Virtual University is the first university in Pakistan that offers online degree programs. It is a public not-for-profit institution, that was created by the government of Pakistan. Its mission is to provide accessible and affordable education all across Pakistan.
Virtual University identifies the top professors from the country, and despite their other institutional affiliations, invites them to create the best lectures and deliver them online.
Such an online platform offered by virtual university has made it easier to access university education for people of far-flung areas in Pakistan. Online education from VU has also aided many other people who could not attend on-site university because of several personal reasons.
CAMPUSES OF VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY ACROSS PAKISTAN
Various campuses of the virtual university are in different cities of Pakistan. These include,
- Islamabad
- Quetta
- Turbat
- Abbottabad
- Peshawar
- Bahwalnagar
- Bahawalpur
- D.G Khan
- Faisalabad
- Gujar Khan
- Gujranwala
- Jalalpur Pirwala
- Jhelum
- Lahore
- Multan
- Muzaffargarh
- Nankanasahib
- Pattoki
- Rahim Yarkhan
- Rawalpindi
- Sahiwal
- Badin
- Ghotki
- Hyderabad
- Karachi
- Sukker
DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY
VU offers BS, B. Ed, and associate degree programs.
Its four-year programs include,
- Accounting & Finance
- B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary
- B.Ed. (Hons.) Early Childhood Care and Education
- Bachelor of Business & Information Technology (BBIT)
- Bioinformatics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Commerce
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Economics
- English (Applied Linguistics)
- Information Technology
- Islamic Studies
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Zoology
Its associate degree programs include,
- Associate Degree in Accounting & Finance
- Associate Degree in Arts
- Associate Degree in Business Administration
- Associate Degree in Business Analytics
- Associate Degree in Commerce
- Associate Degree in Computer Networking
- Associate Degree in Computer Science
- Associate Degree in Data Science
- Associate Degree in Database Management System
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education
- Associate Degree in Education
- Associate Degree in Human Resource Management
- Associate Degree in Islamic Banking
- Associate Degree in Mass Communication
- Associate Degree in Operations Management
- Associate Degree in Psychology
- Associate Degree in Sales and Marketing
- Associate Degree in Science
- Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management
- Associate Degree in Web Design and Development
Other than this, it offers 2 B. Ed programs,
- B. Ed. Elementary (2.5 years)
- B. Ed. Secondary (1.5 year)
IS A VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY DEGREE VALID?
Since VU is an online learning platform, many remain confused about its validity. However, you should know that VU is an HEC-recognized university, which makes its degrees undoubtedly valid.
In fact, these degrees are not only recognized in Pakistan but also have international recognition!
Advantages And Disadvantages of Studying at a Virtual University
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ADVANTAGES |
DISADVANTAGES |
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Learning is far easier and accessible |
Less exposure because of online mode |
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Cheaper in cost |
Uncertainty in employability |
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Saves time |
The pattern of learning through recorded lectures may not suit everyone |
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Convenient for Distant Learning |
Fewer opportunities for networking |
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Good for professionals who can’t attend on-campus classes |
Fewer extracurricular opportunities |
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Easy access to all learning materials and lectures |
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Is Virtual University the Right Choice for You?
While you decide if the virtual university is good for you or not, you must understand how an online degree is going to effect you and your overall learning. Primarily, we suggest that the people who fall under the following category can prefer virtual universities,
- People who live far away from any good universities or big cities
- People who can not afford a rather expensive on-campus degree
- People who are already working, but want to increase their qualifications side by side
- People who cannot travel to universities
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