The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is a world-class university providing affordable, quality higher education to the people of Hawaiʻi and conducting pioneering research to address critical issues facing the state.
- #251 Ranking
- 109 Bachelors
- 220 Academic Staff
- 6,875 Students
- 275 Students (int'l)
- 2,269 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (26)
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Communication
- Bachelor Communicology
- B.A. Economics
- B.A. Ethnic Studies
- B.A. French
- B.A. Geography
- Bachelor Geography and Environment
- B.A. Geology
- B.Sc. Geology and Geophysics
- B.A. German
- Bachelor Human Development and Family Studies
- B.A. Journalism
- B.A. Korean
- B.A. Political Science
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Psychology
- B.A. Sociology
- B.A. Women Studies
- B.A. Zoology
Humanities (25)
- B.A. American Studies
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Chinese
- B.A. Classics
- B.A. Creative Media
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- B.A. German
- B.A. Hawaiian
- B.A. History
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Korean
- B.A. Linguistics
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Religion
- Bachelor Social Work
- B.A. Spanish
- B.A. Women Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (24)
- B.B.A. Accounting
- B.Sc. Animal Sciences
- B.A. Anthropology
- 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.Sc. Chemistry
- B.A. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Geology and Geophysics
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.A. Microbiology
- Bachelor Molecular Cell Biology
- B.A. Physics
Business & Management (12)
- 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
Arts, Design & Architecture (10)
- B.A. Architecture
- Bachelor Fashion Design and Merchandising
- Bachelor Instrumental Performance
- B.A. Music
- Bachelor Music
- Bachelor Music - Composition
- Bachelor Music - Piano Performance
- B.A. Sociology
- B.F.A. Theatre and Dance
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (10)
- B.Sc. Atmospheric Sciences
- B.A. Earth Sciences
- Bachelor Geography and Environment
- B.A. Geology
- B.Sc. Geology and Geophysics
Medicine & Health (10)
- B.Sc. Dental Hygiene
- B.Sc. Dietetics
- Bachelor Health and Exercise Science
- B.Sc. Medical Technology
- B.Sc. Nursing
Education & Training (9)
- Bachelor Early Childhood and SPED
- Bachelor Elementary Education
- Bachelor Elementary and Early Childhood
- Bachelor Music
- Bachelor Secondary Education
- Bachelor Special Education
Engineering & Technology (7)
- B.Sc. Biological Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.A. Earth Sciences
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Marine Biology
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Applied Sciences & Professions (5)
- Bachelor Fashion Design and Merchandising
- Bachelor Human Development and Family Studies
- Bachelor Social Work
Computer Science & IT (4)
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Science
Agriculture & Forestry (3)
- B.Sc. Animal Sciences
- B.Sc. Marine Biology
- B.A. Zoology
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- Bachelor Health and Exercise Science
Journalism & Media (2)
- B.A. Creative Media
- B.A. Journalism
About
History
Established in 1907, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is the largest and oldest of the 10 UH campuses. Mānoa offers hundreds of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees; a strong, vital research program; and nationally ranked NCAA Division I athletics. UH Mānoa is a research university of international standings.
Education
- At UH Mānoa, 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.
Research
MissionThe Mānoa Institutional Research Office provides information and research-based analysis to fulfill mandatory reporting requirements and support university decision-making for institutional effectiveness.Goals
- To collaborate with offices within and outside of UH Mānoa 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 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
251
2022
251 -50
2021
201
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
2022
301
2021
301
2020
301
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
2023
380 -40
2022
340 -7
2021
333
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
2023
394 -18
2022
376 2
2021
378
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
The Office of Student Affairs provides strategic leadership, planning, and support for student financial aid programs, student enrollment services, student life programs and other student development services across the ten campuses of the UH system.
Student Affairs supports the campuses in their work with students to:
- Encourage individuals to enter higher education;
- Support students to engage purposefully while matriculating; and
- Prepare students to exit workforce-ready and/or continued college-ready.
- Policy development, monitoring, analysis and evaluation;
- Service coordination or program oversight for greater efficiency and resource leveraging;
- Technical assistance and consultation.
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 Mānoa 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.
Student Reviews
The Good, The Bad, and The Ancient
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Supportive instructors. I had one instructor who I did not care for his teaching style. Another professor was disorganized, but knew the material well. The program could use more diverse courses, but overall, is an excellent program. Courses work well online and on Zoom.
Nice University Overall
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed studying at UH, but I did transfer there during the pandemic. So I didn’t really get a taste of what normal student life is like, but nonetheless the experience was better than I had at my previous university. The professors are extremely understanding, and the workload is very reasonable. The only thing that really stuck out to me as a flaw was that the...
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
An academically nourishing experience, and a base for future study
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