A virtual university degree is a degree obtained from an online university such as the University of the People, which allows you to study from any place in the world via the internet.
The degree awardees undergo studies from the comfort of their home or anywhere they are, but a degree will be issued to them online at the end of the study years. The degree can be printed out and then use to apply for work, further your studies, or use it wherever and whenever an academic degree is required from you.
However, today we want to know if a virtual university degree is accepted in Canada or not. o, if you’ve been seeking a genuine answer to this question, then you’ll see it right here.
What is a Virtual University?
As I was earlier trying to state, A Virtual University is a type of university that offers higher education programs through electronic media, mostly the internet. In almost all parts of the world, Virtual Universities are located and recognized. But, we still want to know if it’s valid in Canada. Let’s see below.
Why Canada?
Educationally, many international students aspiring to study in Canada have different reasons to study in Canada. But, here, I will only discuss two core reasons why CANADA is considered one of the best study abroad destinations for students.
- The Canadian government invests so much in the education sector
- Higher institutions in Canada, especially their universities, are recognized worldwide for relevancy
- There are high-paying part-time works for students depending on the province you are studying at.
Additionally, Canada is one of the top-notch countries with high-paying jobs for immigrants, which means there are many job opportunities for you over there.
Is Virtual University Degree Valid In Canada?
ANSWER: YES
Virtual universities are accredited and evaluated by WES, and as such, their degrees are valid in Canada.
However, the World Education Services (WES) recognized Virtual universities bachelor’s degrees as equivalent to a Canadian 4-year bachelor’s degree.
For example, the WES Canada official website shows that WES recognizes the Virtual University of Pakistan as an authentic institute. You can see that on the “Documents Required Section” of the WES CANADA website.
However, if you are doing a 4month or 6month diploma course in an online university intending to use the degree in Canada, I don’t think the degree will be accepted. This is just like the case study of Gabriel, who has 4 months diploma in Supply Chain Management degree from the Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM), but WES didn’t validate his degree.
