A proud Rector, Odd Helge Mjellem Tonheim, accepted the 2026 Bygdepride Award on behalf of Volda University College (VUC). The award is presented annually to “a person, institution, company or organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to improving the position of LGBTQ+ people in our community.”

How do you build an ironclad brand for a national women's football team in just two days? Twenty international students at Høgskulen i Volda took on the challenge during an intensive Erasmus Exchange workshop.

– The most enjoyable and educational experience during our internal practice period - was the verdict from the 30 media students who got the unique chance of producing live sports broadcasts from the under-19 Norwegian Volleyball Championships in Volda.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said he greatly appreciated the opportunity to talk to students and face challenging questions during his visit to Volda University College.

Master in Media Practices students at Volda University College have gained highly relevant practical experience this autumn and are receiving praise for the promotional films they produced for Runde Research.

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.