In China, graduate students are mainly divided into full-time and part-time. Full-time graduate students are enrolled through postgraduate and doctoral entrance examinations held by institutions of higher learning and scientific research, with a minimum schooling of 2 or 3 years; Before 20 17, part-time graduate students mainly refer to on-the-job graduate students, who are mainly enrolled through the 10 joint entrance examination to apply for the same academic qualifications, and 1 0 to recruit on-the-job graduate students.
Many schools stipulate that if you complete the required credits in advance and meet certain conditions, you can apply for early graduation. According to the regulations, the study period of in-service postgraduate students can be extended by one year accordingly. The types of graduate students in China are complicated and can be divided from the following angles.
At present, the Ministry of Education has issued a notice, proposing to adjust, optimize and recommend excellent undergraduate graduates to study for graduate students without examination. It is required that starting from 20 14, the number of exemption places will no longer distinguish between academic degrees and professional degrees, and there will be no restrictions on staying in school. The circular calls for effective protection of candidates' independent application, scientific selection of enrollment units, and merit-based admission, and maintaining a fair and competitive enrollment environment.