Allama Iqbal Open University has announced the closing of MA/MSc/M.Ed Programs as per the new policy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Enrolled students in these programs are required to complete their degrees within the given time frame. After that period, AIOU will not conduct exams for these subjects.
Reasons for Ending Masters Degree Programs
Allama Iqbal Open University provides education to everyone, regardless of discrimination. It is the largest university in Asia for distance education and focuses on providing quality education to the masses.
AIOU has a cost-effective policy for higher education, and it offers unique educational opportunities. However, the university has decided to end its Masters's Degree programs due to the new policy of HEC.
Last Phase of MA/MSc/M.Ed Programs
The Director of Administration/Admissions at AIOU has announced the last phase for completion of several degree programs, including MA/MSc/M.Ed, M.Ed (1.5 years), M.Sc Tv Production, PGD Mass Communication, PGD (Health and Nutrition), and Diploma in Education. Enrolled students are required to complete their degrees by Fall 2023, which is the last chance for them to complete their degrees as AIOU is closing these programs. The university will not take any more admissions in 2023, and this is the last call for students to complete their degrees.
List of Ending Phase Programs
AIOU has set the following completion time limits for enrolled students in its degree programs:
- MA/MSc/M.Ed: Completion Time Limit Spring 2026
- M.Ed (1.5 years): Completion Time Limit Fall 2023
- M.Sc Tv Production: Completion Time Limit Fall 2023
- PGD Mass Communication: Completion Time Limit Fall 2023
- PGD (Health and Nutrition): Completion Time Limit Fall 2023
- Diploma in Education: Completion Time Limit Fall 2023
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has been a pioneer in distance learning and has played a vital role in providing education to millions of people across Pakistan.
However, due to the new policy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), AIOU has decided to end its Masters Degree programs. Enrolled students in these programs have been given a time frame to complete their degrees.
AIOU has always strived to provide quality education to all its students, and its cost-effective policy has made higher education accessible to the masses. The university has introduced several innovative programs that cater to the changing needs of society. However, the decision to end the Masters Degree programs was made to align with the HEC's new policy.
The Director of Administration/Admissions at AIOU has announced the last phase for completion of several degree programs, including MA/MSc/M.Ed, M.Ed (1.5 years), M.Sc Tv Production, PGD Mass Communication, PGD (Health and Nutrition), and Diploma in Education.
Enrolled students have been advised to complete their degrees by Fall 2023, which is the last chance for them to do so. After that period, AIOU will not conduct exams for these subjects.
AIOU has set completion time limits for enrolled students in its degree programs, with Spring 2026 being the completion time limit for MA/MSc/M.Ed. Enrolled students who are unable to complete their degrees within the given time frame may face inconvenience in the future as AIOU will not take any more admissions in 2023.
AIOU has announced the closing of its Masters Degree programs due to the new policy of HEC. Enrolled students are advised to complete their degrees within the given time frame to avoid any inconvenience. This is the last chance for them to complete their degrees, and AIOU will not take any more admissions in 2023.
