{
  "id": 8854639,
  "title": "University of Seoul, George Washington University launch graduate credit-transfer partnership",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/university-of-seoul-george-washington-university-launch-graduate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T06:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20260921/university-of-seoul-george-washington-university-launch-graduate-credit-transfer-partnership"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Seoul and George Washington University (GWU) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create an academic and credit-transfer partnership aimed at students pursuing graduate business degrees. This agreement was formalized at GWU on September 15, as per the University of Seoul's announcement, as part of their strategy to bolster academic collaboration. The MOU permits University of Seoul students to apply for GWU’s Preferred International Partnership program, designed for international graduate students. Through this partnership, students from the University of Seoul can enroll in graduate-level courses at their institution prior to joining a graduate program at GWU. Upon successfully completing these courses with a grade of B or above, eligible University of Seoul students may earn up to six credits that can be transferred towards their GWU graduate program. Students who join a GWU graduate program via this credit-transfer route can complete their master’s degree at GWU and receive their diploma once all graduation requirements are met.",
  "summary": "The University of Seoul has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with George Washington University (GWU) to establish an academic and credit-transfer partnership for students seeking admission to graduate business programs. The University of Seoul said the MOU was signed by the two institutions at George Washington University on Sept. 15 as part of efforts to strengthen academic…",
  "key_points": [
    "University of Seoul and GWU sign MOU for graduate credit transfer.",
    "Students can apply for GWU’s Preferred International Partnership program.",
    "Successful completion earns up to six credits transferable to GWU."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This partnership allows University of Seoul students to accelerate their graduate studies at George Washington University and receive a diploma from the US institution after meeting all graduation requirements.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "University of Seoul, George Washington University launch graduate credit-transfer partnership",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/university-of-seoul-george-washington-university-launch-graduate-8859660",
        "published": "2026-09-21T06:32:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}