International Student Guide
A World-Class Education in One of the Safest and Most Beautiful Places on Earth
Where East Meets West
59.4%
Hawai‘i (In-State)
34.3%
Out-of-State (U.S Mainland and U.S. Nationals)
FOUNDED IN 1907
Over a century preparing students for success
RESEARCH 1
6.2% International (Includes non U.S citizens)
96 Countries and Regions Represented
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO: 13:1
85% OF FACULTY WITH PHD
UH Mānoa is a Research 1 (R1) university—one of only 187 institutions in the United States—recognized for the highest level of research activity and academic excellence.
UNIVERSITY DISTINCTIONS
• Ranked in the Top 2.2% of universities worldwide (out of more than 25,000 institutions) for academics, research, faculty, and sustainability (2026 QS World University Rankings)
• Ranked No. 77 among U.S. four-year institutions (2026 QS)
• Ranked in the 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 (2025 QS)
• International Business: No. 20 U.S. (2025 U.S. News)
• Oceanography: No. 32 U.S. / No. 35 in North America (2025 EduRank)
• Engineering: No. 150 among the best undergraduate engineering programs that offer doctoral degrees in the country (2026 U.S. News)
1,265 International Students
20,404
Total Fall 2025 Enrollment (15,735 Undergraduate, 4,669 Graduate)
INSTITUTION TYPE
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.
AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION
Competitive tuition and scholarships up to $22,000 per year make a world-class education more accessible.
CAREER & GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Hands-on learning, internships, research opportunities, and a global alumni network of 194,000+ graduates prepare students for global success.
Investing in Your Future
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.
For a detailed listing of all cost of attendance budgets, please visit:
manoa.hawaii.edu/fas/cost
International Undergraduate Scholarships
Global Leadership
Owns and operates Coconut Island (Moku O Loʻe), the only research facility in the world built entirely on a coral reef, offering handson learning in oceanography and marine science
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
John A. Burns School of Medicine has ranked #1 in National Institutes of Health research awards among community-based public medical schools
Hawai’i Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HISEAS) is the longest earthbased Mars simulation conducted on U.S. soil
Hawaii Institute of Astronomy discovered Earth’s first known interstellar visitor passing through our Solar System
The Music Department is known globally for having the nation’s largest ethnomusicology program
The only university in the world to have both satellite fabrication capabilities and direct access to orbital space with the Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory
We are among the universities leading multilingual and multicultural education in the nation with 29 world languages taught on campus
The Cyber-Enabled Collaboration Analysis Navigation and Observation Environment (CyberCANOE), a data visualization system said to be the best in the country
Areas of Study
At the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, we give you the tools to follow your dreams with a choice of 97 bachelorʻs degree programs, 86 masterʻs degree programs, 56 doctoral degree programs, and 5 professional doctoral degrees.
UNDERGRADUATE | MASTERS | DOCTORATE
Your UH Mānoa Journey Starts Here
International Undergraduate Application Applicants must submit a non-refundable application fee, relevant transcripts (high school or post-secondary), and proof of English proficiency.
Complete online application go.hawaii.edu/HJy
*Admitted international undergraduate students must submit a copy of passport and financial documents for I-20 issuance
For more admission information, visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/ international
International Graduate Application Graduate applications are processed by Graduate Admissions and requirements vary by program.
For more graduate admission, visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/ international-students/
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!"
manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/international intladm@hawaii.edu instagram.com/uhmanoaglobal instagram.com/manoa_admissions The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is an equal opportunity institution.
Roma Amor Malasarte Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands BS Information and Computer Sciences, 2025 Roma is seen on the cover, third person from the left.