This article presents study results on  use of virtual and augmented  reality in education. Virtual reality differs from other methods of human interaction with the computer, in particular, a feeling of total immersion into another environment or reality is created with the help of 3D graphics, panoramic video systems, modern audio systems, stereo optical effects, touch sensors. VR and AR are great technical breakthroughs in the sensory way of the information transmission. These technologies are considered as innovative learning environments for education. Virtual reality-based learning makes it possible to transfer knowledge with visual ways that are difficult or impossible to show in reality. Several types of VR headsets were used in our research: HTC, Oculus, and Samsung  glasses. The article also presents statistics on sales, technical features of VR equipment. The results of IT professionals’ survey about virtual reality and their sight for the VR use for education are reviewed.