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Volda University College’s Austral-Asian Studies students have recently returned to Brisbane, Australia after a visit to Japan. They study, travel and learn about different aspects of culture in Australia and Asia.

For the last five years, Volda University College has had a large increase in the number of international students on campus. Few left without looking back, some stayed, but most went home and convinced their colleagues how wonderful being an Erasmus in Volda is.

Recorded in Kenya, shot in Volda. Four of Volda's international students have made this music video to the self-written song "Sina Mwingine" or "I have no other". Erasmus student Jekabs Stelmahers from Latvia shot and edited the video. Locations in Volda include Rotevatnet, the town center and Volda University College.

The application deadline for Erasmus, EEA, freemover students, for the coming semester, has been set for 15th November. Potential students are invited to send their documents before this date. The learning agreement has to be sent trough the International office of the institution the applicants come from.

Wednesday, 29th September was the time for multicultural activities at Volda University College. Norwegian students had the chance to get first hand information about exchange programs. Eleven guests, from 10 countries, represented their home institution in the most important international event at VUC in the autumn semester.

For the spring semester 2011, international students at Volda University College will have to apply for rooms in the official residences directly at the Student Welfare Organization (SfS). The decision was taken between the International Office at VUC and SfS and is intended to ease the information exchange between the dorm administration and students.

Volda University College received funds for 15 new master study places, in the budget for the next academic year. At the same time, VUC got money to keep the 30 study places which were awarded in 2009. The increase in the 2011 budget is about 12 million NOK, summing up to a total of 245 million NOK for next academic year.