Established in 1907, the University of Hawai‘i 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.
It has widely recognized strengths in tropical agriculture, tropical medicine, oceanography, astronomy, electrical engineering, volcanology, evolutionary biology, comparative philosophy, comparative religion, Hawaiian studies, Pacific Islands studies, Asian studies and Pacific and Asian regional public health.
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is a world-class university providing affordable, quality higher education to the people of Hawai‘i and conducting pioneering research to address critical issues facing the state.
UH Mānoa continues to be an excellent value with tuition more than $4,000 below the national average for a public university, according to the U.S. Department of Education, and one of the reasons why Hawai‘i, compared to the other states, has one of the country’s lowest rates of student debt. The flagship campus of the UH System is consistently ranked in the top 1.5 percent nationally and internationally.
UH Mānoa is one of 115 R1: Research Universities, considered the top tier in the country, and one of a handful of land-, sea- and space-grant institutions. It is a global leader in earth and environmental sciences, consistently ranked among the top 15 universities internationally, ahead of some of the world’s most prestigious schools. UH Mānoa researchers provide world class expertise to local leaders on important issues including sustainability, climate, food systems and Hawai‘i’s unique health issues.
Committed to being the leading indigenous serving university in the country, UH Mānoa proudly delivers a unique multicultural global experience in a Hawaiian place of learning, with a long history of adherence to the principles of sustainability and the essence of aloha—truly like nowhere else on earth.
According to The Chronicle of Higher Education “The University of Hawaii-Manoa is the most diverse university in terms of students and faculty,with a student-body Diversity Index of 76 — a full 22 points greater than the index for the U.S. population as of 2010 — and a faculty index of 61.”
One of only a handful of universities nationwide to hold the distinction of being a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution, UH Mānoa is ranked in the top 50 public universities in research expenditures by the National Science Foundation.
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa maintains a vibrant and active research program with more than $300 million in new extramural funds for research in 2014. UH Mānoa’s faculty includes members of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering and the National Institute of Medicine.Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having “very high research activity,” UH Mānoa is known for its pioneering research in such fields as oceanography, astronomy, Pacific Islands and Asian area studies, linguistics, cancer research, and genetics.
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.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.
Our Asia and Pacific collections in Hamilton Library are among the many academic and other resources that make UH Mānoa a destination of choice for students, faculty and researchers from around the world.
Graduate Division (previously, Office of Graduate Education) provides opportunities for further study, research and professional training to students who have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. All of the graduate programs at UHM apply rigorous academic standards. Special emphasis is placed on the cultivation of scholarly attitudes and methods of research and creative activity.
UH Mānoa 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 and wellness. Our on-campus food and housing options also allow you to stay healthy and have fun while you’re at it.
Life at UH Mānoa is never boring, especially if you join one of the 200-plus student clubs and organizations dedicated to a range of themes and pursuits—from religious topics and social and political issues to arts and culture, community service, academic and other activities.
The campus offers sports and 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.
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa was founded in 1907 under the Morrill Act as a land-grant college of agriculture and mechanic arts. Regular classes began the following year with President John Gilmore at the helm and five freshmen, five preparatory students, and 13 faculty in temporary quarters near Honolulu’s Thomas Square. In 1912 the newly-named College of Hawaiʻi relocated to Mānoa Valley and the first permanent building—known today as Hawaiʻi Hall—was erected amid pig farms and kiawe groves.
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UH-Manoa is a great university. It is affordable and probably one of the most diverse campus in the country.
By Lance T. (Aug, 2012) |
The University of Hawai'i might be the most beautiful campus in the states. This campus was started in 1907 and has continued to grow and flourish since then. The diversity you will find here rivals that of the most prominent international schools abound. There are tons of hidden gems if you are looking for good eats or great places to take a scenic walk. All in all, the University of Hawai'i is a great place to go to school and an even better place to experience Aloha!
By Ryan D. (Aug, 2012) |
Great school. I was in and out of college for 16 years before enrolling at UHM full-time in 2006. By Summer 2008 I had my bachelor's degree.
Like all big schools it is easy to get lost in the shuffle. When I needed help I found professors, advisers, administrators and instructors bent over backwards to make sure that my progress was as smooth as could be. The financial aid office was also extremely helpful. There is a lot of paperwork and it may seem daunting but once everything is in order it is awesome to see bills getting paid so I could focus on school, I did work full-time in the Summer to help with expenses, though.
As other reviewers have commented, there is an unpublicized bar on campus. I guess finding out about it and then telling friends is one of those cute little traditions that makes UHM seem less like a big-generic metropolis and more like an ivy-covered liberal arts college. There is also a secret garden. Another under-publicized gem is the all-you-can-eat buffet in Hale Aloha Dorm. Lunch is about $8 and dinner is about $12 for the price, the food is excellent and I still eat there 1-2 times per week.
As for the negatives, the campus is somewhat rundown and although I never lived on campus, I have heard that the dorms left a lot to be desired. But the flip side of that is that UHM's out-of-state cost-of-attendance is actually cheaper than California's In-state cost-of-attendance. Believe me someone has to pay to maintain UCLA's Olympic quality facilities--personally I'd rather have more modest facilities and lower cost-of-attendance.
By Scott D. (Aug, 2011) |
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