In competition with all other colleges and universities in Norway, Volda University College has won the award for Erasmus+ Institution of the Year 2025.

Bill Wise played a key role in blockbuster films such as Toy Story and The Incredibles. Last week the Pixar veteran shared of his expertise in animation and innovation and gave a positive outlook on the future of the profession in light of the increasing impact of AI.

From the fjords of Volda to the heart of the creative industry – internships at Volda University College (VUC) offer students a unique bridge between academic life and professional careers. Through partnerships with companies like Oclin, students in the Master in Media Practices program gain hands-on experience, build networks, and discover their strengths in real-world settings.

Volda University College (VUC) is part of a new Erasmus+ project that aims to close the gap between the education sector and the labor market in the field of information and communication technology.

Seventeen candidates are running for election as student representatives to the University Board at Volda University College (HVO). Get to know them and vote here! You could win a gift card worth NOK 1,000 by casting your vote.

– Planning for safety, logistics, laws and regulations, snow conditions and glaciers, skiing and gear repair, and an experience out of the ordinary. So much exciting stuff! There’s a reason we call our trip an “extended bachelor’s thesis”, say the four students from Volda University College who plan to cross the Greenland Ice Sheet – entirely on their own.

Xènia, Natalie, and Carmen had the time of their life as exchange students in Volda in 2015. This summer, they came back to re-experience the magic of small-town Norway together, and Volda did not disappoint.

A warm welcome awaited the new students in Volda at the opening of the academic year, where engagement, friendship, promising futures, and everything the vibrant student town of Volda has to offer were key themes.

The University of Melbourne is ranked in the world's top 20. Professor Siv M. Gamlem at Volda University College (VUC) has been named Honorary Fellow at one of its research centres. "This is a great honour, and it shows that VUC is being noticed internationally", says the professor in Education enthusiastically.

Two VUC research groups collaborated on arranging an International Ph.D. symposium on nature immersion, sensory experiences, aesthetics, and wellbeing on May 25th and 26th.

– 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.

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.