Student life in Volda

We hope to give you the time of your life during your studies at Volda University College (VUC).

Getting a great education and the best experiences at the same time. New friendships, new knowledge, new mountain tops and maybe even new passions. Here you can read about student organizations, find places to live and places to go - and more. Take a look around. Welcome to Volda - the place you'll never forget!

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Above you can see useful videos for you who are going to study in Volda. After the first film which deals with different places and ways to live in Volda, there will be films about good dietary advice, places where it is good to study and tips for study techniques. You can select a film in the playlist at the top right of the video window above here.

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Inspiring teaching placement in Austria

23/Apr/2025

– It was amazing to see how well the teachers cooperated to plan joint activities and coordinate lecture plans. Even senior teachers with decades of experience were eager to learn new activities. These are the words of Hege Ringdal, one of three students who recently completed a 3-week teaching placement in Linz, Austria.

Combine sports and studies in Volda!

23/Apr/2025

In Volda, you will not only find a vibrant student community and excellent educational opportunities, but also the chance to join elite sports teams. With short distances between the campus, sports facilities, and nature, it is easy to combine your studies with an active lifestyle.

Pangaia trainees 2025/2026

28/Mar/2025

Are 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. The positions are available from 1<sup>st</sup> August 2025 until 30<sup>th</sup> June 2026, in other words, the entire duration of the academic year 2025/2026.

International day: celebration of diversity and global opportunities

27/Feb/2025

The International Day 2025 gave the audience a taste of many countries and cultures, and hopefully inspired students and staff to take advantage of the many exchange opportunities that VUC offers.

Exploring creative wellbeing

31/Jan/2025

Can creativity and quality of life be the key to creating more sustainable lives? Researchers from Volda delve into future skills in a new book.

Teacher student Dana playing in the European Championship!

04/Dec/2024

In 2022, Dana Björg Gudmundsdottir (22) got an offer she couldn't refuse: playing handball at the top level in combination with teacher education in Volda. This semester she is combining her studies with taking part in the European Women's Handball Championship.

Preventing dropout in vocational education

25/Nov/2024

The dropout rate in secondary education is greatest among vocational students. A Norwegian-Italian collaboration aims to reduce dropout rates in vocational education.

Student placement at sea

22/Nov/2024

Students in VUC's Outdoor Life and Sports programme were offered the unique experience of a placement period on board one of Norway's most famous sailing ships, the Christian Radich. The students learned how to sail while providing support for youths taking part in the voyage.

Vote for the election of student representatives

03/Oct/2024

Fifteen candidates stand for election as student representative to the university college board at Volda University College (VUC). Get to know them better and vote here! You can win a NOK 1,000 gift card by voting.