Qatar approves three Egyptian universities for postgraduate study abroad

Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education has added three Egyptian universities to its list of approved institutions for postgraduate study abroad, allowing students to pursue master's and doctoral degrees at their own expense.

The newly approved universities are Cairo University, Ain Shams University, and The American University in Cairo, according to a statement issued by the ministry on Thursday.

The decision forms part of the ministry's regular updates to its list of recognized higher education institutions, which are used to regulate overseas study and ensure academic quality. The approval applies exclusively to postgraduate programs (master's and PhD) and only for full-time, on-campus study.

Officials said the updated lists were prepared in line with internationally recognized academic ranking criteria, while also taking into account the needs of students seeking to continue their higher education outside Qatar.

The ministry stressed that obtaining prior approval remains a mandatory requirement for all students wishing to study abroad, whether self-funded or sponsored by an employer. This approval is also a key condition for the recognition and equivalency of academic qualifications after graduation.