Advising
Frequently asked questions about advising and co-advising
Can I change my advisor?
Yes. To change advisors, you need to:
- Submit a justification
- Obtain consent from your current advisor
- Obtain consent from your new advisor
- Wait for the CCP’s decision
Important: Your course deadline continues counting from the original enrollment — there is no extra time.
Before making this decision, try to talk openly about the difficulties with your advisor.
Can I have a co-advisor?
Yes. You can have a co-advisor to complement the guidance of your project.
The co-advisor must:
- Work in an area complementary to the advisor
- Have qualified scientific production
Regulation 2026
Deadlines for requesting a co-advisor:
| Course | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 12 months |
| Doctorate | 24 months |
| Direct Doctorate | 24 months |
After this deadline, co-advising is only authorized in exceptional cases with justification approved by the CCP.
Regulation 2020
Deadlines for requesting a co-advisor:
| Course | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 28 months |
| Doctorate | 44 months |
| Direct Doctorate | 54 months |