Question 1

What is UH Manoa famous for?

Accepted Answer

UH Manoa is a R1 institution. It is a top-ranked in Top 60 Public Universities as per the National Science Foundation. This university is famous for its pioneering research in fileds like Oceanography, Linguistics, Pacific Islands and Asian Area Studies, Genetics, etc.

Question 2

Is the University of Hawaii at Manoa R1 or R2?

Accepted Answer

UH Manoa is one of the 146 R1 Universities. It is one of the top tier universities and a land-sea-space and sun-grant institutions. The total number of students at this university is 20,000+. UH Manoa is a global leader in Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Question 3

What is the acceptance rate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa?

Accepted Answer

The University of Hawaii at Manoa acceptance rate is around 87%. This acceptance rate suggests that this university is less selective. Indian students who want to take admission to the UG courses of  UH Manoa should have passed secondary school. Whereas those who want to take admission to PG courses of UH Manoa, Indian students should have a Bachelor's degree.

Question 4

What GPA do you need to get into the University of Hawaii at Manoa?

Accepted Answer

Indian students who want to get admission to the University of Hawaii at Manoa UG courses should have passed secondary school. They must have attained a GPA of 3.0. For admission to the PG courses of UH Manoa, Indian students should have completed a Bachelor's degree. The minimum GPA requirement may vary as per the courses.

Question 5

What are the English language requirements for the University of Hawaii at Manoa?

Accepted Answer

The English language proficiency scores accepted to UH Manoa are TOEFL / IELTS / Duolingo. The minimum scores that have to be shown for the University of Hawaii at Manoa admissions are-Tests UG Minimum ScoresPG Minimum ScoresNew TOEFL5 on iBT3.5 on iBTIELTS7.06.0Duolingo13595

Question 6

What is the application fee for the University of Hawaii at Manoa?

Accepted Answer

UH Manoa application fee is USD 70 for UG students  (Around INR 6300). For Graduate Division, the University of Hawaii at Manoa application fee is USD 100 (Around INR 9,000). To apply to the Uni of Hawaii at Manoa, the students can apply via the university's application system.

Question 7

How much does the University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?

Accepted Answer

The annual tuition fee for UG students at UH Manoa is USD 33,552 and for PG students, it is going to be around USD 22,432. The course-wise tuition fee for UH Manoa is given below. Courses1st Year Tuition FeesMS (2 courses)INR 22 L - 23 LMBA/PGDM (1 course)INR 23 LB.E. / B.Tech (2 courses)INR 31 L - 37 LAlong with the tuition fees, UH Manoa students are required to pay the living expenses too.

Question 8

What is the cost of living for UH Manoa?

Accepted Answer

For the academic year 2025-26 at UH Manoa, the living expenses are given below. ParticularsOn-Campus Living Books & suppliesUSD 1,404HousingUSD 7,852FoodUSD 7,364Personal expensesUSD 2,778TransportationUSD 1,278

Question 9

What programs is the University of Hawaii at Manoa known for?

Accepted Answer

UH Manoa offers 200+ courses. The popular majors of the University of Hawaii at Manoa are-PsychologyRegistered NursingMarketing / Marketing ManagementFinanceBusiness Administration and ManagementLiberal Arts

Question 10

How long is the MS in Mechanical Engineering course of the University of Hawaii at Manoa?

Accepted Answer

UH Manoa MS in Mechanical Engineering course is between 18-24 months. For admission to this course of UH Manoa, Indian students should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. GRE test scores are also required. Students can apply to this course via the university portal along with statement of purpose and three LORs.

Question 11

Is the University of Hawaii at Manoa a good school?

Accepted Answer

In the National Universities category ranking 2026, the University of Hawaii at Manoa ranking is #169. Last year, this university was ranked at #171. In the current year ranking, UH Manoa's rank has improved in 2026. UH Manoa also ranks at #92 in the Top Public schools category.

Question 12

What is the UH ranking in the QS?

Accepted Answer

UH Manoa is one of the public universities in Honolulu, US. As per the 2026 QS rankings, the Uni of Hawaii at Manoa ranks at #546. In the previous year, this university ranked at #488. In 2026, UH Manoa has managed to rank among the Top 600 Universities in the world.

Question 13

Where does UH Manoa rank in Times Higher Education rankings?

Accepted Answer

In 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) world university rankings, UH Manoa ranks at #251-300. This university has managed to stay at the same position as 2025. The subject rankings of UH Manoa are-Physical Sciences: #126-150Arts & Humanities: #151-175Education Studies: #101-125Law: #201-250

Question 14

Is Hawaii at Manoa D1?

Accepted Answer

One of the largest and the oldest of the 10 UH campuses, the University of Hawaii at Manoa is a NCAA Division I institution. The athletics department comprises 21 men's, women's and co-ed teams. UH Manoa competes in the Big West Conference.

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