International Guide 2019 - 2020

International Student Guide

2020 - 2021

TOP 1.7% UH MÄ noa is consistently ranked among the top 1.7% of nearly 18,000 universities in the world!

Welina

mānoa

Mai

(Welcome)

n. vast and deep

Like its literal definition in Hawaiian, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa offers a vast array of opportunities unique as the place we are named for.

In traditional times, Mānoa valley was expertly cared for and cultivated by Native Hawaiians. In return, it provided an abundance of sustenance and protection for its residents. Today, Mānoa continues to furnish the resources that enable our institution to be a thriving land-, sea-, space-, and sun- grant university. In keeping with the Native Hawaiian manner of reciprocity, these blessings are passed on to you in the form of academic excellence so that you are equipped to take care of yourself, humanity, Hawaiʻi, and the world.

WELCOME TO AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE LIKE NONE FOUND ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD.

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PHOTO CREDIT: CAMERON BROOKS

Uniquely Mānoa 65.7°F (18.7°C) Average annual precipitation

3 MILES (5 KM) From Mānoa to downtown Honolulu and less than a mile from Waikīkī.

200 FT. (61 M.) Vertical drop at Mānoa Falls. A well known and popular hiking trail and waterfall in Mānoa!

LYON ARBORETUM A 194-acre (785,090 sq. m) botanical garden located in upper Mānoa Valley, Lyon Arboretum is home to over 5,000 species of tropical plants and ranked in the top ten list of 50 best university gardens in the United States.

A resource for both the University and our community.

Maluna a'e o nā lāhui a pau ke ola o ke kanaka.

"Above all nations is humanity."

LOCATION

FOUNDED

ACCREDITATION

Honolulu, Oʻahu, HI

AVG. CLASS SIZE

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

103

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Bachelor Programs

Masters Programs

TOP 5 MAJORS FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS:

33 Lower Division 20 Upper Division

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Doctoral Programs

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO: 13:1 % OF FACULTY WITH PHD: 85%

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Professional Programs

TOP 5 MAJORS FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS: 1. Business Administration

Travel Industry Management

Biology

Economics

2. Second Language Studies 3. Economics 4. Civil Engineering

Accounting

5. Business Administration

Finance

Student Characteristics

STUDENT DIVERSITY • 40.7% *Asian

• 23.4% Caucasian

• 16.2% *Native Hawaiian • 15% Multiracial • 1.9% Hispanic

65%

Hawai‘i (In-State)

105

Countries and Regions Represented

28%

U.S. National

17,710

Total Fall 2018 Enrollment

(12,864 Undergraduate 4,742 Graduate)

6%

International

56%

Female

• 1.7% African American • 0.4% Unknown

• 0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native

*Asian *Native Hawaiian or • 9.8% Filipino Pacific Islander • 8.5% Japanese • 14% Native Hawaiian • 8.6% Mixed Asian or Part Hawaiian • 7.1% Chinese • < 1% Pacific Islander • 3.2% Korean • 1% Other Asian

DID YOU KNOW?

UH Mānoa is the 6th most ethnically diverse universityin the United States (2018, US News and World Report)

Based on Fall 2018 facts and statistics provided by UH Mānoa Institutional Research & Analysis Office.

For more information, visit www.hawaii.edu/irao

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Why choose

UH Mānoa?

SCHOLARSHIPS

SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The Office of International Student Services is the #1 resource for international students at UH Mānoa. They prepare you before your arrival to Hawai‘i, assist you with student visa clearance, introduce you to the campus through an orientation event and week of activities, provide programs that help promote cross-cultural adjustment, and provide continued support throughout your academic career.

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Cost can be a big factor in attending a university in the U.S. UH Mānoa has a number of scholarships just for international students that can greatly reduce your tuition cost. See page 14 for more information.

RANKING UH Mānoa is ranked 306 out of 18,000 universities worldwide (Center for World University Rankings, 2018). On a national level, UH Mānoa is ranked 159 of all the universities in the U.S. (US News & World Report, 2018). Many of our individual programs have high rankings as well. These rankings are due to the quality of education, the quality of our faculty, quality of our publications, number of research output, and employment of graduates.

DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

UH Mānoa’s student body is a reflection of Hawaii’s reputation of being one of the most diverse places in the U.S. Over 100 countries and regions make up the UH Mānoa student population. As a result, UH Mānoa is ranked sixth of U.S. national universities in ethnic diversity (US News and World Report, 2018).

In addition to a great academic experience, you will develop cross cultural communication and gain multicultural experiences that will be invaluable.

A healthy mind and body is key to academic success. At UH Mānoa, we provide that balance with the Warrior Rec Center (pictured), one of the best recreational facilities in Hawai‘i.

Through our intramural sports program, complete against other students in sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, or table tennis. Student Recreational Services offers hiking excursions, surf lessons, sailing lessons, stand up paddle (SUP), or kayaking. If you would like to do activities on your own, equipment rental is available.

SAFE AND SECURE CAMPUS UH Mānoa is one of the safest and most secure campuses in the U.S. Among the most attended universities in the U.S., UH Mānoa is ranked seventh in safety resources (College Stats, 2017). UH Mānoa is also ranked 74 in safety out of 2,167 four year colleges and universities (Alarms.org, 2017). This is due to 24-hour security officers on duty, emergency call boxes throughout the campus, safety escort services, a safety and emergency mobile application, and a comprehensive public safety website. It is always good to be aware of your surroundings, but it is reassuring to know that you are in a safe environment.

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Academic Programs Undergraduate | Masters | Doctorate

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• • • • • • • • • •

A • • •

•

• • • •

Adapted Physical Activity** American Studies Animal Sciences Anthropology Architecture Art Art History Asian International Affairs Asian Studies Astronomy Astrophysics Athletic Training Atmospheric Science

B

Biochemistry • Biological Engineering • Biology • • • • Botany • • Business Administration Business, Accounting • • Business, Entrepreneurship • Business, Finance • • Business, Human Resource Management • • • Business, Information Systems Business, International • Business, Management • Business, Management Information Systems • Business, Marketing • • Business, Marketing Management

• • • • • • • • •

C

Cell & Molecular Biology Chemistry Chinese Chinese Studies Classics • Clinical & Translational Research • Communication • • • Communication & Information Sciences Communication Sciences & Disorders • Communicology (Speech) • • • • • Computer Science Creative Media • • Curriculum & Instruction Curriculum Studies •

• • • • • •

• • • Economics • Education • • Educational Administration*** • • Educational Foundations*** • Educational Policy Studies*** • • Educational Psychology Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary • Education, Exceptionalities*** • • Education, Learning Design & Technology • •

Education, Physical

•

Education, Secondary •

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Engineering, Construction

•

Engineering, Computer

• • • Engineering, Electrical • • • Engineering, Mechanical •

Education, Special

O

Engineering Science

• • • English •

• • Ocean & Resources Engineering • • Oceanography

English as a Second Language* • • Entomology

•

Environmental Design (Architecture)

•

P

Environmental Earth Sciences (Geology) •

Pacific Islands Studies • • Peace Studies* • Philippine Language & Literature • Philippine Studies • • • • Philosophy • • • Physics Plant & Environmental Protection Sciences • • • • Political Science • Professional Educational Practice • • • Psychology Public Administration • • • • Public Health

Environmental Management

•

Environmental Studies* • Epidemiology

•

Ethnic Studies

•

Ethnobotany

F • • • • • •

Fashion Design & Merchandising Filipino+ Food Science Food Science & Human Nutrition French

G

H

I Ilokano+ Indonesian* Information & Computer Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies

• • • • • • • • •

J

K

S Samoan* Sanskrit* Second Language Studies Social Welfare Social Work Sociology South Asian Studies Southeast Asian Studies Spanish

T Thai* • Theatre Travel Industry Management Tropical Agriculture & the Environment • Tropical Medicine • Tropical Plant Pathology • Tropical Plant & Soil Science

U

Khmer (Cambodian)* Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science Korean Korean Studies

• • Urban & Regional Planning

•

L • • Law Library & Information Science • • • • Linguistics*

•

V Vietnamese*

W Women’s Studies

Z

M

• • • Marine Biology • • • Mathematics Medical Technology • • Medicine • • • Microbiology • • Molecular Biosciences & Bioengineering Molecular Biosciences & Biotechnology • Molecular Cell Biology • • • • Music

Rehabilitation Counseling Religion Russian

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Hawaiian • • Hawaiian Studies • • Hindi* • • • • History Human Development & Family Studies •

• • • • •

R

• • • •

• • • Geography Geoscience for Professionals • German • Global Environmental Science •

E

• • East Asian Languages & Literatures

•

•

• • • • • • • •

Earth Sciences (Geology & Geophysics)

•

• • • Engineering, Civil

D

Dance Dental Hygiene Developmental & Reproductive Biology Dietetics

• • • Natural Resources & Environmental Management • • • Nursing Nutritional Sciences • • Nutrition

Education, Teaching

• • • Japanese Japanese Studies • Journalism • • Juridical Science

• • Earth and Planetary Sciences •

N

•

• • • Zoology +

Concentration in Philippine Languages & Literature

* Interdisciplinary Studies **Concentration in Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science ***Concentration in Education

At the University of Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i at MÄ noa, we give you the tools to follow your dreams with a choice of 103 different majors, 91 graduate majors, 54 doctoral degrees, and 5 first professional degrees.

WHEREVER YOU WANT TO GO, WE CAN HELP YOU GET THERE. Pre-Professional Preparation for Advanced Study Audiology Clinical Psychology Dentistry Dietetics *Interdisciplinary Studies Law Medicine Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Podiatry Public Health Veterinary Science

Unsure about your major?

Our Exploratory Programs assist students in selecting a major that aligns their interests, abilities, and goals.

TO LEARN MORE, VISIT manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/exploratory

Want to earn your Bachelors and Masters in 5 years?

The Bachelor's and Master's (BAM) Degree Program gives you the opportunity to graduate with both your Bachelor's and Master's degree within 5 years!

TO LEARN MORE, VISIT manoa.hawaii.edu/bam

Academic programs are subject to change. See catalog for most current program information. Visit manoa.hawaii.edu/catalog

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Global

Leadership

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is globally recognized for pioneering research in a number of fields and disciplines. We have the distinction of being the most ethnically diverse institutions of higher education in the country and regarded as being one of only a handful of colleges to have a land, sea, and space grant designation.

AT MA NOA, WE DON'T JUST EDUCATE - WE HELP YOU MAKE HISTORY! Owns and operates the only research facility in the world, Moku O Loʻe, or Coconut Island, built entirely on a coral reef. (Pictured)

Hawaiʻi Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) is the longest earth-based Mars simulation conducted on U.S. soil.

The Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge is the only indigenous college in a Research I ranked institution.

Students have an opportunity to pursue, perpetuate, research, and revitalize all areas and forms of Hawaiian knowledge.

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Hawai‘i Institute of Astronomy discovered

Earth’s first known interstellar visitor passing through our Solar System.

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literature is the largest one of its kind in the nation.

The Institute for Biogenesis The Music Department is known globally for having the nation’s largest ethnomusicology program.

Research at the John A. Burns School of Medicine cloned the world’s first mouse and pioneered genetic and reproductive research with transgenic mice.

PICTURED: THE HAWAI'I INSTITUTE OF MARINE BIOLOGY (HIMB) LOCATED ON COCONUT ISLAND (MOKU O LO'E) IN KANE'OHE BAY OFF THE ISLAND OF O'AHU, CONDUCTS MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF TROPICAL MARINE BIOLOGY. HIMB CONTINUES TO BE A WORLD LEADER IN RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND AND CONSERVE TROPICAL MARINE ECOSYSTEMS, DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING NEW TECHNOLOGIES THAT ADVANCE THE INFORMED STEWARDSHIP OF HAWAI'I'S MARINE AND COASTAL BIODIVERSITY. HIMB IS AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH UNIT WITHIN THE SCHOOL OF OCEAN AND EARTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (SOEST) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MANOA .

The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first

Lyon Arboretum is the only research facility in the U.S. located in a tropical rainforest, and is home to over 5,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants.

Ethnomathematics program

is offered at UH MÄ noa. Students can experience math in and outside classrooms, bridging indigenous wisdom and 21st century skills.

Shidler College of Business (international

business focus) is consistently ranked amongst the top programs in the nation by The U.S. News and World Report.

The UH Translational Health

Science Simulation Center

John A. Burns School of Medicine has been ranked #1 in the National Institutes of Health for the last three years.

The only university in the world to have both satellite fabrication capabilities and direct access to orbital space with the Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i Space

is regarded as one of the most advanced simulation centers in the nation, and gives students a chance to experience real-life scenarios using high-tech simulation technology.

Flight Laboratory

Scientists at the College of

Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources were

the first in the world to develop a disease-resistant, transgenic papaya species.

The Cyber-Enabled Collaboration Analysis Navigation and Observation Environment (CyberCANOE), a data visualization system said to be the best in the country.

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RAINBOW WARRIORS The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa athletic teams (Rainbow Warrior Mens and Rainbow Wahine Womens) are named for the rainbows, which are commonly seen in Mānoa Valley. The logo pictured is the original logo for the University of Hawaiʻi Athletics Department from 1982-2000.

NCAA DIVISION I Cheer on our nationally ranked NCAA Division I athletic programs that include 12 Women's sports, 7 Men's sports, and 2 coed sports.

RAINBOW INVITATIONAL Since 1979, the Rainbow Invitational is an annual event where local high school band students are invited to participate in a showcase at Aloha Stadium.

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Lets Go

Bows!

Athletics and the UH Band programs are huge traditions at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

Approximately 450 student athletes compete on 21 NCAA Division I teams with an additional 300 students performing in marching and concert bands. With your valid student ID, gain free access to UH athletic games on campus as well as admission to Aloha Stadium for Warrior Football.

ATHLETICS (NCAA DIVISION I) hawaiiathletics.com MEN’S SPORTS Baseball Basketball Football Golf Swimming and Diving Tennis Volleyball WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball Beach Volleyball Cross Country Golf Sailing Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track and Field Volleyball Water Polo

BAND uhbands.org CONCERT BANDS Wind Ensemble Symphonic Band Concert Band Fall Band Summer Band Chamber Groups Jazz Ensemble MARCHING BAND Pep Bands UH Drumline UH Color Guard Rainbow Dancers

COED SPORTS Cheerleading Sailing PICTURED: STAN SHERIFF CENTER

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Admissions UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FRESHMAN ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT: GPA/marks equivalent to B* = Exceptional grade/marks* Math Science

TRANSFER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT:

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Minimum transferable semester credits

APPLICATION FEE: http://apply.hawaii.edu

2.50

GRADUATE STUDENTS

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT: Received or expect to receive an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher learning or a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.

Overall above average academic performance for undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, or graduate course work that is equivalent to B grade (3.00 on 4.00 scale) in U.S. post-secondary schools.

Overall GPA/marks*

US$70

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT:

APPLICATION FEE: http://apply.hawaii.edu

US$100

Many academic departments have additional requirements, including the GRE, TOEFL score minimums, GPA minimums, GMAT and other documentation specific to the graduate field of study. Please contact the individual graduate program to inquire about additional requirements.

TOEFL (Internet) = 61 TOEFL (Paper) = 500 IELTS (Academic Section) = 5.0 EIKEN = Grade 2A

For a complete description of the admissions requirements, go to:

STANDARDIZED TEST REQUIREMENT:

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT:

The SAT or ACT is required for admissions, however, substitutions are accepted.

To see the substitutions, go to the international admissions requirements page listed below.

TOEFL and IELTS minimum scores vary by field of study. Contact the individual graduate program to inquire about minimum score requirements.

*All GPA/marks are based on a U.S. secondary school and a 4.00 grading scale.

For a complete description of the admissions requirements, go to:

https://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/ undergrad/apply/international.html

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Checklist

PHOTO CREDIT: JEFF KUWABARA

http://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/content/ prospective-students

STANDARDIZED TEST REQUIREMENT: Contact the individual graduate program to inquire about what exams are required and the minimum score to obtain. Visit:

https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/content/ graduate-programs

Studying Marine Biology at the University of Hawai'i at MÄ noa has allowed me to get hands on experience in underwater data collection and has given me the opportunity to get out of the classroom and actually do science - not just talk about it."

JAKE REICHARD

Snohomish, Washington Marine Biology Major â&#x20AC;&#x2122;20

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT TUITION:

GRADUATE STUDENT TUITION:

ROOM & BOARD:

ROOM & BOARD:

$33,336

+

$13,673

$47,009*

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$37,392

+

$13,673

$51,065*

Investing in your

Future

INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES** SCHOLARSHIP Mānoa International Excellence Scholarship International Merit Award Scholarship*** International Undergraduate Student Scholarship Mānoa Academic Merit Scholarship***

AWARD AMOUNT

~$22,032 USD per year (for 4 years)

~$16,380 USD per year

(for each year of attendance)

$10,000 USD per year $2,000 USD per year (for 4 years)

CLASS STANDING

GRADE POINT AVERAGE****

SAT ACT OR SCORE SCORE

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE

Freshman

3.5

"High" SAT "High" ACT

January 15

Freshman

3.3

Transfer

3.3

Freshman

3.0

Transfer

3.0

Freshman

3.5

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: Office of Admissions Scholarships

www.hawaii.edu/fas/info/scholarships.php

International Student Services Scholarships

www.hawaii.edu/issmanoa/?page_id=2533

STAR Database

www.star.hawaii.edu/scholarship

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-

No Deadline

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No Deadline

1280

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Apply for Admission by January 5

*The 2020 - 2021 estimated tuition and room and board costs are projected costs to attend for an academic year. The totals listed are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Regents.

Cost total does not include student fees, books, supplies, and daily expenses. **Scholarship opportunities and award amounts are subject to change. Some scholarships cannot be combined. ***No separate scholarship application is required.

Scholarship eligibility is determined when an Admissions Application is submitted. ****Grade Point Average is based on the US 4.0 scale.

Grades/marks outside of the US will be converted to the US 4.0 scale to determine scholarship eligibility.

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A special mahalo to UH Athletics, Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office, Ka Leo O Hawai‘i, Jose Magno, Cameron Brooks, Jeff Kuwabara and our UH Rainbow Warrior students for their image contributions.