Virtual University of Pakistan

Virtual University of Pakistan
جامعہ مجازی پاکستان
Other name	VU
Motto	معیاری تعلیم آپ کے دروازے پر
Motto in English	"World Class Education at Your Doorstep"
Type	Public university; Distance education
Established	2002; 20 years ago
Affiliation	HEC, MoITT
Chancellor	President of Pakistan
Rector	Prof. Dr. Arshad Saleem Bhatti
Academic staff	350+
Administrative staff	300+
Students	25,000 Admission in 2019 ; 72,000 Current Studying
Location	Head Office M.A Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road Lahore, Punjab, All State, Pakistan
Campus	Urban 175 Campuses Across Pakistan
Language	Urdu, English
Colors	Duke blue, White;
Nickname	VU
Sporting affiliations	Pakistan Sports Board, PCB, PFF, PHF
Sports	Cricket, Badminton, Hockey
Website	www.vu.edu.pk
	Distance learning on vu lms ; vulms.vu.edu.pk

The Virtual University of Pakistan (VU) (Urdu: جامعہ مجازی پاکستان) is a public university located in the urban area Head Office M.A Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road Lahore Punjab, Pakistan.^[3] University Encourage on modern Information and Communication Technologies.

Overview[]

Virtual University is Pakistan's first university based completely on modern Information and Communication Technologies. Established in 2002 by the Government of Pakistan to promote distance education in modern information and communication technologies as its primary objectives, the university is noted for its online lectures and broadcasting rigorous programs regardless of their students' physical locations.^[4] It is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (Pakistan).^[5] The university offers undergraduate and post-graduate courses in business administration, economics, computer science and information technology. Due to its heavy reliance on serving lectures through the internet, Pakistani students residing overseas in several other countries of the region are also enrolled in the university's programs.^[4]

Academic degrees[]

VU offers following degree programs:^[6]

Bachelor's programs (4 years)[]

BS Sociology
BS Computer Science
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 (2 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 2 years)[]

Computer Networking
Database Management System
Web Design and Development
Computer Science
Accounting and Finance
Islamic Banking
Human Resource Management
Operations Management
Sales and Marketing
Supply Chain Management

Master's programs (MA/MSc 3.5 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
MS Zoology

Doctoral programs[]

Ph.D Computer Science
Ph.D Biotechnology

Campuses[]

Since its foundation in 2002, VU has expanded operations to reach more than one hundred cities throughout the country with more than 190 associated institutions providing infrastructure support to students.

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.^[7] Second ones are called private virtual campuses (PVC)^[8] and run by the private organizations (more commonly known as affiliated campuses).^[9]

VIRTUAL CAMPUSES[]

AZAD KASHMIR: 3
BALOCHISTAN: 4
ISLAMABAD CAPITAL Territory: 3
GILGIT BALTISTAN: 2
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA: 15
PUNJAB: 152
SINDH: 25

Distant teaching method[]

VU is one of two Pakistani universities which provide distance education (the first one is Allama Iqbal Open University). The students can get lectures its Learning Management System (LMS), YouTube channel and online sessions.

First batch of 500 students starts classes. March 26, 2002
Federal Charter granted by Government of Pakistan. 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^[10]
VU puts is lectures on YouTube November, 2005^[11]
Launch of MCS, MIT and MBA programs. March 6, 2006
Launch of two new TV channels VTV3, & VTV4. September 26, 2006
VU becomes an Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) member. November 7, 2006
VU agreement with Ujala TV Dubai to telecast VU programs. November 30, 2006.
VU agreement with the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences to offer joint BS Bio-informatics program. May 25, 2007
Launch of MS program in Computer Science. Fall 2007
Launch of B.A., B.Com., B.Sc. (2-year programs). Fall 2009"
VU launches its in-house developed LMS (Learning Management System) and other MIS(s) by IT Department. Spring 2009
The Virtual University of Pakistan held its first Convocation on Tuesday 18 May 2010 simultaneously at Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Jamshoro, Karachi and Quetta.
The Virtual University of Pakistan holds Highest Category 'W' By HEC.
HEC on May 28, 2013, has clarified the ambiguity created by some newspapers amongst VU students and the general public. HEC has, therefore, reconfirmed the status of the University as an online & distance education institution of the country.

References[]

^ President appoints Dr Arshad Saleem Bhatti as Rector Virtual University
^ Teachers Training Workshop: "Learning the Jolly Ways of Teaching", retrieved 2019-11-15
^ VU. "Address and map location of Virtual University". Google Inc. Google Maps. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
^ ^a ^b VU. "About VU". VU Press release. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2013-11-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ http://www.vu.edu.pk/pages/AllPrograms.aspx
^ http://www.vu.edu.pk/Contact.aspx
^ http://www.vu.edu.pk/pages/PVCRules.aspx
^ http://www.vu.edu.pk/PVCs/Default.aspx
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-03-05. Retrieved 2018-09-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "vu". YouTube.

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[1] President appoints Dr Arshad Saleem Bhatti as Rector Virtual University

[2] Teachers Training Workshop: "Learning the Jolly Ways of Teaching", retrieved 2019-11-15

[Google_Inc._Lahore-3] VU. "Address and map location of Virtual University". Google Inc. Google Maps. Retrieved 16 December 2013.

[VU_Press_release-4] VU. "About VU". VU Press release. Retrieved 16 December 2013.

[hec.gov.pk-5] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2013-11-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[6] ttp://www.vu.edu.pk/pages/AllPrograms.aspx

[7] ttp://www.vu.edu.pk/Contact.aspx

[8] ttp://www.vu.edu.pk/pages/PVCRules.aspx

[9] ttp://www.vu.edu.pk/PVCs/Default.aspx

[10] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-03-05. Retrieved 2018-09-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[11] "vu". YouTube.

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v t Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication
Minister:
Divisions	Ignite (formerly National ICT R&D Fund) National Information Technology Board National Telecommunication Corporation Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Pakistan Software Export Board Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (Ptcl) Special Communications Organization Virtual University of Pakistan DigiSkills Training Program
Category

v t Universities and colleges in Lahore
Public	Government College University Information Technology University King Edward Medical University Kinnaird College Lahore College for Women University National College of Arts Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design University of Education University of Engineering and Technology University of Health Sciences University of the Punjab University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Virtual University of Pakistan
Private	Beaconhouse National University COMSATS University Islamabad Forman Christian College Hajvery University Imperial College of Business Studies Institute of Management Sciences International Fashion Academy Pakistan Islamia College Lahore Garrison University Lahore School of Economics Lahore School of Fashion Design Lahore University of Management Sciences Minhaj University National College of Business Administration and Economics National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences National University of Modern Languages Qarshi University The Superior College University of Central Punjab University of Lahore University of Management and Technology University of South Asia
These universities are recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.