As a rule, the Tutor should be picked from the ranks of the lecturers of the Master's programme. During this period, students have the option of remaining in O ati, visiting another European or non-European University, or going back to their home university. Although dissertations are normally written in English or Spanish, the use of other languages may be considered. Subject to previous approval and registration, interested people may also participate in only one or several of the courses offered. Tesinas may be defended either orally or in writing.
Oral defenses are open to the public.
Students who obtain credit for all required courses, but whose dissertation is not accepted, will be awarded an Advanced Studies Diploma. Students who do not obtain the credits necessary for the Advanced Studies Diploma will receive a certificate for those courses that they have successfully passed. Thus the master's programme provides the candidate with highly valuable training, helpful in any future research career. It includes the courses of the Master's Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Scientific Director in cooperation with the Master's Programme Committee.