Virtual University Mode of Education
The Virtual University of Pakistan is a public sector university that started in 2002 to provide higher education opportunities to students who cannot attend traditional universities. VU Offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields such as management sciences, computer science, education, mathematics, psychology, and life sciences.
The Virtual University of Pakistan provides education to students through pre-recorded video lectures, reading materials, video seminars, and online viva sessions. The university employs highly qualified teachers who are experts in their respective fields and have recorded their lectures. These recorded lectures are accessible to the public through the VU’s open courseware website as well as on youtube.com/vu.
The Virtual University follows a semester system, allowing students to study at their own pace, place, and convenience. With more than 200 campuses throughout Pakistan. The students have the opportunity to access academic activities from their VULMS. The flexibility to study at home and the widespread virtual campuses align with the university’s goal of providing “World Class Education at Your Doorstep” and eliminate the need for students to relocate to larger cities for higher education.
However, the university suggests a “Time Plan” to guide students and help them manage their study time better during the semester. In addition, students can also purchase DVDs of video lectures from the university’s online bookshop.
The Virtual University of Pakistan employs a formal assessment and evaluation system similar to that used by traditional higher education institutions. The university provides comprehensive student-teacher interaction and support through the VULMS, while formal semester examinations are conducted in supervised environments at designated examination centers across the country.
The Virtual University has more than 120,000 students enrolled in its various degree programs.
The university’s Open-Courseware site has educational resources that are available for free to anyone who wants to learn. The university has been recognized for its innovative use of technology in education and has won several awards for its e-learning initiatives.
The university has more than 100,000 pass-out students who have gone on to successful careers in a wide range of fields, including business, education, media, and technology.
The Virtual University is committed to promoting gender equality and has a high percentage of female students and faculty members.
The university offers several scholarships and financial assistance programs to support students who may not be able to afford the cost of tuition fees.