Is it forbidden to enroll in a university that is unrelated to one's field of work, solely for the purpose of obtaining a university degree, while receiving exam answers in order to pass?
There is no objection to enrolling in a university and studying there to obtain a degree in any field, because the basic principle is permissibility, and whatever has no evidence prohibiting it remains permissible.
However, it is not permissible to apply for a job with a university degree deceitfully, claiming it is in the same specialization while it differs from it, as this is forbidden deception. Likewise, obtaining exam answers is considered forbidden deception according to .
As for working in a position that requires a university rank with a degree that differs from the field of work, there is no religious objection to it, but one must refer to the terms of the contract, regulations, and applicable system.
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