinstatement of student status is approved, a student officially regains status and resumes studies. However, the duration of study must be according to Item 9.

A student requesting a resignation from the program must submit the request to the Dean through the Program Coordinator or the main advisor and the Curriculum Chairman.

The resignation becomes effective with the Dean’s approval.

(1) A student may request to change the study program or the minor within the period for add, change section, and withdraw of course stated in the university academic calendar with the consent of Curriculum Management Committee and the approval from the Dean.

(2) A student must pay the fee to change the study program or the minor according to the university announcement.

(1) A program lecturer must hold a minimum of doctoral degree or equivalent and must have papers (publications) that are not part of the education to earn a degree.  The papers must be published in the recognized database announced by the Commission of Higher Education for Appointment of Academic Title.  The program lecturer must have at least 3 papers in the past 5 years and with that at least one research paper.

(2) At least 3 program lecturers appointed to be responsible curriculum lecturers and they must hold a minimum of doctoral degree or equivalent and must have papers (publications) that are not part of the education to earn a degree.  The papers must be published in the recognized database announced by the Commission of Higher Education for Appointment of Academic Title.  The responsible curriculum lecturer must have at least 3 papers in the past 5 years and with that at least one research paper.

In the case that the program does not have at least 3 responsible curriculum lecturers or the program has less than 10 students, the program can request for a special consideration and approval for the current number of responsible curriculum lecturers and their qualifications to the university council and the Commission of Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation.

(3) A dissertation advisor is classified into 2 categories as follows:

1. A dissertation main advisor must be a program lecturer who holds a doctoral degree or equivalent and must have papers (publications) that are not part of the education to earn a degree. The papers must be published in the recognized database announced by the Commission of Higher Education for Appointment of Academic Title. The thesis main advisor must have at least 3 papers in the past 5 years and with that at least one research paper.
2. A dissertation co-advisor (if any) must have the qualifications as follows:

A dissertation co-advisor must be a permanent lecturer with the same qualifications as the dissertation main advisor.

For an external expert as the dissertation co-advisor he/she must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent and must have papers (publications) published in journals which are in the internationally recognized database.  The external expert must have at least 5 papers related to the dissertation topic.

In the case that an external expert does not have number of papers according to the requirement, he/she must specialize in the field of research and have experience in conducting research with recognition.  The program can request for a special consideration and approval to the university council and then inform the Commission of Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation.

(4) A dissertation examination committee consists of a program lecturer and an external expert for at least 5 members. However, the chairman must be an external expert. A dissertation examination committee must have the following qualifications:

1. A program lecturer as the examination committee member must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent and must have papers (publications) that are not part of the education to earn a degree. The papers must be published in the recognized database announced by the Commission of Higher Education for Appointment of Academic Title. The program lecturer must have at least 3 papers in the past 5 years and with that at least one research paper.
2. For an external expert as the examination committee member, he/she must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent and must have papers (publications) published in journals which are in the internationally recognized database. An external expert must have at least 5 papers related to the dissertation topic.

In the case that an external expert does not have number of papers according to the requirement, he/she must specialize in the field of research and have experience in conducting research with recognition.  The program can request for a special consideration and approval to the university council and then inform the Commission of Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation.

Workload of Dissertation Advisor

(1) One program lecturer can advise and supervise the thesis/dissertation of master and doctoral students according to the following regulations:

A program lecturer with a doctoral degree or equivalent and have publications according to the regulation allows to be a thesis/dissertation advisor up to 5 master and doctoral students each semester.

A program lecturer with a doctoral degree or equivalent and the academic title of assistant professor or higher and have publications according to the regulation allows to be a thesis/dissertation advisor up to 10 master and doctoral students each semester.

In the case that a program lecturer with a doctoral degree or equivalent and the academic title of professor is needed to supervise more than 10 master and doctoral students, the program lecturer can request for a special consideration and approval to the university council to be a thesis/dissertation advisor up to 15 master and doctoral students each semester.  For more than 15 master and doctoral students each semester, the program lecturer must request for a special consideration and approval to the university council and the consent from the Commission of Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation.

A dissertation advisor and a dissertation examination committee member will be appointed by the Dean with the consent of the TGGS committee.

The process of dissertation preparation and examination are as follows:

(1) Appointment of Dissertation Advisory Committee

(2) Dissertation Evaluation

a. Doctoral Qualifying Examination

b. Dissertation Proposal Examination

c. Dissertation Progress Examination

d. Dissertation Defense Examination

e. Evaluations other than (2)a.–(2)d. shall be subjected to the consideration of the main advisor.

Appointment and Change of Dissertation Main Advisor

A student must have at least one main advisor at the beginning of enrollment.  The co-advisor is optional.

The student can submit a request form to change a dissertation main advisor with the consent of both the current and proposed advisors. The student has to ensure that the new advisor will undertake their work before getting approval. The student requesting the change of a dissertation main advisor must submit the request to the Dean through the Curriculum Chairman and must be approved by the TGGS committee.

Dissertation Examinations

(1) Doctoral Qualifying Examination

The qualifying examination is best viewed as an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge and in- depth understanding of research they have. The purpose of the qualifying examination is to ensure that the student has sufficient background knowledge needed for their dissertation topic.

a. Submission of Request Form for Doctoral Qualifying Examination

Prior to the qualifying examination, the student must submit the request form to the TGGS within the first 3 semesters. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in termination of student status.

b. Appointment of Doctoral Qualifying Examination Committee

The Doctoral Qualifying Examination Committee normally comprises of the following members:

1. Chairman who has the qualification as stated in Item 22 (4) and should not be the main advisor or a co-advisor.
2. Other members who have the qualification as stated in Item 22 (1). At least one member is the main advisor.

The outcome of the qualifying examination is decided by the number of votes from the members of the qualifying examination committee. If the dissertation main advisor and co-advisor participate in the committee, their vote must be consolidated as one.

The dissertation main advisor will nominate the committee members at least 3 members but no more than 5 members to the Dean for further official appointment.

1. A student must submit the request form for Doctoral Qualifying Examination to the TGGS through the main advisor and the curriculum chairman.
2. After the examination, the advisor will report the result to the TGGS through the Curriculum Chairman and announce the result within one week from the examination date. The student will hold the doctoral candidate status.

The process and procedure of the Doctoral Qualifying Examination will comply with TGGS rules and announcements.

d. Failure of First Qualifying Examination

The student who fails the first qualifying examination must submit a request form for retaking of the qualifying examination within one month after the announcement of examination result. The student must take the second qualifying examination within 3 months after the approval.

e. Termination of Student Status due to Failure of Qualifying Examination

The student who fails the first qualifying examination and do not submit the request form for retaking the qualifying examination within the duration specified in Item 27(1)d., and the student who fails the second qualifying examination will fail the qualifying examination and his/her student status is terminated.

(2) Dissertation Proposal Examination:

a. A student who passes the qualifying examination could submit the request form for the Dissertation Proposal Examination to the TGGS through the main advisor and the Curriculum Chairman. The submission process conforms to the announcement of TGGS.

b. A student who wishes to change the topic after the initial one has been approved must submit a request for Dissertation Proposal Examination and the dissertation starting time would be counted from the new date of approval for the dissertation title as well as the time to submit the request form for the Dissertation Progress Examination.

c. Appointment of Dissertation Proposal Examination Committee

The dissertation main advisor will nominate the committee members to the Dean for further official appointment. The Dissertation Proposal Examination Committee comprises of a main advisor who has the qualification as stated in Item 22 (3) a.  Up to 2 names with the qualification as stated in Item 22(1) may be nominated as committee member(s).

d. Dissertation Proposal Examination Procedure

1. A student must submit the request form for Dissertation Proposal Examination to the TGGS through the main advisor and Curriculum Chairman.
2. After the examination, the advisor will report the result to the TGGS through the Curriculum Chairman and announce the result within one week from the examination date.

The student who fails the first proposal examination must submit a request form for retaking of the Dissertation Proposal Examination within the duration specified by the Dissertation Proposal Examination Committee. 

The process and procedure of the Dissertation Proposal Examination will comply with TGGS rules and announcements.

(3) Dissertation Progress Examination:

The purpose of this examination is to evaluate students’ dissertation progress including their understanding of the content. It assesses the organizational and conceptual skills of the students necessary for their defense.

A student could submit a request for the Dissertation Progress Examination of the approval date for the dissertation title (Dissertation Proposal Examination).

a. Submission of Request Form for Dissertation Progress Examination

Prior to the progress examination, a student must submit the request form for Dissertation Progress Examination form to the TGGS through his/her main advisor.

b. Appointment of Dissertation Progress Examination Committee

The Dissertation Progress Examination Committee normally comprises of the following members:

1. Chairman who has the qualification as stated in Item 22 (4) and should not be the main advisor or a co-advisor.
2. Other members who have the qualification as stated in Item 22 (1). At least one member is the main advisor.

The outcome of the progress examination is decided by the number of votes from the members of the progress examination committee. If the dissertation main advisor and co-advisor participate in the committee, their vote must be consolidated as one.

The dissertation main advisor will nominate the committee members at least 3 members but no more than 5 members to the Dean for further official appointment.

c. Dissertation Progress Examination Procedure

1. A student must submit the request form for the Dissertation Progress Examination to the TGGS through the main advisor.
2. After the examination, the advisor will report the result to the TGGS through the Curriculum Chairman and announce the result within one week from the examination date.

The student who fails the first progress examination must submit a request form for retaking of the Dissertation Progress Examination within the duration specified by the Dissertation Progress Examination Committee. 

A student who fails the second progress examination will receive the grade “U” as the evaluation result for all registered credits of dissertation. The student must register the dissertation with a new topic and start the entire dissertation process. The duration of the study must be in accordance with the student’s status conditions.

A student who passes the progress examination could submit a request form for the Dissertation Defense Examination after 1 month of the approval date for the result of Dissertation Progress Examination.

The process and procedure of the Dissertation Progress Examination will comply with TGGS rules and announcements.

(4) Dissertation Defense Examination:

The dissertation defense examination is an opportunity for students to demonstrate the knowledge of their research area and overall process undertaken. The committee will evaluate the student’s performance and overall understanding of their academic knowledge to graduate.

a. Submission of Request Form for Dissertation Defense Examination

After one month of acknowledgement of the progress examination result, a student can submit the request form for the Dissertation Defense Examination to the TGGS through the main advisor and the Curriculum Chairman.

b. Appointment of Dissertation Defense Examination Committee

The Dissertation Defense Examination Committee normally comprises of the following members:

1. Chairman who has the qualification as stated in Item 22 (4) and should not be the main advisor or a co-advisor.
2. Other members who have the qualification as stated in Item 22 (1). At least one member is the main advisor.

The outcome of the defense examination is decided by the number of votes from the members of the defense examination committee. If the dissertation main advisor and co-advisor participate in the committee, their vote must be consolidated as one.

The dissertation main advisor will nominate the committee members at least 5 members but no more than 7 members to the Dean for further official appointment.

c. Dissertation Defense Examination Procedure

1. A student must submit the request form for the Dissertation Defense Examination to the TGGS through the main advisor and the Curriculum Chairman.
2. After the examination, the advisor will report the result to the TGGS through the Curriculum Chairman and announce the result within one week from the examination date.

d. Failure of First Dissertation Defense Examination

The student who fails the first defense examination must submit a request form for retaking of the Dissertation Defense Examination within the duration specified by the Dissertation Defense Examination Committee. 

The process and procedure of the Dissertation Defense Examination will comply with TGGS rules and announcements.

Dissertation Format

1. The dissertation must be written in English.
2. The manuscript format will be according to the TGGS Announcement.

Measurement

Measurement of the study is considered from progress and success of research work assign in each semester together with outcomes of the qualifying, progress and defense examinations.

Evaluation

Grading system used for educational evaluation based on defined accomplishment is presented as follows:

Evaluation of Doctoral Qualifying Examination, Dissertation Progress Examination and Dissertation Defense Examination

“Pass” refers that the student has outstanding knowledge to conduct the research in their academic area together with the ability to analyze and apply their knowledge in a wider context. The student is allowed to take the proposal, progress, and defense examinations. The student is expected to answer questions in the manner indicates his/her comprehensive knowledge in the field of research.

“Fail” refers that the student does not have sufficient knowledge and competence in research work.  His/her abilities do not meet minimum requirements. Therefore, the student is not allowed to submit a request for the proposal, progress, and defense examinations. It means that the student does not have sufficient understanding of the research he/she has studied so the student has to prepare more to retake the exam and make an effective presentation.

In the case that the incidents have been found or have reasonable doubts to believe that the student has been plagiarized on other dissertations or publications or have someone write the dissertation or publications, the dean will form the investigation committee and the outcomes of this investigation will be report to TGGS Committee for consideration. If the student is found guilty, the student will get one of following penalties:

(1)  If the student is not completed with the study, the committee will consider not to approve or to withdraw the dissertation and the student will get one of following penalties:

a. The student will be ordered to take a leave of absence for a maximum of one academic year.

b. The student status will be terminated.

(2)  If the degree is already granted, the TGGS Committee will report to the university council for degree revocation.

With the approval from Curriculum Management Committee, a student can be enrolled in the Master’s degree program in any of the following cases: 

(1) Submit the request to be enrolled in the Master’s degree program

(2) Fail the qualifying examination within the specified period and submit the request to be enrolled in the Master’s degree program

(3) Obtain the evaluation of dissertation examinations with a grade of U twice and submit the request to be enrolled in the Master’s degree program

A student who enrolls in the Doctor’s degree program but the student status is terminated due to the failure of Dissertation Proposal, Progress or Defense Examinations may apply for the Master’s degree program. The student must submit the application form within the next semester.

The duration of study is reset and starts counting from that semester.

A student who is eligible to graduate must complete the following requirements.

(1) Pass the Dissertation Defense Examination

(2) Submit the complete dissertation including the manuscript and abstract in an electronic version and abstract to the TGGS within the period specified by the KMUTNB Academic Calendar and the Dean has approved.

(3) Publish (or acceptance to be publish) the entire or part(s) of the dissertation in an international academic journal or other accepted academic publications in the database announced by the Commission of Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation or Civil Service Commission in Higher Education Institutions (OCSC). The publication must be written in English and according to the TGGS Regulation and Announcement. The student is required to submit at least two publications.

(4) Pass English Proficiency Examination with score according to the TGGS Regulation and Announcement

The degree will be approved by the university council. To be eligible for a degree, a student must fulfill the following qualifications:

(1) The student must meet requirements as stated in Item 39. 

(2) The student must follow the TGGS regulations and procedure.

(3) The student must be cleared of any outstanding academic debts in relation to his/her studies to the university.

(4) The student must be free from any disciplinary actions imposed upon his/her out of disciplinary punishment, except in the case of petty offences according to the university disciplinary regulation.

(5) The student must have appropriate behave.