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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
A World-Class Education in One of the Safest and Most Beautiful Places on Earth
Where East Meets West
- 59.4%Hawaiʻi (In-State)
- 34.3%Out-of-State (U.S. Mainland & U.S. Nationals)
- 6.2%International (Non-U.S. Citizens)
- 96Countries and Regions Represented
- 1,265International Students
Only three universities in the United States hold all four designations — Land, Sea, Sun, and Space Grant — demonstrating national leadership in research across the environment, oceans, renewable energy, and space science.
Excellence & Recognition
Rankings & Featured Programs
- Top 2.2% worldwide — ranked among 25,000+ institutions for academics, research & sustainability (2026 QS)
- No. 77 among four-year institutions in the U.S. (2026 QS)
- Top 3% of U.S. research institutions in astronomy and astrophysics (No. 15 of 517 institutions) (2023 NSF Higher
Education R&D Survey)
Top-Ranked Programs
Library & Information Management
No. 11 U.S. / No. 40 Global (2025 QS)
Travel Industry Management (TIM)
No. 15 U.S. / No. 46 Global (2024 QS by Subject)
Earth & Marine Sciences
No. 20 U.S. / Top 51–100 Global (2025 QS)
International Business
No. 20 U.S. (2025 U.S. News)
Oceanography
No. 32 U.S. / No. 35 North America (2025 EduRank)
Engineering
No. 150 among the best undergraduate engineering programs with doctoral degrees (2026 U.S. News)
Global Research Highlights
- Home to Coconut Island (Moku O Loʻe) — the only research facility in the world built entirely on a coral reef
- Lyon Arboretum — the only U.S. research facility in a tropical rainforest; home to more than 5,000 plant species
- HI-SEAS — the longest Earth-based Mars simulation on U.S. soil
- Hawaiʻi Space Flight Laboratory — the only university with satellite manufacturing and direct orbital access
- University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy — discovered Earth's first known interstellar visitor
- John A. Burns School of Medicine — No. 1 in NIH research awards among community-based public medical schools
- CyberCANOE — recognized as the nation's best data visualization system
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education — 29 world languages taught on campus
- Music Department — Globally known for the nation’s largest ethnomusicology program
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Scholarships
UH Mānoa is committed to keeping education accessible, combining affordable tuition with financial aid, scholarships, and resources that support student success.
Not all degrees have the same tuition and cost of attendance is determined by major. The cost of attendance is designed to provide students with projected costs to attend for an academic year. The totals listed above are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Regents.
Total Annual Investment
| Level | Tuition | Room & Board |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $33,792 | $15,690 |
| Graduate | $22,432 | $20,240 |
Costs are subject to change upon Board of Regents approval.
Total cost of attendance by program →
International Undergraduate Scholarships
International Merit Award Scholarship (IMAS)
International Undergraduate Student Scholarship (IUSS)
Academic Offerings
Programs
Degrees Offered
Highlighted Areas of Study
Full program catalog: catalog.manoa.hawaii.edu
*Interdisciplinary Studies Program
More details →
Bachelor's + Master's (BAM) Program
Earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in just five years. Start graduate coursework early to save time and tuition.
Learn about BAM →HOW TO APPLY & CONTACT
Your UH Mānoa Journey
Starts Here
Application
International Undergraduate Application
Applicants must submit a non-refundable application fee, relevant transcripts (high school or post-secondary), and proof of English proficiency.
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*Admitted international undergraduate students must submit a copy of passport and financial documents for I-20 issuance
More admission information→
International Graduate Application
Graduate applications are processed by Graduate Admissions and requirements vary by program.
More graduate admission →
From Hawaiʻi to the World, Your Opportunities Are Limitless
As an international student at UH Mānoa, your global journey does not stop when you arrive in the U.S. After enrolling, you may choose to study in other countries through our Study Abroad, International Exchange, or National Student Exchange programs-expanding your academic, cultural, and professional experiences even further.
"Throughout my four years at UH Mānoa, I was able to work with an incredible community of teachers, peers, and faculty members. This network has brought me opportunities ranging from research programs to international internships, which made my time at the university truly memorable!"
Roma Amor Malasarte
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
BS Information and Computer Sciences, 2025