In between deep fjords and high mountains, you will find the student town of Volda. With its 4000 students and 350 staff/faculty members, Volda University College is the largest higher education institution between Bergen and Trondheim. Volda is known for its active student environment. The university college is also known for the top study programs in media and journalism and long traditions for teacher training.
Offer solid Master's programs for primary and secondary school teachers and be the leading supplier of teachers to the region. Be the leading professional media education in Norway. Take a special responsibility for scientific research in the Nynorsk language and literature and ensure Nynorsk as a professional language - all this in collaboration with the University of Bergen, Nynorsk Kultursentrum, and Nasjonalt senter for Nynorsk I opplæringa. Be at the forefront in developing flexible education of high quality. Further, develop the Ph.D. study program in Social Studies together with Molde University College and focus on interdisciplinary health promotion skills.
The International Office oversees VUC agreements and participation in international programs such as Erasmus+. It also coordinates incoming and outgoing student/staff mobility. Besides, the International Office has developed the international meeting place Pangaia and offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities for incoming students.
Volda University College is renowned for its international activity and the high number of students studying abroad. Approximately 20% of graduates from VUC's study programs have studied or trained abroad for more than three months, placing VUC in the top 5 among universities and colleges in Norway.
