The Ministry of Higher Education allows students who have been absent from universities since 2011 to return.

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Marwan Al-Halabi, issued an important decision targeting university students who have been absent from studies due to the revolution since 2011, many of whom have faced a long interruption in their education. The new decision allows these students to apply for second semester exams and supplementary exams (for those who meet the conditions) for the academic year 2024-2025, in the college they were previously enrolled in. The decision, circulated to universities, requires students interested in returning to submit a written commitment detailing their current academic status, the subjects they wish to take exams in, and compliance with the original college's registration conditions. The decision stipulates that a conditional application must be submitted, meaning students return to studies based on their commitment until their academic status is officially reviewed. Furthermore, the decision prohibits issuing any document or certificate indicating their academic status or the period of absence before the official approval justifying the absence period and confirming their return to the university. This decision is part of the Ministry of Higher Education's efforts to facilitate the return of students affected by previous events to their educational path, reducing the negative impact of the long absence period on their academic and professional future. Students and education professionals hope this decision will bring many back to universities, enhancing the education sector and revitalizing academic institutions after years of stagnation.