I think, any Muslim man or woman willing to go for higher education should contact a reliable Mufti . Because, many colleges and universities do not teach in an Islamically approved manner. Many of these educational insititutes are co-educational and no pardah are maintained. However, under some special conditions , boys are allowed to attend those co-educational universities. But, for a female student , the conditions are very very strict. So, every student should contact a good Mufti and know the conditions . Otherwise, a door of big fitnah will open. This website below is a reliable one . Some relevant questions and ansers you find in the links below. ------------------ Are women allowed education upto degree level? http://www.islam.tc/cgi-bin/askimam/...=1345&act=view Is it permitted for a young (Muslim) female to go to university in a non-Islamic country, to become a doctor .... http://www.islam.tc/cgi-bin/askimam/...=8957&act=view -------------------