Doha: 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 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. 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. These include not changing the country of study, university, specialization, or degree level without new approval, and completing all coursework and examinations at the institution's main campus.