As for the time allowed, lectureships or research must be completed within one year, with an extension of one more year when necessary; study for a doctorate must be completed within three years, with extension for another two years if necessary; and study for a master's degree must be completed within two years, with no extensions.
期限放寬方面，講學、研究為一年以內，必要時可延長一年；進修博士學位為三年以內，必要時可延長二年；而進修碩士學位為二年以內，不得延長。