- Source: Virtual University of Pakistan
The Virtual University of Pakistan (VU) (Jamia Majazi Pakistan) is a public university with its headquarters in Sir Syed Memorial Society Building, 19-Ataturk Avenue, G-5/1, Islamabad. 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. It is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) 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.
Academics
= Faculties
=Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
Department of CS and IT
Faculty of Education
Department of Education
Faculty of Management
Department of Management Sciences
Department of Public Administration
Faculty of Science and Technology
Department of Biological Science
Department of Mathematics
Department of Statistics
Faculty of Arts
Department of Economics
Department of English
Department of Mass Communication
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology
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. Second ones are called private virtual campuses (PVC) and run by the private organizations (more commonly known as affiliated campuses). 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.
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:
Research and Innovation
The Virtual University is actively engaged in research and innovation, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies.
International Collaborations
The university collaborates with several international educational institutions to offer a diverse range of courses and research opportunities.
Alumni Network
The alumni network provides a platform for graduates to connect, share opportunities, and collaborate on professional projects.
References
VU Mentor
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