By Allama Iqbal Open University is reportedly an international university. Further, having students from all around the globe. Here, citizens of Pakistan living across the globe are enrolled as students. Also, taking classes online on the AIOU Online Learning Portal. Moreover, the university is not only offering online and distance learning. But it also has more than 47 campuses across Pakistan. Here, AIOU is known as the largest university. Especially for distance learning students in Asia.
According to AIOU, there are more than 1,027,000 students currently enrolled. Also, 4,487,044 are alumni who completed their degrees from AIOU, Islamabad, Pakistan. The university is further making education easy. So, they can access all those students. Especially for those who are living in remote areas of Pakistan.
Allama Iqbal Open University – Overview
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is reportedly the world’s fourth largest public university. Here, every year, more than 1,120,000 students study full-time. Also, more than 3,300,000 students study distance courses. Moreover, the university has 44 regional centers and a campus in Pakistan. Here, the main building is located in Islamabad.
Here, open universities, like AIOU, are used in several countries to educate people. Especially those who are unable to leave their jobs. Also, household chores for full-time study. Education takes place through correspondence courses, lectures, seminars, and practices.
- Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
- Year of foundation: 1974
- Language of instruction: Urdu and English
- Number of students: More than 1 120 000
- Type of education: Mixed
Features
- More than 2000 courses
- Online education is mostly offered for free. Or at the lowest price
- 9 regional campuses, 33 regional centers, and 41 approved centers (for face-to-face programs). Also, 138 regional coordination offices with part- time employment
- The largest publishing house in Pakistan more than 1.8 million books annually
- First university in Pakistan to create a database of students
- More than 70% of students are employed
- Enrollment of women more than 50%
- Distribution of students between city and village – 58% and 42%, respectively
- No age limit for enrollment
- A student can continue their studies at their own pace. Especially from semester to semester.
Regions Where Allama Iqbal Open University Serve
- Punjab
- KPK
- Sindh
- Balochistan
- Gilgit Baltistan/AJK
- Federal Area
All Major Faculties in Allama Iqbal Open University
- Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
- Centre for Languages and Translation Studies (CeLTS)
All Programs Offered By Allama Iqbal Open University
- Ph.D. Programs
- MPhil / MS Programs
- Master Program
- Bachelor Program
- B.Ed Program
- Higher Secondary Education Program
- Post Graduate Program
- STEP/Certificate Programs
- Secondary Education School Programs
As we mentioned earlier AIOU reportedly offers an extensive list of programs. Especially starting from Metric to Ph.D. level. Furthermore, this helps students who want to continue their studies with their jobs. Here, students who are doing jobs in the morning. They can reportedly enroll in any desired degree on the weekend. Also, they can join as distance learners. Hence, they can easily complete their degrees with their jobs.
Allama Iqbal Open University – Faculty of Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
- Biology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Technology
- Science
- Engineering and Technology
- Environmental Sciences
- Home and Health Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics
- Telecommunication
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities At Allama Iqbal Open University
- Business Administration
- Management Sciences
- Commerce
- Economics
- English Language and Applied Linguistics
- History
- Gender and Women’s Studies
- Iqbal Studies
- Library and information sciences
- Mass Communication
- Pakistan Studies
- Pakistani Languages
- Sociology, Social Work, and Population studies
Allama Iqbal Open University Regions Across Pakistan
- Islamabad (Head Office)
- Lahore
- Faisalabad
- Multan
- Peshawar
- Mithi
- Sukkur
- Thatta
- Dera Murad Jumali
- Gawadar
- Zhob
- Rawalakot
- Mardan
- Karachi
- Hyderabad
- Larkana
- KandhKot
- Umerkot
- Moro
- Quetta
- Kallat
- Gilgit
- Skardu
- Mirpur & Muzaffarabad (AJK)
Research Journals by Allama Iqbal Open University
- Global Media Journal
- Journal of Arabic Research (JAR)
- Journal of Contemporary Management Sciences
- Journal of Contemporary Research in Chemistry
- Journal of Contemporary Teacher Education
- Journal of Inclusive Education
- Journal of Librarianship & Information Sciences
- Journal of Maarif-E-Islami
- Journal of Pure and Applied Agriculture
- Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
- Pakistan Journal of Education
- International Journal of Literacy Theory and Practice (IJLTP)
- Pakistan Journal of Science and Technology
- Journal of Science Education (JSE)
- Sabaat: Creative Journal of Urdu Literature
- Journal of Early Childhood Care & Education (JECCE)
- Taabeer: A Research Journal of Urdu Language and Literature
- Journal of Pakistani Languages and Literatures
- Journal of English Language, Literature and Linguistics
- Journal of Educational Leadership and Management (JELM)
- Pakistan Journal of Distance and Online Learning
Conclusion
Allama Iqbal Open University was reportedly built in 1947. As the first international university in Pakistan. Here, the main campus is in the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad.
Major cities like Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore the university also has its campus. Along with in remote areas like Skardu Baltistan. Moreover, students can enroll in any degree program. Especially from a Metric to Ph.D. program in AIOU.