The Virtual University of Pakistan was established by the Government as a public sector, not-for-profit institution. Using free-to-air satellite television broadcasts and the Internet, the Virtual University allows students to follow its programs regardless of their physical locations. By identifying the top Professors of the country, regardless of their institutional affiliations, and requesting them to develop and deliver hand-crafted courses, the Virtual University aims at providing the courses to not only its own students but also to students of all other universities in the country.

The Virtual University of Pakistan holds a Federal Charter, making its degrees recognized and accepted all over the country as well as overseas.

The University opened its virtual doors in 2002 and in a short span of time its outreach has reached over sixty cities of the country with more than a hundred associated institutions providing infrastructure support to the students. Pakistani students residing overseas in several other countries of the region are also enrolled in the University's programs.

For more information please contact: 

• Phone : +92 (42) 111 880 880
• Fax : +92 (42) 99202174

Professional Short Certificate Course

The Virtual University has introduced Certificate Course(s) for professionals working in the industry as well as for the public at large. The purpose of these is to retrain professionals in new emerging areas of Science & Technology as well as provide the public with an opportunity to learn basic subjects which may be of general interest. Certificate Courses are offered in five disciplines: Computer Science, General Science, Humanities, Management and Mathematics.

Specialization Certificate:

This program has been designed for graduates having 16 year of education in any discipline and intends to sharpen skills and enhance educational, academic and professional qualifications while minimizing the costs of their studies. This will also broaden a student’s knowledge and increase career opportunities available in rapidly changing and competitive business environment. Following are the areas of Specialization Certificate:

• Banking
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Management
• Management Information System, and
• Marketing