The Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced on September 30, 2026, that it has taken legal action against an unlicensed educational institution in Minya. The institution, known as the "Tiba Institute for Professional and Technological Studies in Minya," was found to be operating without the necessary licenses. The Ministry's decision to shut down the institution came after an investigation by the Judicial Control Committee, which revealed that the institution was offering educational programs and promoting itself on social media.
The institution was found to be accepting students with a minimum score of 50% in their secondary education certificates. It was also promoting programs in various fields, including surveying and mapping, petroleum drilling and refining, medical services, medical analysis, computer science, and marketing and business administration. The institution claimed that its graduates would receive certificates that are recognized locally and internationally, despite not having the necessary licenses from the Ministry.
The Ministry's decision to shut down the institution was made by Dr. Abdulaziz Qanswa, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dr. Qanswa emphasized that the Ministry will continue to intensify its efforts to monitor and shut down unlicensed educational institutions. He also stressed the importance of protecting students and their families from unlicensed institutions.
The Ministry's Judicial Control Committee conducted an investigation into the institution's activities and found that it was operating in violation of the law. The Committee's report was presented to Dr. Qanswa, who then made the decision to shut down the institution. The Ministry also coordinated with the Governor of Minya to take the necessary measures to implement the decision.
The Ministry's spokesperson, Dr. Adel Abdel Ghafar, stated that the Ministry's media office is monitoring the advertisements and promotional activities of educational institutions around the clock. He also added that the Ministry has prepared a list of recognized educational institutions in Egypt and a blacklist of unlicensed institutions.
Dr. Abdel Ghafar emphasized that the Ministry is working to protect students and their families from unlicensed institutions. He encouraged students and their families to verify the legal status of any educational institution before enrolling. The Ministry's website and social media accounts provide information on recognized institutions.
The Ministry's efforts to crack down on unlicensed educational institutions are ongoing. The Ministry is working to update its list of recognized institutions and blacklist of unlicensed institutions. Students and their families are advised to be cautious when selecting an educational institution and to verify its legal status before enrolling.
Key points
- Egypt's Ministry of Higher Education shuts down unlicensed educational institution in Minya
- Institution was found to be operating without necessary licenses and accepting students with minimum score of 50%
- Ministry to continue monitoring and shutting down unlicensed educational institutions
