Established in 1894, Høgskulen i Volda (Volda University College) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Volda (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), More og Romsdal. This institution also has a branch campus in Ørsta. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Høgskulen i Volda (HVO/VUC) is a small coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Høgskulen i Volda (HVO/VUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 128 years old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HVO/VUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.