Online Degrees in Pakistan
Bachelor, Master and PhD admission through UNIP and Azteca University
PDRi is an admission facilitation consultancy, not a university. We handle your admission at UNIP (Nicaragua), Azteca University (Mexico) and other partner institutions, with a 30% fee discount and research support until your course ends. Read the verification and recognition sections below before you pay any fee.
students graduate every year from these universities
fee discount on admission through PDRi
of work experience can earn credit-hour exemptions in some cases
mode of study and exams
What PDRi Does, and What It Does Not
PDRi works as the go-between for the student and the university. The fee discount exists because of Professor Dr. Zshah, PhD, an online-education specialist and social activist who serves PDRi as Honorary Chairman.
- Admission at the partner universities listed on this page.
- 30% fee discount compared with similar internationally listed universities.
- Research support from admission to the end of the course.
- Attestation of your degree by the foreign affairs office of the host country (extra fee).
- Equivalency through the California University of Credential Evaluation, where PDRi is a member. The result states that your degree and transcripts are equated to regionally accredited US universities (extra fee).
- US State Department notarization, if you want it (extra fee).
What PDRi cannot promise: a licence to practise in any state or country. Licensing bodies set their own rules, so please verify the university and the programme yourself before admission.
Partner Universities
Each university has its own course page with the full programme list.
UNIP, Nicaragua
Universidad Nicaragua Pacifico, known in English as the Pacific University of Nicaragua, Central America. It is registered with the Council of Universities Nicaragua (CNU), listed with the International Association of Universities and in WHED.
Azteca University, Mexico
Listed in the World Higher Education Database, like UNIP. PhD programmes are described on our Azteca PhD courses page.
Verify the University Before You Pay
It takes five minutes and costs nothing. We ask every applicant to do it.
- Open whed.net, the World Higher Education Database.
- Type the university name, for example UNIP or Azteca.
- Read the listing: country, institution status and the programmes shown.
- Check that the programme you want is among them.
- If you need the degree for a Pakistani employer, HEC equivalence or a licensing body, ask that body about your exact programme before enrolling.
A WHED listing confirms that the institution exists and is recognised in its home country. It is a directory entry, not an approval from Pakistan. Whether a degree is accepted for a particular purpose is decided by the body receiving it.
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Fee Structure at a Glance
Figures as stated by PDRi. Confirm the current amount on the fee structure page before you pay.
| School | Admission | Per semester | Also to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care / Medicine | 500 USD | 500 USD | Plus 500 USD PDRi consultancy and support |
| Computer Science & AI | 500 USD | 500 USD | Instalments allowed |
| Management | 500 USD | 500 USD | Instalments allowed |
| Law (3-year LLB, BS Law, LLM) | 500 USD | 500 USD | Consultancy, teaching and supervisor fees are charged separately |
Extra services, charged separately: foreign affairs attestation, US State Department notarization and credential-evaluation equivalency (up to 800 USD). For schools not in the table, ask for a quote on WhatsApp.
Mode of Study and Credit Exemptions
Classes and exams run online or in a blended format, so you can keep your job while you study. If you have more than four years of rigorous professional experience, you can apply for exemption from some credit hours. PDRi submits the request, and the university decides it case by case.
Read the modes of education and admission procedure pages for the step-by-step process.
HEC Equivalence and Fast Track
Equivalence is decided by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, not by PDRi or the university. Ask HEC about your exact programme before you enrol.
Do not take Fast Track if you want HEC equivalence. HEC does not entertain degree courses completed on Fast Track. A 2-year degree must be completed in the full time given for that course.
Law Degrees: LLB, LLM and PhD
Pakistan has replaced the 3-year LLB with the 5-year BS Law. PDRi states that the Pakistan Bar Council has so far continued to accept 3-year international law degrees. Because this rule can change, confirm it with the Pakistan Bar Council before you enrol.
After a 3-year LLB from UNIP, you can travel to Nicaragua for one or two months to obtain Nicaragua Bar Council membership. PDRi lists 700 USD for accommodation and meals during a one-month stay, plus the membership fee.
For LLM and PhD in Law, the candidate arranges a supervisor in Pakistan. PDRi arranges the supervisors required at UNIP and supports your research until the course is complete.
Courses by School
Programmes run from bachelor to PhD in most schools. Course availability can change, so confirm your programme before applying.
Online Evening School of Arts & Humanities
Design, fashion, music, performing arts, Asian humanities, social work and international relations.
UNIP University NICARAGUA Central Americ, IAU, WHED and UNESCO Listed
Bachelor ,BS Online / Oncampus Courses
Master Degree / MS online/offline courses
PhD/Doctorate
Master Degree
Azteca University Mexico, IAU and WHED Listed and UNESCO Listed
Azteca University Mexico, IAU and WHED Listed and UNESCO Listed
Bachelor , BS Online/ Offline Courses
Master Degree/ online/ offline courses
PhD/Doctorate Online/ offline courses
Azteca University Mexico USA
Bachelor Degree
Online School of Health Care, Medicine & Natural Medicine
Nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, natural medicine, nutrition, public health and psychology.
UNIP University Nicaragua Central America
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
Azteca University Courses
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
PhD/Doctorate
Online School of Sciences & Biotechnology
Biotechnology, counseling psychology, parapsychology, environmental science and economics.
UNIP University Courses
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
PhD/Doctorate
Azteca University Courses
Online School of Computer Science & AI
Artificial intelligence, computer science and information engineering, software and networking engineering, IT and information communication technology.
UNIP University courses
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
PhD/Doctorate
Azteca Uniersity courses
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
PhD/Doctorate
Online School of Engineering
UNIP covers automotive, civil, electrical and electronic, and mechanical engineering. Azteca adds system engineering, construction management and fire and safety management.
UNIP university courses
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
Azteca University courses
Online School of Law
LLB, LLM and PhD in Law at both universities, plus international law and criminal law at Azteca. See the law section above for Bar Council points.
UNIP courses
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
PhD/Doctorate
Azteca courses
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
PhD/Doctorate
Online School of Education
Education, early childhood education, special education, physical education, pedagogy and educational sciences.
UNIP courses
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
PhD/Doctorate
Azteca courses
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
PhD/Doctorate
Online School of Management
Business administration, HR, project management, supply chain, hospitality, finance, accounting, marketing and tourism.
UNIP courses
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
PhD/Doctorate
Azteca courses
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
PhD/Doctorate
Frequently Asked Questions
Both universities appear in the World Higher Education Database (whed.net), which is how PDRi checks that a university is genuine. A listing shows that the institution exists and is recognised in its own country. It does not by itself guarantee acceptance by HEC, an employer or a licensing body in Pakistan, so check your exact programme with the body that will judge the degree before you enrol.
For health care, computer science and AI, management and law, PDRi lists 500 USD admission plus 500 USD per semester. Health care programmes also carry a 500 USD PDRi consultancy and support fee, and law programmes carry separate consultancy, teaching and supervisor fees. Attestation, equivalence and notarization cost extra. Confirm current figures on the fee structure page before paying.
In some cases, yes. Professionals with more than four years of experience can apply for exemption of credit hours. Exemptions are decided case by case.
Pakistan has moved from the 3-year LLB to the 5-year BS Law. PDRi states that the Pakistan Bar Council has so far accepted 3-year international law degrees, but you should confirm this with the Pakistan Bar Council before enrolling because the rule can change. After a 3-year LLB, UNIP graduates can travel to Nicaragua for one or two months to obtain Nicaragua Bar Council membership.
No. HEC does not entertain degree courses completed on fast track, and a 2-year degree must be completed within the stated duration of the course. If you want HEC equivalence, choose the regular timeline.
PDRi handles admission at the partner universities, applies a 30% fee discount and supports your research work. It can also help with attestation by the foreign affairs office of the host country, degree equivalency through the California University of Credential Evaluation and US State Department notarization, each for an extra fee. PDRi is not a university and does not guarantee licensure in any state or country.
Open whed.net, search for the university name (for example UNIP or Azteca) and read the listing: country, status and the programmes it offers. Compare the programme you want with what the listing shows.
Not sure which programme fits you?
Tell us your qualification and work experience on WhatsApp and we will tell you which courses and exemptions apply.