Meta is expanding its virtual reality (VR) initiative in education with a new collaboration involving universities in the U.S., U.K., and Europe. Through the "Meta for Education" beta program, Meta aims to bring VR into classrooms, providing immersive learning experiences across subjects like science, medicine, history, and language arts. Thirteen institutions, including Arizona State University, Imperial College London, and the University of Glasgow, are piloting Meta's VR prototypes.

In addition, Meta is introducing "digital twin" campuses or "metaversities" in Europe, beginning with the University of Leeds in the U.K., University of the Basque Country in Spain, and University of Hannover in Germany. These metaversities replicate real-world campuses, allowing students to participate in virtual classes that reflect their physical counterparts.

The University of Leeds has already started immersive classes focused on performance and theater, while the University of the Basque Country will offer physiotherapy and anatomy courses in VR beginning in February 2025. The University of Hannover is set to introduce VR-based classes next academic year, making this a significant step in Meta’s efforts to integrate VR into mainstream education.