Volda University College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3924 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1086 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #19 of 29 | In Norway |
| #533 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 4,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.hivolda.no
- Languages
- Norwegian;English
- Acceptance rate
- 29%*
* Volda University College is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school leaving certicate |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to June (August - December; January-June) |
| Enrollment | 4,500 |
Research profile
Volda University College has published 984 scientific papers with 12,270 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Medicine, Linguistics, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Volda University College majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 | 7 |
| 1999 | 2 | 10 |
| 2000 | 7 | 15 |
| 2001 | 1 | 27 |
| 2002 | 7 | 20 |
| 2003 | 2 | 27 |
| 2004 | 14 | 26 |
| 2005 | 4 | 31 |
| 2006 | 8 | 52 |
| 2007 | 9 | 49 |
| 2008 | 17 | 66 |
| 2009 | 16 | 99 |
| 2010 | 29 | 227 |
| 2011 | 21 | 244 |
| 2012 | 22 | 310 |
| 2013 | 53 | 366 |
| 2014 | 26 | 430 |
| 2015 | 32 | 428 |
| 2016 | 52 | 419 |
| 2017 | 51 | 474 |
| 2018 | 52 | 541 |
| 2019 | 80 | 770 |
| 2020 | 62 | 974 |
| 2021 | 79 | 1214 |
| 2022 | 72 | 1365 |
| 2023 | 118 | 1553 |
| 2024 | 63 | 1449 |
| 2025 | 78 | 1225 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Volda University College gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,000 NOK |
| Master's Degree | 12,000 NOK |
| PhD Program | 15,000 NOK |
The currency used is Norwegian Krone (NOK).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Volda University College.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor | Administration, Arts and Humanities, Education, Fine Arts, Literature, Modern Languages, Performing Arts, Social and Community Services, Social Welfare |
|---|---|
| Master | Cultural Studies, Literature, Media Studies, Public Health, Religion, Social and Community Services, Social Welfare, Special Education |
| Doktorgrad | Public Health, Social and Community Services, Social Welfare |
Volda University College alumni
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Sylvi Listhaug
- Enrolled in Volda University College
- Studied in 1996-2000
- Occupations
- public relations executivepolitician
- Biography
-
Sylvi Listhaug is a Norwegian politician who has been the Leader of the Opposition since 2025 and leader of the Progress Party since 2021.
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Cecilie Skog
- Occupations
- mountaineermountain guidenon-fiction writerpolar explorernurse
- Biography
-
Cecilie Skog is a Norwegian adventurer who was the first Norwegian woman to summit K2 mountain in 2008 and in 2010 she made the first unassisted trek across Antarctica.
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Gry Molvær Hivju
- Occupations
- television presenterdocumentary filmmakerfilm directorjournalistphotographer
- Biography
-
Gry Molvær Hivju is a Norwegian TV presenter, director and producer of documentaries, scriptwriter, news journalist, and an artist.
-
Live Nelvik
- Years
- 1982-.. (age 44)
- Occupations
- television presenterradio personalityjournalist
- Biography
-
Live Johnsrud Nelvik is a Norwegian radio and television presenter and actress.
Volda University College faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Physical Education | Design, Fine Arts, Media Studies, Music, Physical Education, Theatre |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Humanities and Education | Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Education, Literature, Media Studies, Modern Languages |
| Faculty : Media and Journalism | Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and History | Administration, History, Social Sciences, Social Work |
General information
| Alternative names | VUC Høgskolen i Volda |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1894 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Research (Kunnskapsdepartementet); Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (Nasjonalt organ for kvalitet i utdanningen – NOKUT) |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 500 Volda, 6101 Norway |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |