Front Welcome to VoldaMaster in Media Practices Incoming exchange students Why study in Volda? 15. January 2024Top facilities and academic qualityVolda University College can offer world-class facilities and great academic quality. Beautiful surroundingsSituated on the western coast of Norway, Volda is surrounded by mountains, forests and fjord. Volda is a charming town in the county of Møre og Romsdal, with around 10 000 inhabitants and a student body of approximately 4500 students. Friends for lifeCoincidences led Ammy Bolme to do her teaching degree at Volda University College. Six years later, she can subscribe to the slogan "Volda is the place you'll never forget". Find studies See english studies Canvas - learning platform More student tools News 28. May 2024Student boat house: a gem by the lakeThe sun was shining and the mood was excellent, as the the former leader of the Student Parliament, Ammy Bolme, had the honor of cutting the cord and opening the brand new boathouse at lake Rotevatnet. 25. May 2024Meeting of European teacher educators in VoldaSome 30 representatives from teacher training programmes in Europe gathered in Volda in May to share experiences and ideas. They were full of praise for VUC, the student town and the Norwegian schools. 22. May 2024Practical experience gives students an edgePhillip hopes to become a professional entertainer, while Christine is living the dream of becoming a journalist. Plenty of hands-on experience give the students at Volda University College a flying start to their media careers. 30. April 2024The Irish connectionThe VUC International Office went on a mission to Ireland in April which resulted in two new partnerships with Irish universities i Dublin and Galway. Exchange and cooperation between Norway and Ireland has become more strategically important after Brexit. 18. March 2024Apply for the dream traineeship in PangaiaAre you a responsible, proactive, and social person, interested in internationalisation, other cultures, languages and backgrounds? Then you might just be the right person for us! The International Office is happy to announce that we are looking for two new trainees in Pangaia. 20. February 2024New PhD programme accreditedVUC has recently received the accreditation for the first internal doctoral programme "Education, language and culture" which may start up in the 2025/26 academic year. This programme will be the second doctoral programme since VUC already offers a the PhD programme in health & social sciences joint with Molde University College. 01. February 2024Join us for the International day 2024Wednesday February 7th, the VUC cafeteria will be transformed into a vibrant and exotic fair with colorful stands, exotic food, and entertainment by international students. The event starts at 11:00 and is free for everyone 23. January 2024VUC launches AI-ChatVolda University College (VUC) is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and has entered into an agreement with SIKT for AI chat for employees and students. Near and Dear in VoldaFeeling seen, proximity, security and a leisure filled with enjoyable activities are things students highly value. They get that in addition to a solid education and friends for life here at Volda University College. 05. December 2023Veronika from Latvia is this year's food blogger 2023"I'm shocked", Veronika exclaims when she realizes that she's the winner of a total of three awards and nearly did a clean sweep, during the selection of this year's food blogs in the Norwegian Food Culture course. 02. December 2023VUC expert recruited to prestigious Finnish projectSiv M. Gamlem, Professor in Education, has several irons in the fire internationally. Now the VUC profile has been invited as an expert in a large Finnish research project that has just "hit the jackpot" in terms of funding. 01. December 2023Master in Media Practices is open for applicationsThe interdisciplinary media master's degree at Volda University College (VUC) has opened for applications. Here you can become part of an international environment with students and lecturers who have backgrounds in various media professions. 26. September 2023VUC prototypes shine at Future FestThree exciting prototypes from Volda University received a warm welcome during TekLab's FutureFest. The event offered a unique opportunity to showcase various prototypes to a wide audience, and among the outstanding demonstrations were the innovative contributions from Javad Khajavi, Rebecca Nedregotten Strand and Isak Horgar. 20. September 2023Vouch for good movies during the animation festivalThe animation festival is approaching, and it is time to get some insight into the details for this year's program. 01. September 2023New in town? No stress! Become a member!In Volda, we have a variety of different student organisations. To take part in one or several of them, is a great way to find new friends and stay active outside of school work. All news 19 Aug Velkomstkveld – Welcome Evening 17:00–19:00 Kantina BK 20–24 Aug Fadderveka 2024 10:30–23:59 20 Aug Studiestart 2024 10:30–12:30 23 Aug Gospelkveld 19:00–21:00 Volda kyrkje 24 Aug SiVolda sommarleikar 13:00–16:00 Årneset badeplass 2–6 Sep International Staff Week - September 2-6, 2024 00:00 Volda University College 19–26 Sep Forskingsdagane 2024 00:00 26 Sep Tekst og tanke 18:00–19:30 Kaarstadstova (K100) 1 Oct Tekst og tanke 15:00–16:30 Kaarstadstova (K100) 17–18 Oct Norsk medieforskarkonferanse 2024 09:00–16:00 Scandic Parken, Ålesund 24–25 Oct Barnehagekonferansen 2024 Gi meg tid! 09:30–14:30 Scandic Parken Hotel, Ålesund 30–31 Oct Utdanningsdagane 2024 09:00–15:00 Høgskulen i Volda 1 Nov BUP-fagdag 09:00–15:00 Høgskulen i Volda 20 Nov Tekst og tanke 15:00–16:30 Kaarstadstova (K100)
15. January 2024Top facilities and academic qualityVolda University College can offer world-class facilities and great academic quality.
Beautiful surroundingsSituated on the western coast of Norway, Volda is surrounded by mountains, forests and fjord. Volda is a charming town in the county of Møre og Romsdal, with around 10 000 inhabitants and a student body of approximately 4500 students.
Friends for lifeCoincidences led Ammy Bolme to do her teaching degree at Volda University College. Six years later, she can subscribe to the slogan "Volda is the place you'll never forget".
28. May 2024Student boat house: a gem by the lakeThe sun was shining and the mood was excellent, as the the former leader of the Student Parliament, Ammy Bolme, had the honor of cutting the cord and opening the brand new boathouse at lake Rotevatnet.
25. May 2024Meeting of European teacher educators in VoldaSome 30 representatives from teacher training programmes in Europe gathered in Volda in May to share experiences and ideas. They were full of praise for VUC, the student town and the Norwegian schools.
22. May 2024Practical experience gives students an edgePhillip hopes to become a professional entertainer, while Christine is living the dream of becoming a journalist. Plenty of hands-on experience give the students at Volda University College a flying start to their media careers.
30. April 2024The Irish connectionThe VUC International Office went on a mission to Ireland in April which resulted in two new partnerships with Irish universities i Dublin and Galway. Exchange and cooperation between Norway and Ireland has become more strategically important after Brexit.
18. March 2024Apply for the dream traineeship in PangaiaAre you a responsible, proactive, and social person, interested in internationalisation, other cultures, languages and backgrounds? Then you might just be the right person for us! The International Office is happy to announce that we are looking for two new trainees in Pangaia.
20. February 2024New PhD programme accreditedVUC has recently received the accreditation for the first internal doctoral programme "Education, language and culture" which may start up in the 2025/26 academic year. This programme will be the second doctoral programme since VUC already offers a the PhD programme in health & social sciences joint with Molde University College.
01. February 2024Join us for the International day 2024Wednesday February 7th, the VUC cafeteria will be transformed into a vibrant and exotic fair with colorful stands, exotic food, and entertainment by international students. The event starts at 11:00 and is free for everyone
23. January 2024VUC launches AI-ChatVolda University College (VUC) is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and has entered into an agreement with SIKT for AI chat for employees and students.
Near and Dear in VoldaFeeling seen, proximity, security and a leisure filled with enjoyable activities are things students highly value. They get that in addition to a solid education and friends for life here at Volda University College.
05. December 2023Veronika from Latvia is this year's food blogger 2023"I'm shocked", Veronika exclaims when she realizes that she's the winner of a total of three awards and nearly did a clean sweep, during the selection of this year's food blogs in the Norwegian Food Culture course.
02. December 2023VUC expert recruited to prestigious Finnish projectSiv M. Gamlem, Professor in Education, has several irons in the fire internationally. Now the VUC profile has been invited as an expert in a large Finnish research project that has just "hit the jackpot" in terms of funding.
01. December 2023Master in Media Practices is open for applicationsThe interdisciplinary media master's degree at Volda University College (VUC) has opened for applications. Here you can become part of an international environment with students and lecturers who have backgrounds in various media professions.
26. September 2023VUC prototypes shine at Future FestThree exciting prototypes from Volda University received a warm welcome during TekLab's FutureFest. The event offered a unique opportunity to showcase various prototypes to a wide audience, and among the outstanding demonstrations were the innovative contributions from Javad Khajavi, Rebecca Nedregotten Strand and Isak Horgar.
20. September 2023Vouch for good movies during the animation festivalThe animation festival is approaching, and it is time to get some insight into the details for this year's program.
01. September 2023New in town? No stress! Become a member!In Volda, we have a variety of different student organisations. To take part in one or several of them, is a great way to find new friends and stay active outside of school work.