International Week: May 12-16, 2025
Volda University College has the pleasure to invite guests from partner institutions to another International Week, May 12-16, 2025. The event is suitable for both academic and administrative staff as each participant will receive a tailor-made programme.
Arrival service and travel
VUC will provide arrival service for the international guests, meaning that we will pick you up at the local airport (Orsta/Volda Hovden) or at the local bus station (Volda Rutebilstasjon) if you fly to Ålesund or travel by bus. Read more on the many ways to travel to Volda.
Participants should check with the International Office at their home institution if it is possible to receive an Erasmus+ Staff Training grant for attending the event.
Accommodation
International participant may choose among various accommodation options. We recommend staying at the short term rent apartments through SiVolda (Student Housing division) since these apartments are very nice and affordable. Another alternative is Airbnb apartments (make sure it is within easy walking distance of the VUC campus), the Fruenes Bed & Breaksfast and the Volda Tourist Hotel.
Programme
Each guest will be given a personal programme to fit the interests and study area for each guest. This could involve meetings with VUC staff and faculty, sight visits, excursions, following up on students on exchange in Volda etc. In mid-May, the examination period has just started at VUC, so participants cannot expect to be able to teach or observe lectures.
The programme underneath shows the main structure of the International Week in May.
Monday May 12
Arrival Day
Tuesday May 13
Welcome meeting and presentation of institutions represented at the International Week
Tour of the VUC campus, including the Library and the international hub "Pangaia"
Wednesday May 14
Individual programme for each guest
Thursday May 15
Individual programme for each guest
Local excursion/hike in Volda
Friday May 16
Individual programme for some guest
Sightseeing or departure
Saturday May 17th
Norwegian National Day - well worth to experience either in Volda or cities such as Oslo or Bergen.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding the International Staff Week, contact the VUC International Office.
VUC also plans an International Week September 3-5, 2025. Contact the VUC International Office for more information about this event.