At the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, we give you the tools to follow your dreams with a choice of 93 bachelorʻs degree programs, 85 masterʻs degree programs, 53 doctoral degree programs, and 4 professional doctoral degrees.
UNDERGRADUATE | ADVANCED DEGREE
20,028
Total Fall 2024 Enrollment (15,375 Undergraduate, 4,653 Graduate)
Out-of-State (U.S Mainland and U.S. Nationals)
122 Countries and Regions Represented
Top 25% in high school
Ten UH Mānoa subjects are ranked among the top in the world, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject. These include top 200 world placements in education, arts and humanities, and physical sciences. Four disciplines placed in the top 1%, and the rest in the top 2–4%, out of more than 25,000 institutions worldwide. These rankings are among the most recognized global measures of academic and research excellence.
*Only U.S. citizens are included in this calculation
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Designated by the Carnegie Institute
Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC)
UH Mānoa ranked No. 92 as a top U.S. public university; No. 171 overall in the U.S.; No. 187 as a best value school, which factors in academic quality and cost; and No. 218 in social mobility, which measures how well schools graduated students who were federal Pell Grant recipients; and No. 120 for best colleges for veterans. UH Mānoa also tied for No. 7 in the nation in ethnic diversity.
Wall Street Journal (WSJ):
UH Mānoa ranked No. 302 overall and No. 127 for public universities The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is one of the best in the country, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). UH Mānoa was one of 500 universities that made the WSJ/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings released in September 2024. Schools were selected out of more than 2,600 4-year colleges.
The Office of Admissions reviews Freshman, Transfer, International, and 2nd Bachelor applications. We accept applications for both the fall and spring semesters. Be aware that certain majors/programs have various admission deadlines and additional application procedures.
Step 1
Complete and submit an online application for the semester you want to start.
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Step 2
Submit a non-refundable application fee or submit an application fee waiver request.
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Step 3
Submit official/unofficial high school transcripts (freshman) or postsecondary transcripts (transfer or 2nd Bachelor).
Step 4
Allow a minimum of 4 weeks for an admissions decision to be rendered.
For more admission information and requirements, visit manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions
Interested in fulfilling professional goals, personal goals, or learning new skills? Want to move ahead in your career? Need to upskill? Consider an advanced degree or graduate certificate, a few offer an online option. Please contact the program for more information regarding online options.
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85 Master's programs (30-90* credits) *professional programs require more credits
Time to Degree:
53 Doctoral programs (varies by program)
43 Graduate Certificates (15-18 credits)
2-3 years for a Master's degree with full time study
5-7 years for a doctoral degree with full time study
Full and part-time study are available for most programs
Schedule an appointment to talk about your goals and interests with the graduate chair of the program(s) of interest
For master's degree programs in the Shidler College of Business, please see ´ shidler.hawaii.edu/graduate
Inquire about possible funding to help support your journey. Maybe your employer would help to support this endeavor? Submit an online application with all required materials for the semester you want to be considered for admission.
Consistently recognized as one of the best values in undergraduate college education in the United States, UH Manoa offers a variety of financial assistance including grants, scholarships, loans, workstudy, and student employment.
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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. For a detailed listing of all cost of attendance budgets, please visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/fas/cost
Total Annual Investment (Undergraduate)
Total Annual Investment (Graduate) Based on full-time (8 Mānoa credits per semester) cost of attendance
In green Mānoa Valley our Alma Mater stands Where mountain winds and showers refresh her fertile lands; The flag of freedom beckons above her shining walls, To larger truth and service our Alma Mater calls.
Hawai‘i, we have gathered within thy wide-flung doors, As sons and daughters claiming her freely offered stores; Our loyal praise we tender, and pledge to hold thy aim, Till ocean’s far horizons shall hear thy honored name.
Did you know? The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has earned national acclaim for its scenic beauty, with Travel + Leisure naming it one of America’s 30 most beautiful college campuses. The 320-acre campus is home to more than 4,000 trees across 500 plant species and is accredited as one of just two arboreta in Hawaiʻi recognized by ArbNet and the Morton Arboretum. It has also been honored 16 times as a Tree Campus USA for excellence in urban forest stewardship and community engagement.
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