Online Education Provider University18 today announced the launch of multiple Online Degree Programs including an Executive MBA , and an Online MS Program, in collaboration with State run Karnataka State Open University. Addressing a gathering at University18 on the 16th of May,2010, the Vice Chancellor of Karnataka State Open University, Prof KS Rangappa, commended University18 on its efforts at providing quality online education to the Indian masses. The VC appreciated University18's onging contribution and commitment to the democratization of Higher Education in the country, as well as the geographical reach of its programs. The Vice Chancellor was on a visit to University18's offices at Gurgaon.

University18 and Karnataka State Open University went on the announce their continued commitment towards providing Quality Higher Education to Indians across the nation, as well as around the world, and also announced the launch of 31 proposed programs in the coming two years. Amongst these would be an Online MS Degree Program, as well as an Online BBA Program. These programs would see an intake of over 8000 students, in each enrollment cycle.

University18 currently offers various online degree programs, accredited by KSOU, amongst other University's, using an online Virtual Classroom platform. With thousands of students across 5 continents, University18 is India's leading mainstream eEdcuation provider.

Present on the occasion of the were KSOU VC Prof KS Rangappa, Raunak Singh,Director, University18, KSOU Dean Prof Jagadeesha, Prof Devegowda , KSOU, and various other academicians.

About University18

University18 (u18.in) is India's leading mainstream eEducation Provider, and has partnerships with State University's and Institutions across the Nation. University18 provides online virtual classroom based degree programs to thousands of students, across 5 continents. Karnataka State Open University is India's third largest Open University, with more than 1 lakh students. Karnataka State Open University was formally established on June 1, 1996 under the Karnataka State Open University Act of 1992, with the objectives of introducing and promoting the system of open university and distance learning, and coordinating and determining the standard of such a system. The university has its headquarters in Mysore, India and is the 8th Open University to be established in India.