The Council of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research discussed a number of issues at its meeting no. (7) for 2019, on top of which are the Ministry's plans for the application process for postgraduate studies.

The Ministry decided in its meeting, which was held in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education and heads of public universities, to provide (5,375) academic seats for students to complete their postgraduate studies (diploma, masters, and doctorate).

The meeting also discussed many other topics such as the issue of scientific title promotions, setting an appointment to disclose the national arrangement of universities in the region, ministry plans, etc.