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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"
TypePublic university
E-learning
Coeducational
Higher education institution
Established2002; 22 years ago (2002)
FounderDr Naveed A Malik
AffiliationHEC, MoITT
ChancellorPresident of Pakistan
RectorArshad Saleem Bhatti [1]
Academic staff
350+
Administrative staff
300+
Students25,000 enrolled in 2019
165,000+ currently studying [2]
Location
Head office: M.A Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road Lahore
,
Pakistan
Campus200+ Campuses, operating in more than 125 cities across the country.
LanguageUrdu, English
Colors   Duke Blue, White
Websitewww.vu.edu.pk
VU LMS logo
Champion in E-Learning on AI Based VULMS
vulms.vu.edu.pk

The Virtual University of Pakistan (VU) (Urdu: جامعہ مجازی پاکستان) is a public university with its headquarters in M.A Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.[3] It mainly focuses on providing e-learning programs through utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools.

Overview

Virtual University was established in 2002 by the Government of Pakistan to promote e-learning.[4] It is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)[5] and holds highest category 'W' by HEC. The Virtual University of Pakistan also holds a Federal Charter. It is Pakistan's first university based on completely modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and evolving their mode of education by using artificial intelligence, blockchain, virtual reality, and metaverse technologies. The university offers undergraduate, post-graduate and doctorate courses in various disciplines. Due to its heavy reliance on serving lectures through the internet, Pakistani students abroad are also enrolled in the university's programs.[4]

Academics

Faculties

  1. Department of CS and IT
  1. Department of Education
  1. Department of Management Sciences
  2. Department of Public Administration
  1. Department of Biological Science
  2. Department of Mathematics
  3. Department of Statistics
  1. Department of Economics
  2. Department of English
  3. Department of Mass Communication
  4. Department of Psychology
  5. Department of Sociology

Campuses

Main ICT Building of Virtual University of Pakistan.
Mobile Labs of Virtual University.

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.[6] Second ones are called private virtual campuses (PVC)[7] and run by the private organizations (more commonly known as affiliated campuses).[8] Virtual University has more than 200 campuses in Pakistan with on-site facilities.

Virtual University of Pakistan has developed mobile science laboratories for research of bio-sciences and technology.[9]

E-learning & Interactive Mode of Education

Virtual University provides first of its kind interactive E-learning study model in Pakistan since year-2002. Students can get lectures through its online Learning Management System (VULMS) platform.

VU’s innovative approach to education revolves around its Learning Management System (VULMS), an online platform that provides students with seamless access to a comprehensive suite of educational resources. Through VULMS, students engage with interactive course materials, participate in virtual discussions with peers and instructors, and submit assignments electronically.[10] This dynamic learning environment fosters a collaborative and engaging learning experience that empowers students to take control of their education. Complete student-teacher interaction and support is provided through the VULMS while semester examinations are conducted in a formal, proctored environment at designated examination centers throughout the country.

Learning and evaluation method

The students are conventionally evaluated each semester through physical appearance in their Mid Term Exams and Final Term Exams at designated university campuses, and remaining semester activities like assignments, quizzes, and GDB which are conducted through VULMS.

Board of Governors

The constitution of the Board of Governors as defined in the Virtual University Ordinance 2002 is as follows:

No. Governing Bodies Designations
1. President of Pakistan Chancellor
2. Secretary, MoITT, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad Chairman
4. Rector, Virtual University of Pakistan CEO/Member
5. Secretary, Ministry of Education, Islamabad or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary Member
6. Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad Member
7. Chairperson, Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) or his nominee not below the rank of an officer of BPS 20 Member
8. Chairman, National Telecommunications Corporations or his nominee not below the rank of an officer of BPS 20 Member
9. Registrar, Virtual University of Pakistan Secretary
10. One Retired Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan Member
11. One Serving or Retired Rector or Vice Chancellor of a Public Sector University Member
12. Three Eminent Educationists or Scientists not being Employees of the University Member
13. One Expert from Financial Sector Member
14. One Dean of the University Member


References

  1. ^ President appoints Dr Arshad Saleem Bhatti as Rector Virtual University
  2. ^ 12th Convocation 2023: "12th Convocation of Virtual University 2023", retrieved 2023-01-27
  3. ^ VU. "Address and map location of Virtual University". Google Inc. Google Maps. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  4. ^ a b VU. "About: Introduction". VU. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  5. ^ "HEC recognized Universities". Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
  6. ^ "Virtual University of Pakistan - Contact Info". Vu.edu.pk. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  7. ^ "Virtual University of Pakistan - PVC RULES 2011".
  8. ^ "Virtual Campuses". Vu.edu.pk. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  9. ^ "Mobile Labs". vu.edu.pk. Retrieved 2018-11-16.
  10. ^ "VULMS - Virtual University Learning Management System". 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-01-21.

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