The Virtual University of Pakistan (VU) ( ur, ) is a
public university
A public university or public college is a university or college that is in owned by the state or receives significant public funds through a national or subnational government, as opposed to a private university. Whether a national universit ...
with its headquarters in M.A Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off
Raiwind
Raiwind ( Punjabi & ur, ) is a town (now promoted to Tehsil Head Quarter) located within union council 149 (Dholanwal) in Allama Iqbal Town of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The town serves as the headquarters of Tablighi Jamaat and hosts the annua ...
Road
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
It mainly focuses on providing distant learning programs through utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools.
Overview
Virtual University was established in 2002 by the
Government of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan ( ur, , translit=hakúmat-e pákistán) abbreviated as GoP, is a federal government established by the Constitution of Pakistan as a constituted governing authority of the Administrative units of Pakistan, four provin ...
to promote
distance education
Distance education, also known as distance learning, is the education of students who may not always be physically present at a school, or where the learner and the teacher are separated in both time and distance. Traditionally, this usually in ...
.
It is recognized by the
Higher Education Commission (Pakistan).
The Virtual University of Pakistan also holds a Federal Charter. The university offers
undergraduate
Undergraduate education is education conducted after secondary education and before postgraduate education. It typically includes all postsecondary programs up to the level of a bachelor's degree. For example, in the United States, an entry-lev ...
and
post-graduate
Postgraduate or graduate education refers to academic or professional degrees, certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications pursued by post-secondary students who have earned an undergraduate ( bachelor's) degree.
The organization and stru ...
courses in
business administration
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,
economics
Economics () is the social science that studies the Production (economics), production, distribution (economics), distribution, and Consumption (economics), consumption of goods and services.
Economics focuses on the behaviour and intera ...
,
computer science
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and
information technology
Information technology (IT) is the use of computers to create, process, store, retrieve, and exchange all kinds of data . and information. IT forms part of information and communications technology (ICT). An information technology system (I ...
. Due to its heavy reliance on serving lectures through the
internet
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,
Pakistani students abroad are also enrolled in the university's programs.
Academic degrees
VU offers following degree programs:
Bachelor's programs (four years)
* BS Sociology
* BS Computer science (last 3 semester all subject f grade roll)
* BS Information technology
* BS Software engineering
* BS Business administration
* BS Public administration
* BS Management
* BS Marketing
* Bachelor of Business and Information Technology (BBIT)
* BS Mass communication
* BS Psychology
* BS Commerce
* BS Accounting and finance
* BS Banking and finance
Bachelor's programs (two years)
* BA
* BA (Mass communication)
* BA (Psychology)
* B.Sc. (Computer science)
* B.Com.
* B.Ed. (Elementary)
* BA (Business administration)
* BA (Mathematics, statistics and economics)
* BA (Supply chain management)
Associate Degree Program (ADP two years)
* Computer Networking
* Database Management System
* Web design and Development
* Computer Science
* Accounting and Finance
* Islamic Banking
* Human Resources management
* Operations Management
* Sales and Marketing
* Supply Chain Management
Master's programs (MA/MSc 2.0 years)
* M.Sc. Statistics
* Master of Computer Science (MCS)
* Master of Information Technology (MIT)
* Master of Business Administration (MBA)-Executive
* M.Sc. Applied Psychology
* M.Sc. Economics
* M.Sc. Organizational Psychology
* M.Sc. Mass Communication
* M.Sc. Mathematics
* M.A. English Language Teaching (ELT)
* Master of Commerce (M.Com.)
* Master of Public Administration (MPA)
* Master of Business Economics (MBEcon)
* Master of Accounting
* Master of Finance
* Master of Accounting and Finance
* Master of Banking and Finance
* Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM)
* Master of Operation and Supply Chain Management
Master's programs (MS/MPhil 2 years)
* MS Mathematics
* MSBA/MBA
* MS Bioinformatics
* MS Biotechnology
* MS Genetics
* MS Molecular biology
* M.Phil.Education (Educational Leadership and Management)
* MS Computer Science
* MS Zoology
Doctoral programs
* Ph.D. Computer science
* Ph.D. Biotechnology
Campuses
Virtual University has two types of campuses. The first ones are its own campuses which are called its offices. Its head office is located in
Lahore
Lahore ( ; pnb, ; ur, ) is the second most populous city in Pakistan after Karachi and 26th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 13 million. It is the capital of the province of Punjab where it is the largest city. ...
. Second ones are called private virtual campuses (PVC) and run by the private organizations (more commonly known as affiliated campuses).
Distant teaching method
VU is one of two Pakistani universities which provide
distance education
Distance education, also known as distance learning, is the education of students who may not always be physically present at a school, or where the learner and the teacher are separated in both time and distance. Traditionally, this usually in ...
(the first one is
Allama Iqbal Open University
Allama Iqbal Open University is a public university in Islamabad, Pakistan.
It is named after Allama Iqbal.
The university is the world's second largest institution of higher learning, with an annual enrollment of 1,121,038 students (), the m ...
). The students can get lectures it
Learning Management System (LMS)YouTube channel
and online sessions.
Milestones
* First batch of 500 students starts classes. ''March 26, 2002''
* Federal Charter granted by Government of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan ( ur, , translit=hakúmat-e pákistán) abbreviated as GoP, is a federal government established by the Constitution of Pakistan as a constituted governing authority of the Administrative units of Pakistan, four provin ...
. ''September 1, 2002''
* VU start broadcasts over its own TV channels VTV1 and VTV2. ''June 15, 2004''
* VU selected as coordinating institute of multi-country IDRC funded project. ''March 1, 2005''
* VU puts is lectures on YouTube ''November, 2005''
References
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Distance education institutions based in Pakistan
Educational institutions established in 2002
Universities and colleges in Lahore
Public universities and colleges in Pakistan
2002 establishments in Pakistan