Volda University College

Volda University College

Volda University College (Norwegian: "Høgskulen i Volda" or "HVO") is a høgskole, a Norwegian state institution of higher education, in the village of Volda, Norway. It was established August 1, 1994, and has approximately 2900 students and 340 employees.

The College has a long tradition dating back to a teachers' training college established in 1895.

The university college is divided into four faculties: the Faculty of Humanities and Education, the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts, the Faculty of Social Sciences and History, and the Faculty of Media and Journalism.

There are a total of 5 Master's Programmes, 30 undergraduate study programmes, and about 300 courses offered.

The College is also host of the annual Documentary Film Festival (Den Norske Dokumentarfilmfestivalen) and a a lively social environment, centered around "Rokken" ( [http://www.rokken.no| Rokken.no (Norwegian)] ).

The current rector is Jørgen Amdam.

References

* [http://www.hivolda.no/index.php?lang=eng Volda University College (English)]


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