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From autumn 2023, as a student in Volda, you are guaranteed a dormitory if you apply for it by 1st of May. And that in the student village, which has the Norway`s cheapest housing for students.

Now you have the chance to take part in creating a completely magical buddy week in 2023. Apply for one of the six positions in the budy week board by 27th of January.

Happy New Year and welcome to the new semester. All students, both new and those in existing courses, must register for the new semester in 2023. Find a shortcut to registration here.

Programming, making a podcast, shaping Lego robots, creating a website, using VR glasses, or other digital tools. As a student or employee at the university, you can test it out at the Læringsverkstaden, get help to use the aids correctly, become really good with them - and learn how you can teach them to others.

Are you sociable and want to meet new people from all over the world? Do you want international experience that can influence your future? Become an international buddy and participate in many fun events!

Odd Helge Mjellem Tonheim is standing as candidate for rector for the board period 2023-2027. He has Eirik Søvik with him as vice-rector candidate for the election to the rectorship.

There will be loads of things available to you as a student during week 45 that will both assist you and offer you a break from exam reading.

During the National Science Week (Forskingsdagane) 23 September - 1 October 2022, you can, among other things, experience the Life in the Sea event at the Runde Environment Centre, a photo lecture about Shetland explorers in Fosnavåg, a film screening at the Hjørundfjord Film Theater in Sæbø and a book launch and tour at Bjørkedalen.

Do you have questions about what rights you have as a student, you disagree with an exam result or experience harassment at Volda University College? Then the new Student Ombud Gøril Hillersøy is ready to help you.

Rector Johann Roppen talked about safety and quality when he wished new students a warm welcome during the opening of the semester at Volda University.