This question addresses whether places of study, such as universities, are considered workplaces in terms of Islamic rulings.
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Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Wahid Khorasani (may Allah protect him):
Those who travel for work or have a specific job that requires them to travel frequently, such as someone whose residence is in one place but their trade, medical practice, teaching, or studies are in another, are considered to be working while traveling. The key factor in determining the obligation of completing prayers is whether the travel itself is considered work or a means to work.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, fifth condition for shortening prayers, p. 262.
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Ishaq Fayyad (may Allah protect him):
In our view, the obligation to complete prayers is not based on the frequency of travel but rather on whether the travel is work or a means to work. In the case of your question, you are required to complete your prayers if you travel for study or related matters; however, if you travel for reasons unrelated to your work, you should shorten your prayers.
Source: Official website.
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Naser Makarem Shirazi (may Allah protect him):
There is no difference in our opinion between traveling for study and traveling for work.
Source: Special inquiry.
May you be successful in all good.