1. Semester Course Load Limitations

• Minimum Requirement: At least one course per semester.
• Maximum Limit: Up to 15 credits per semester.

2. Courses Not Counted Toward Graduation Credits

• Undergraduate courses.
• Required courses from Group B (Practical Track) taken by Group A (Academic Track) students.

3. Regulations for Cross-Department/Program Course Selection

• Graduate students taking courses from other departments or different programs must obtain consent from the department chair and the course instructor. A maximum of 2 such courses per semester is allowed.
• Master’s students may take Ph.D. level courses within the same department and count the credits toward graduation.
• Courses taken from other departments’ master’s programs, executive master’s programs, or doctoral programs can count up to 12 credits toward graduation.

4. Regulations for Course Overload

• Up to 6 additional credits per semester with prior approval.
• Summer off-campus internships may allow up to 3 extra credits beyond the regular limit.

5. Early Degree Examination

For second-year master’s or doctoral students in their final semester, the system will automatically enroll you in the “Thesis” course. If an early oral defense is needed, please register for the related course manually online.

6. Orientation and Safety Training for First-Year Master’s Students

All first-year master’s students must complete “Health and Safety Training”, which consists of 3+3 hours of instruction per semester. All laboratory safety regulations must be strictly followed.

7. Required Forms [Download Area] → [Administrative Affairs]

• For students admitted in Academic Year 2025 (114), please scan and email the following signed documents to: tedx@oa.tku.edu.tw Subject: “2025 Academic Year Advisor Consent Form – Electronic Copy”
• Form 1: Advisor Consent Form (with advisor’s handwritten signature).
  

  📌 Both the online form and the signed paper copy of the “Advisor Consent Form” must be submitted.

• Form 2: Master’s Program Course Record Overview.

8. Curriculum Planning Chart (=Graduation Credit Requirements)

9. Course Enrollment Guidelines for Undergraduates Taking Graduate Courses

• Undergraduate students are advised to take Seminar (I) with first-year master’s students.
• Submit a printed copy of the “Student Course Enrollment Report” to the department office for cross-program enrollment processing.

10. Required Elective Courses

Core Courses (3 credits each, choose 3 out of 6)

11. Elective Courses

Advanced and Specialized Courses (3 credits each, offered in rotation)

12. Relevant Regulations

• Regulation: Tamkang University Course Enrollment Rules
• University Energy and Environmental Health & Safety Policy
• Regulations for Direct Admission to Doctoral Program at Tamkang University