For more than two centuries, the islands of Hawaii have welcomed international visitors in the friendly spirit of “Aloha.” Some have come as students to take advantage of our outstanding education and training facilities. Those who have studied in Hawaii have returned to pioneer changes in their own nations: they have entered government service, become teachers or doctors, started their own businesses or used their Hawaii education to advance careers and move into leadership positions in their countries.
Continue the Hawaii educational tradition at one of our learning institutions. Chose from a variety of programs designed to meet a wide range of interests and needs. Advance your education and knowledge in a multi-cultural environment, while enjoying a traditional island lifestyle.
1. University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu
University of Hawaii--Manoa is a public institution that was founded in 1907. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,655, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 320 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Hawaii--Manoa's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 158. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,904 (2013-14); out-of-state tuition and fees are $27,472 (2013-14).
2. Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu
Hawaii Pacific University is a private institution that was founded in 1965. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,168, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 135 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Hawaii Pacific University's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 71. Its tuition and fees are $20,180 (2013-14).
3. Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Laie
Brigham Young University--Hawaii is a private institution that was founded in 1955. It has a rural setting and the campus size is 195 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Brigham Young University--Hawaii's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (West), 18. Its tuition and fees are $4,630 (2012-13).
4. University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo
University of Hawaii--Hilo is a public institution. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,568, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 115 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Hawaii--Hilo's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,496 (2013-14); out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,256 (2013-14).
5. Chaminade University of Honolulu, Honolulu
Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private institution that was founded in 1955. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,372, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 65 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Chaminade University of Honolulu's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 80. Its tuition and fees are $20,090 (2013-14).
6. University of Hawaii-West Oahu, Pearl City
University of Hawaii--West Oahu is a public institution that was founded in 1976. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,997, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 76 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,296 (2013-14); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,816 (2013-14).
