University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
- About
- Overview
- Academic Details
- Area(s) of study
- Useful information
- How to apply
- Student Testimonial
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) is the largest and oldest of the 10 University of Hawai’i campuses. Established in 1907, UHM offers hundreds of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in four main colleges: Arts and Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Literature and Linguistics and Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. It is a global leader in earth and environmental sciences with a strong commitment to diversity.
Academic Highlights
Much of the research at UHM relates to Hawai’i’s physical landscape, people and heritage. The geography facilitates advances in marine biology, oceanography, underwater robotic technology, astronomy, geology and geophysics, agriculture, aquaculture and tropical medicine.
Location
UHM occupies 130 hectares in Mānoa, an affluent neighbourhood at the mouth of the Mānoa Valley, about 5km inland from downtown Honolulu.
Did you know?
In Hawai’ian, Mānoa means thick, solid, vast, depth or thickness. The name reflects the lush greenery of the Mānoa Valley.
Language of Instruction | English | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
Minimum Result Required | Partner entry requirement of 3.0 GPA | |||||
| Previous Round Cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA) | 75% WAM | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 1, 2027 | No place | |||||
Closed | ||||||
Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia, Monash Malaysia | |||||
Agreement Scope | All Faculties | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
UHM's course catalogue
More specific course information like the syllabus (unit guide) can usually be found at the college/department website (such as the College of Social Sciences or the Department of Physics and Astronomy).
Note that courses in Medicine, Nursing, Dental Hygiene and Law are not available to exchange students. Students who want to take courses in the Shidler College of Business must be completing a degree in business related studies at Monash.
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
12 credits - UG | 15 credits - UG |
8 credits - PG | 12 credits - PG |
Amended October 2019.
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
24 credits - UG | 30 credits - UG |
16 credits - PG | 24 credits - PG |
Academic Calendar
UHM Fall Semester (Monash semester 2): late August – mid-December
UHM Spring Semester (Monash semester 1): mid-January – mid-May
Accounting | Anthropology | Architecture | Banking and finance |
Biological sciences | Biomedical sciences | Business law and taxation | Chemistry |
Chinese languages & culture studies | Communications and media studies | Criminology | Design |
Earth, atmosphere and environmental sciences | Econometrics and business statistics | Economics | Education - early childhood |
Education - primary schooling | Education – secondary schooling | Engineering | Engineering - civil |
Engineering - electrical/computer systems | English as an international language | Film and screen studies | Fine art |
French languages & culture studies | German languages & culture studies | History | Indigenous studies |
Information technology | Italian languages & culture studies | Japanese languages & culture studies | Journalism |
Korean languages & culture studies | Latin American languages & culture studies | Legal studies | Linguistics |
Literary studies | Management | Marketing | Mathematical sciences |
MBA program | Music performance and composition | Philosophy | Physics and astronomy |
Politics and international relations | Psychological sciences | Religious studies | Rural health |
Science | Spanish languages & culture studies | Social work | Sociology |
Theatre and performance | Translation studies |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
In order to apply for on-campus housing, you need a UH Number (found on your Acceptance letter). You can apply for on-campus housing online at UHM Student Housing Services. Undergraduates are given preference for on-campus housing.
Visas
As a general rule, a student visa is required to study in the US. UHM provides further information on getting a visa. To obtain a visa you will need to do so through the US Consulate General in Melbourne.
Health and insurance
When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. This will provide cover to and from your exchange. UHM provides information on the health insurance requirements for exchange students. Exchange students must also complete a health clearance form in their application.
Orientation and extra-curricular
UHM organises a Welcome Orientation before semester, where students can meet the staff from International Student Services (ISS) and Manoa International Exchange (MIX), attend information sessions, and take part in a guided tour and social activities.
UHM has a vibrant student life, which includes student clubs and associations, arts and culture, sports and recreation, and outdoor classes.
Students also have the opportunity to learn about the Hawaiian language and culture as part of their studies; the units have the course codes HWST and HAW (Hawaiian and Hawaiian Studies) in the course catalogue.
Cost of living
UHM provides an estimated cost of attendance for students. Note that exchange students do not pay tuition fees to UHM.
Funding
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Important notes
This program is not currently accepting applications.
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