If you have too busy to attend classes in universities then distance learning can provide you a great opportunity to continue your graduation or Masters degree. Many universities in Pakistan provide distance learning online which you can avail.
Some universities such as Virtual University were established solely to provide online education while others such as UET provide both in campus and online education.
Virtual University:
Virtual University was established in 2002 to provide World Class Education at Your Doorstep at affordable cost. Students can enroll through their official website or dozens of offices across Pakistan. Currently it provides education for the following courses:
- Masters (2-Year) Programs in M.Sc, Economics, Applied Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Mass Communication
- M.A. in English Language Teaching (ELT) New Program
- BS (4–year) in Economics, Mass Communication, Psychology, Sociology, English (Applied Linguistics)
- Associate Degree (2-Year) Programs in Arts, Mass Communication, Psychology
- Post Graduate Diploma (1-Year) Programs in Applied Psychology, Television Production
- Faculty of CS and IT
- Ph.D Program in Computer Science
- MS Program in Computer Science
- Masters (2-Year) in Computer Science (MCS), Information Technology (MIT), Computer Science (MCS), Information Technology (MIT)
- Bachelor of Science (4–year) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering
- Associate Degree (2-Year) Programs in Computer Networking, Database Management System, Web Design and Development, Computer Science
- Post Graduate Diploma (1-Year) Programs in Computer Science, Information Technology
- M.Phil. (2–year) Program in Education (Educational Leadership & Management)
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) (1-Year) Program
- Masters (2-Year) Programs in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Banking & Finance, MBA Executive, Business Economics, Business Studies, M.Com, Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Public Administration (MPA)
- Islamic Banking
- Sales and Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Administration
- Biotechnology
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Zoology
Allama Iqbal Open University:
Allama Iqbal University is one of the largest university in the world in terms of annual enrollment with a higher proportion of female students. It established 44 campuses across Pakistan with main campus in Islamabad.
It was established in 1974 as a public university to provide affordable education at minimum cost. Following departments are established in the university:
Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies:
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Hadith and Seerah
- Islamic Law (Fiqh)
- Islamic Thought, History and Culture
- Qur’an and Tafseer
Faculty of Education:
- Adult and Continuing Education
- Distance and Non-Formal Education
- Educational Planning and Management
- Science Education
- Special Education
- Teacher Education (Elementary & Secondary)
Faculty of Sciences:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Engineering and Technology
- Environmental Sciences
- Home and Health Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities:
- Business Administration
- Commerce
- Economics
- English Language and Applied Linguistics
- History
- Iqbal Studies
- Library and information sciences
- Mass Communication
- Pakistan Studies
- Pakistani languages
- Sociology, Social Work and Population Studies
- Gender and Women’s Studies
Many other universities also offer some courses, degrees and certifications through their distance learning program. These universities include:
- International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI)
- UET
- University of Peshawar
- Preston University
- Sarhad University Distance Learning
- Government College University Faisalabad
- Sukkur IBA University
- Gomal University
Through these university you can pursue your BBA, MBA or LLB Degree from the comfort of your home at very affordable charges which seems almost free. The fee structure of these universities, exam schedule, subjects or syllabus and other details are available on their official website.
After passing exams and successfully completing your course or graduation you will also receive certificate or degree which will be recognized not only in Pakistan but also internationally.
