Deadlines and Credits

DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING MASTER'S AND DOCTORAL DEGREES

 The maximum time limit for depositing the dissertation is thirty months.

The maximum time limit for depositing the thesis is sixty months.

The maximum time limit for depositing the thesis is seventy-two months.  

MINIMUM CREDITS

1) The candidate for the Master’s degree must complete at least ninety-six (96) credit units, according to the following criteria:

  • A minimum of thirty-two (32) units of credits in courses;
  • Sixty-four (64) credit units in the preparation of the dissertation.

2) The Directed Doctoral candidate must complete at least one hundred and ninety-two (192) credit units, according to the following criteria:

  • A minimum of 56 (fifty-six) credit units in courses. One hundred and thirty-six (136) credit units in the preparation of the thesis.

3) The PhD candidate, holding a Master’s degree awarded by or recognized by USP, must complete a minimum of 160 (one hundred and sixty) credit units, according to the following criteria:

  • A minimum of 24 (twenty-four) units of credits in courses;136 (one hundred and thirty-six) units of credit in the preparation of the thesis.
  • One hundred and thirty-six (136) credit units in the preparation of the thesis.