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Special Programs & Unique Opportunities at UH Mānoa
Explore diverse pathways for academic growth, hands-on experience, and global connections through UH Mānoa’s innovative programs and opportunities.
Academic Programs for STEM and Business Students
The Shidler College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a distinction earned by fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide. This accreditation reflects the college’s excellence in teaching, rigorous curriculum, high faculty standards, and strong student learning outcomes.
The undergraduate International Business program is ranked among the top 20 in the United States
by U.S. News & World Report, highlighting its global perspective and real-world relevance.
Travel Industry Management (TIM) program
Students also benefit from the Travel Industry Management (TIM) program, which offers hands-on experience in one of the world’s top travel and tourism destinations—Hawaiʻi.
Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE)
Additionally, the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE) fosters innovation and supports startups throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
The undergraduate International Business program is ranked among the top 20 in the United States
by U.S. News & World Report, highlighting its global perspective and real-world relevance.
Travel Industry Management (TIM) program
Students also benefit from the Travel Industry Management (TIM) program, which offers hands-on experience in one of the world’s top travel and tourism destinations—Hawaiʻi.
Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE)
Additionally, the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE) fosters innovation and supports startups throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
UH Mānoa’s College of Engineering offers high-quality, ABET-accredited programs that combine academic rigor with cutting-edge research.
National Rankings

● Undergraduate Engineering: No. 139 among U.S. universities offering doctoral degrees

● Graduate Electrical Engineering: No. 90

● Graduate Civil Engineering: No. 91

● Graduate Mechanical Engineering: No. 124

2025 U.S. News & World Report
UH Mānoa is the top engineering school in Hawaiʻi and ranks among the top 150 U.S. institutions for research impact
EduRank
Its programs are ranked in the top 2–4% globally

for teaching quality, research output, industry collaboration, and international outlook.


All undergraduate programs in Civil, Computer, Construction, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering are fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

National Rankings

● Undergraduate Engineering: No. 139 among U.S. universities offering doctoral degrees

● Graduate Electrical Engineering: No. 90

● Graduate Civil Engineering: No. 91

● Graduate Mechanical Engineering: No. 124

2025 U.S. News & World Report
UH Mānoa is the top engineering school in Hawaiʻi and ranks among the top 150 U.S. institutions for research impact
EduRank
Its programs are ranked in the top 2–4% globally

for teaching quality, research output, industry collaboration, and international outlook.

All undergraduate programs in Civil, Computer, Construction, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering are fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

UH Mānoa is globally renowned for marine science, oceanography, and environmental research.
Rankings

● Earth and Marine Sciences: No. 20 in the U.S., Top 100 globally

2025 QS Rankings

● Oceanography: No. 32 in the U.S., No. 35 in North America

2025 EduRank

Research Excellence
Hawaiʻi Ocean Time-series (HOT):
A pioneering long-term oceanographic study advancing climate and microbial ecosystem research
Hawaiʻi Undersea Research Laboratory (HURL):
Specializes in deep-sea exploration and monitoring active volcanoes like Lo‘ihi Seamount
Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (CIMAR):
In partnership with NOAA, focusing on ocean monitoring, climate science, and ecosystem forecasting
Academic Offerings

UH Mānoa offers an undergraduate degree in Global Environmental Science, as well as Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Biology and Oceanography with strong interdisciplinary and field-based research opportunities.


Students conduct research at the world-class Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) on Coconut Island, with access to coral reefs, state-of-the-art labs, and real-world ecosystems.

Rankings

● Earth and Marine Sciences: No. 20 in the U.S., Top 100 globally

2025 QS Rankings

● Oceanography: No. 32 in the U.S., No. 35 in North America

2025 EduRank

● Oceanography: No. 12 globally, No. 7 in the U.S.

2023 GRAS

Research Excellence
Hawaiʻi Ocean Time-series (HOT):
A pioneering long-term oceanographic study advancing climate and microbial ecosystem research
Hawaiʻi Undersea Research Laboratory (HURL):
Specializes in deep-sea exploration and monitoring active volcanoes like Lo‘ihi Seamount
Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (CIMAR):
In partnership with NOAA, focusing on ocean monitoring, climate science, and ecosystem forecasting
Academic Offerings

UH Mānoa offers Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Biology and Oceanography with strong interdisciplinary and field-based research opportunities.


Students conduct research at the world-class Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) on Coconut Island, with access to coral reefs, state-of-the-art labs, and real-world ecosystems.

The Marine Biology program provides students with hands-on learning in one of the world’s most biodiverse marine environments. Students work closely with faculty at HIMB, focusing on coral reefs, ecosystem conservation, genetics, and climate change.
UH Mānoa’s Astronomy program is internationally respected for groundbreaking research and unparalleled student opportunities.
Astronomical observation sites

Students study at the Institute for Astronomy (IfA) and access advanced telescopes atop Maunakea, one of the best astronomical observation sites in the world.

Rankings
Top 3% of U.S. research institutions
UH Mānoa ranks in the top 3% of U.S. research institutions in astronomy and astrophysics, placing No. 15 out of 517

2023 NSF Higher Education R&D Survey

Recognition
No. 39 nationally

Graduate program in Physics and Astronomy is ranked No. 39 nationally

2024 QS Rankings

Astronomical observation sites

Students study at the Institute for Astronomy (IfA) and access advanced telescopes atop Maunakea, one of the best astronomical observation sites in the world.

Rankings
Top 3% of U.S. research institutions
UH Mānoa ranks in the top 3% of U.S. research institutions in astronomy and astrophysics, placing No. 15 out of 517

2023 NSF Higher Education R&D Survey

Recognition
No. 39 nationally

Graduate program in Physics and Astronomy is ranked No. 39 nationally

2024 QS Rankings

Special Programs & Unique Opportunities
Bachelor’s and Master’s (BAM) Program

Earn both degrees in just five years.

First-Year Programs (ACE)

Join a learning community of 3–4 shared classes with peer mentoring for academic success.

The Honors Program

Enjoy small classes, personalized advising, and independent faculty-guided projects.

Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE)

Gain entrepreneurial experience with mentorship, funding, and startup support.

Student Success Center

Access tutoring, writing help, academic advising, and study groups.

Service Learning Program

Make an impact in your community while gaining real-world skills.

Key Research Centers and Programs
● HI-SEAS: Longest earth-based Mars simulation in the U.S.
● Institute for Astronomy: First to study interstellar visitors in our solar system
● Lyon Arboretum: The only U.S. research facility in a tropical rainforest
● College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources: Created the first disease-resistant transgenic papaya
● Ethnomathematics Program: The world’s first, blending indigenous wisdom with math
● Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge: The only program of its kind in the world
● Institute for Biogenesis Research: NIH-ranked No. 1 in genetic and reproductive research
● UH Translational Health Science Simulation Center: Among the best in medical simulation
● East Asian Languages & Literature: Largest department of its kind in the U.S.
● Music Department: Home to the world’s largest ethnomusicology program
● Shidler College of Business: Nationally ranked for international business
● CyberCANOE: Leading U.S. platform for immersive data visualization
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