Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having “very high research activity,” UH Manoa is known for its pioneering research in such fields as oceanography, astronomy, Pacific Islands and Asian area studies, linguistics, cancer research, and genetics.
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Humanities (23)
- B.A. Chinese
- B.A. Classics
- B.A. Creative Media
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- B.A. German
- B.A. History
- Bachelor Instrumental Performance
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Korean
- B.A. Linguistics
- Bachelor Music - Composition
- Bachelor Music - Piano Performance
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Religion
- B.A. Russian
- B.A. Spanish
- B.A. Women Studies
Social Sciences (23)
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Chinese
- B.A. Communication
- B.A. Economics
- B.A. Ethnic Studies
- B.A. Geography
- B.Sc. Geology and Geophysics
- B.A. German
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Journalism
- B.A. Korean
- B.A. Political Science
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Psychology
- B.A. Russian
- B.A. Sociology
- B.A. Spanish
- B.A. Women Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (20)
- B.A. Astronomy
- B.Sc. Astrophysics
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.A. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biological Engineering
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.A. Biology
- B.Sc. Botany
- B.A. Botany
- B.A. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Geology and Geophysics
- B.Sc. Marine Biology
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.A. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Molecular Cell Biology
Business & Management (10)
- B.B.A. Accounting
- B.B.A. Entrepreneurship
- B.B.A. Finance
- B.B.A. Human Resource Management
- B.B.A. International Business
- B.B.A. Management
- B.B.A. Marketing
- B.Sc. Medical Technology
Education & Training (8)
- Bachelor Early Childhood and SPED
- Bachelor Elementary Education
- Bachelor Elementary and Early Childhood
- Bachelor Health and Exercise Science
- Bachelor Music
- Bachelor Secondary Education
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (8)
Arts, Design & Architecture (7)
- Bachelor Instrumental Performance
- B.A. Music
- Bachelor Music
- Bachelor Music - Composition
- Bachelor Music - Piano Performance
Agriculture & Forestry (6)
- B.Sc. Animal Sciences
- B.Sc. Botany
- B.A. Botany
- B.Sc. Zoology B.A.
Medicine & Health (6)
- B.Sc. Dental Hygiene
- Bachelor Health and Exercise Science
- B.Sc. Medical Technology
- B.Sc. Nursing
Engineering & Technology (5)
- B.Sc. Biological Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science & IT (4)
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- Bachelor Social Work
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- Bachelor Health and Exercise Science
Journalism & Media (2)
- B.A. Creative Media
- B.A. Journalism
About
History
- Founded in 1907, the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is the flagship campus of the University of Hawai‘i System. A destination of choice, students and faculty come from across the nation and the world to take advantage of UH Manoa's unique research opportunities, diverse community, nationally-ranked Division I athletics program, and beautiful landscape.
Education
- At UH Manoa, we offer more than 200 degree programs through 18 colleges and schools. Programs in the departments of oceanography, astronomy, international business, Pacific Islands and Asian area studies, earth science, marine biology, and library and information science are ranked among nation’s best. Our Asia and Pacific collections in Hamilton Library are among the many academic and other resources that make UH Manoa a destination of choice for students, faculty, and researchers from around the world.
Research
Mission
- Manoa Institutional Research Office provides information and research-based analysis to fulfill mandatory reporting requirements and support university decision-making for institutional effectiveness.
- To collaborate with offices within and outside of UH-Manoa to build a cohesive, standardized, and reliable data and reporting system.
- To offer accurate, timely, unbiased, and digestible official statistics and research that is tailored to diverse audiences.
- To further the core missions and major initiatives of the institution through promoting evidence-based and research-informed decision-making.
Career
Career Counselors are available to assist you in achieving your academic and career goals as a student and as a new alumnus. Contact us for any of the following:
- Developing a career path/goal
- Exploring career options and opportunities
- Identifying interests and skills
- Applying for an internship and Cooperative Education opportunities
- Developing your resume & cover letter
- Gaining interview tips
- Practicing for the interview
- Identifying interests and related skills
- Conducting a full-time job search
- Planning for and applying to graduate school
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
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2019
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2018
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
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2019
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2018
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- Congratulations on your admission to the University of Hawai´i at Manoa! The International Student Services Office (ISS) is looking forward to welcoming you to campus for Fall 2016.
Housing services
- As a result of student feedback and analysis of data usage, Student Housing is no longer providing cable television service to our residents. Our current focus is to upgrade the network connectivity within our residential community by increasing the available bandwidth to all residents.
Library services
- UH Manoa’s libraries offer resources, services, and expertise to facilitate the discovery and exchange of information. Our libraries also serve as an intellectual, cultural, and social hub for the university and the larger community.
ICT services
- Information Technology Services (ITS) provides a wide array of services to support the teaching, learning, public services, administration and research endeavors of the students, faculty and staff of the UH community. ITS works closely with other offices across the system to meet the challenging and expanding communication technologies needs of the university.
Medical services
- UH Manoa students, faculty, and staff can get the flu shot at the University Health Services Manoa. Protect yourself, your friends, and your family this flu season.
Student Life
Campus life
- UH Manoa student life offers exciting opportunities to establish lifelong friendships and memories you'll never forget. The campus has hundreds of extracurricular recreational, cultural, and learning opportunities to enhance your education, your daily life, and your safety and overall health & wellness. Our on-campus food & housing options also allow you to stay healthy and have fun while you're at it.
Sports facilities
- The campus offers sports & recreation opportunities including intramural and Division I varsity sports, as well as student publications and media outlets, on- and off-campus internships and employment opportunities, and study abroad programs around the world. Students also enjoy concerts, cookouts, recitals, ethnic performances, and celebrations throughout the year.
Student clubs
- UH Manoa student organizations cover a range of academic topics, career interests, recreational activities, and lifestyles. Visit Student Life & Development for more information.
Accreditation
- UH Manoa is a top public research university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and known for its diversity and excellence in academics, athletics, and community involvement.
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