Based on the advantages of virtual reality technology, this paper analyzes the current situation of ideological and political education in colleges and universities, and points out the existing problems and shortcomings. On this basis, the course of ideological and political education for college students based on virtual reality technology is designed and an empirical study is carried out. The research results show that virtual reality technology can significantly improve the ideological and political education experience of college students. Through virtual reality technology, students can participate in historical events and social practice in an immersive way, so as to understand the connotation and significance of ideological and political education more deeply. I hope this study can provide useful reference for the popularization and application of virtual reality technology in ideological and political education.