International Student Guide
TOP 2% UH Mānoa is consistently ranked among the top 2% of nearly 26,000 universities in the world!
To make the most of your Mānoa Experience, don’t forget to study and take every opportunity, try to make as many friends, but lastly, have FUN!"
REPHANIAH DEIDRA AGUSTINUS SURABAYA, INDONESIA BA MARINE BIOLOGY, 23'
DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT
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 6th most ethnically diverse university in the U.S. (2021, U.S. News and World Report).
SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The Office of International Student Services is the #1 resource for international students at UH Mānoa. They prepare students with the overall transition to UH Mānoa programs that help promote crosscultural adjustment, and provide continued support throughout your academic career.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
A healthy mind and body is key to academic success. UH Mānoa provides that balance with the Warrior Recreation Center, our intramural sports program, and Student Recreational Services.
*The 2022-2023 estimated tuition/room and board are designed to provide students with 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. SCHOLARSHIPS Mānoa International Excellence Scholarship https://www.manoa.hawaii.edu/ admissions/scholarships International Student Services Scholarships http://www.hawaii.edu/issmanoa/pages/ home/scholarships.php Graduate Student Financial Support https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/ financial-support/ STAR Database
Scholarship_live/login.jsp Investing in Your Future 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. + UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT TUITION $32,904 ROOM & BOARD $13,030 $45,934 + GRADUATE STUDENT TUITION $36,768 ROOM & BOARD $13,030 $49,798 For a full cost breakdown, visit: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/financing/index.html
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Admissions Checklist ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT Received or expect to receive an equivalent degree from a recognized non-US institution of higher learning or a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited US 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 US post-secondary schools. STANDARDIZED TESTS ARE OPTIONAL The SAT or ACT is optional for admissions. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT TOEFL (Internet) = 61 TOEFL (Paper) = 500 IELTS (Academic Section) = 5.0 EIKEN = Grade 2A Duolingo, Cambridge Assessment, Pearson qualifying scores are acceptable as well. STANDARDIZED TEST REQUIREMENT http://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/content/ graduate-programs Contact the individual graduate program to inquire about what exams are required and the minimum score to obtain. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT TOEFL: Minimum score 61 iBT (scores may vary for each graduate program: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/ graduate-programs/) IELTS: Minimum score is 6.00 for the overall band test results. NOTE: TOEFL/IELTS minimum scores for teaching assistantships are higher. FRESHMAN ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT: GPA/marks equivalent to B (e.g. 75%)* = Exceptional grade/marks* Math Science 24 2.5 TRANSFER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT: Minimum transferable semester courses Overall GPA/marks* GRADUATE STUDENTS https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/ admissions-requirements/ UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS https://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/ undergrad/apply/international.html APPLICATION FEE https://manoa.hawaii.edu/ admissions/apply/ *All GPA/marks are based on a US secondary school and a 4.00 grading scale. US$70 APPLICATION FEE http://apply.hawaii.edu 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. US$100
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Visit us! Experience a campus tour by emailing visituhm@hawaii.edu The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. Research Tier I UniversityOne of only 115 universities in US with this distinction Ranked in the top 18 International Business undergraduate programs (US News and World Report) 6th most ethnically diverse university in the U.S. (2021, U.S. News and World Report). 1st place for the Best College in the State of Hawai‘i (2022, Honolulu Star-Advertiser). Our 320-acre Mānoa campus is home to more than 4,000 trees and 500 species from all over the world. Ranked top 2% in the world for academic and research excellence (2022 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings). UH Mānoa is No. 200 in the world and No. 65 in the U.S. (Round University Ranking 2020), placing the UH Mānoa campus in the “Golden League” tier out of an estimated 26,000 universities in the world. International Student Services http://www.hawaii.edu/issmanoa Office of Global Engagement https://manoa.hawaii.edu/global Student Housing Services https://www.manoa.hawaii.edu/housing Hawaiʻi Athletics https://www.hawaiiathletics.com
Ranked in the No. 86–106 tier in the U.S. and in the No. 301–400 tier worldwide. (Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, 2022)
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