For many Indian students and working professionals distance learning abroad is a popular way to pursue a higher degree. Degrees acquired through distance learning programs from recognized universities are as good as regular ones. A degree from a university located in Australia, US, UK, or New Zealand gives the student an added advantage.
International Distance Education
Top Distance Learning Universities in USA
The US universities are reputed for their hi-tech method of teaching and flexible course options.
| Name of the University | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Strayer University | Strayer UniversityP.O. Box 230970
Chantilly, VA 20120 Phone: 1-888-378-7293 Website: http://www.strayer.edu |
| Kaplan University | 550 West Van Buren Street,7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free) Email: international@kaplan.edu, Website: http://online.kaplanuniversity.edu |
| Argosy University | Phone: 1.800.377.0617Website: http://www.argosy.edu |
| Capella University | Capella Tower225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 1.612.339.8650 Fax: 1.612.977.5060 Website: http://www.capella.edu |
| DeVry University | Administrative OfficesHighland Landmark V
3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, IL 60515-5683 Tel: 1-602-216-7700 Fax: 1-602-943-4108 Website: http://www.devry.edu |
Top Distance Learning Universities in UK
Distance learning programs from UK have always been one of the most preferred choices because of flexible and varied teaching methods, quality of education and advanced distance-teaching resources.
| Name of the University | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| The University of London | The Information Centre University of London Stewart House 32 Russell Square London WC1B 5DN Tel: +44 (0)20 7862 8360 +44 (0)20 7862 8361 +44 (0)20 7862 8362 Fax: +44 (0)20 7862 8358 Website: http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk |
| The Robert Gordon University | Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1FR, Scotland, UK Phone: +44 (0) 1224 262728 for Undergraduate enquiries and +44 (0) 1224 262209 for Postgraduate enquiries. Email: international@rgu.ac.uk Website: http://www.rgu.ac.uk |
| Commonwealth Open University | Sea Meadow House Blackburne Highway P.O.Box 116 Road Town, Tortola VG1110 British Virgin Islands (U.K.) Fax/Voice: 1-305-675-3739 Email: admissions@off-campus.org Website: http://www.commopu.org |
| University of Derby | University of Derby Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB Phone:+44 (0)1332 592142 Fax:+44 (0)1332 622723 Website: http://www.derby.ac.uk |
| The University of Liverpool | University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3BX United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0)151 794 2000 Website: http://www.liv.ac.uk |
Top Distance Learning Universities in Australia
Some of the most popular distance learning programs offered by Australian universities include courses in law, management, engineering and medical.
| Name of the University | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Central Queensland University [CQU] | Student Admissions 160 Ann Street Brisbane QLD 4000 AUSTRALIA Student Enquiries Ph: 13 CQUni (13 27 86) or From Overseas: +61 7 4930 9000 Campus Enquiries Ph: +61 7 3295 1188 Fax: + 61 7 3295 1100 Website: http://www.cqu.edu.au |
| Deakin University | 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125 Australia Phone: 03 9244 6100Postal address: Deakin University 221 Burwood Highway Burwood, VIC 3125 Phone: +61 3 9244 5095 Email: deakin-international@deakin.edu.au Web site: www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/international/ |
| Macquarie University | Balaclava Road, North Ryde, New South Wales 2109, Australia Tel: +61 2 9850 9274 Fax: +61 2 9850 7480 Website: http://www.coe.mq.edu.au |
| University of Southern Queensland | USQ International Toowoomba, Qld, 4350, Australia Phone: +61 7 4631 5543 Email: international@usq.edu.au Fax: +61 7 4635 9225 Website: http://www.usq.edu.au |
| The University of Sydney | The University of Sydney NSW 2006 Australia Phone: +61 2 8627 8300 (outside Australia) Website: http://sydney.edu.au |
Top Distance Learning Universities in New Zealand
| Name of the University | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| University of Otago | University of Otago Clocktower Building 364 Leith Walk Dunedin 9016 PO Box 56 Dunedin, 9054 New Zealand Tel 64 3 479 1100 Fax 64 3 479 8692 Phone: 64 3 479 7000 Email: university@otago.ac.nz Website: http://www.otago.ac.nz |
| Massey University | Private Bag 102904 North Shore North Shore City 0745 New Zealand Email: contact@massey.ac.nz Website: http://www.massey.ac.nz |
Top Distance Learning Universities in Ireland
Ireland distance learning courses are also preferred by Indian students and working professionals for their renowned and experienced industry based faculty and the latest teaching resources.
| Name of the University | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Warnborough College | 316 The Capel Building, Mary’s Abbey, Dublin 7, Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 1 814 8670 Fax: +353 1 814 8671 Email: info@warnborough.ie Website: http://www.warnborough.ie |
| International Career Institute | International Career Institute Level 14, Lumley House 309 Kent St Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Fax: 02 8212 8008 Phone: +61 2 8004 2864 Website: http://www.ici.net.au |
Top Distance Learning Universities in Canada
Some of the associations in Canada that offer learning through distance mode are – CAUCE (the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education and OCULL (the Ontario Council for University Lifelong Learning).
| Name of the University | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Athabasca University | 1 University Drive Athabasca AB T9S 3A3 Canada Phone: (780) 675-6100 Website: www.athabascau.ca |
| University of Calgary | 2500 University Dr. NW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4 Phone: (403) 220-5110 Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca |
| University of Saskatchewan | 105 Administration Place Saskatoon SK S7N 5A2 Phone: (306) 966-5788 Email: international@usask.ca Website: http://www.usask.ca |
| University of Phoenix | 3157 E. Elwood St. Phoenix, AZ 85034 Phone: 866.766.0766 Website: http://www.phoenix.edu |
Popular Distance Learning Programs
Some of the most popular degrees offered by different universities across the world are as follows:
- Undergraduate Certificates
- Undergraduate Diplomas
- Bachelor of Science Degrees
- Master Degree
- Executive Graduate Certificates
- Associate in Arts Degrees