- Established in 1907 the University of Hawaii at Mānoa is the largest and oldest of the 10 UH campuses.
- Mānoa offers hundreds of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees and a strong, vital research program. UH Mānoa is a research university of international standings.
- It is widely recognised for high quality and groundbreaking education and research in various disciplines. For example, it is considered a global leader in earth and environmental sciences, consistently ranked among the top 15 universities internationally, ahead of some of the world’s most prestigious schools.
- Committed to being the leading indigenous serving university in the country, UH Mānoa proudly delivers a unique multicultural global experience in a Hawaiʻian place of learning, with a long history of adherence to the principles of sustainability and the essence of aloha—truly like nowhere else on earth.
- Hawaii is the healthiest and happiest state in the US and is the second safest
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Partner university’s areas of study
Eligibility and Timing
Terms Offered
Who can go?
- Students must have a minimum 75% cumulative average to attend this partnership
- Undergraduate students must be in year 2 and above when applying
- Please note we have very limited space to send students through the Exchange pathway (pay tuition to UBC) to Hawaii, so only single term exchanges are available through this path
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Most students can go to Hawaii on a Study Abroad basis via the new Hoakipa Scholars Program, paying tuition to Hawaii (fees and details will be outlined on their website shortly).
See more info on the Exchange vs. Study Abroad pathways on the Tuition, Fees and Awards tab of this webpage.
Tips for applying on the Go Global application system (Gateway):
- Exchange (pay full courseload tuition to UBC): apply to the University of Hawaii-UniWide-STUDY experience on the online application
- Study Abroad (pay fees directly to University of Hawaii): apply to the University of Hawaii-Study Abroad-STUDY experience on the online application
Choosing exchange or study abroad does not impact the courses you can take at the University of Hawaii.
Term Dates
Fall semester : August- December
Spring semester: January- May
Credits
Course equivalency formula
1 University of Hawaii at Manoa Credit = 1 UBC Credit
Credit transfer process
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
For more information about Go Global transfer credit
Grading scheme
- Work accomplished by students is usually recognized in terms of credit hours, grades, grade points, and grade point averages.
- Student achievement is designated by the following grades: A+, A, A- (excellent), B+, B, B- (above average), C+, C, (average), C-, D+, D, D- (minimal passing), F (failure), CR (credit), NC (no credit), I (incomplete), and L (audit).
- The semester GPA is calculated on any one semester's credits and grade points. The cumulative GPA is calculated on all such work taken at UH Manoa.
Course Information
* Students who have special requirements or require academic accommodation should contact a Go Global advisor regarding their needs at least six weeks prior to the application deadline.
Type of Go Global Experiences
Course information and restrictions
- Undergraduate courses are numbered 100 – 499.
- Refer to the UHM Catalog for brief course descriptions and prerequisite requirements (note that classes listed in the UHM Catalog are not offered every semester). The Class Availability website shows courses being offered in a particular semester and will also indicate any course restrictions, prerequisites, etc.
Full course load information
- The minimum course load for undergraduate students is 12 credits; the maximum is 19 credits.
- The minimum course load for graduate students is 8 credits; the maximum is 16 credits.
- Most courses are 3 credits each.
Transfer Credits And Equivalent Courses At This University
Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.
Scholarships and awards
Exchange Tuition
- Students studying at the University of Hawaii on Exchange pay tuition to UBC (limited spaces)
- Students studying at the University of Hawaii on Study Abroad pay tuition directly to the University of Hawaii (most students attend through this arrangement). For details, please view this link to the 2024/2025 University of Hawaii Study Abroad Fees
- Students considering the Study Abroad option should talk to their Enrolment Services Advisor about the impact of this on their UBC scholarships and student loans since tuition will not be paid to UBC.
- We currently don't have a way for students on Study Abroad for Term 1 or Full Year to be automatically enrolled in the AMS/GSS Extended Health and Dental (including travel medical insurance), as Study Abroad students are not assessed UBC tuition and AMS fees. This policy is subject to change.
The Go Global Award $1000
All students accepted to Go Global for Exchange, Research Abroad, or Study Abroad travel programs are automatically considered for this award. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll be notified of your award after you're accepted to Go Global and after you get nominated to apply to the partner university.
Additional awards
Students who are eligible for awards may receive one UBC or UBC-affiliated international learning award. If you're eligible, you are always offered the highest-value award. Unless stated otherwise, you need to meet eligibility criteria set out by the University Senate regarding awards.
Check out international learning awards and eligibility.
Information for US students:
If you are a student from the United States, please check the US Department of Education Lookup Tool to ensure that any partner institution you wish to attend on Exchange is Title IV ‘eligible’ for Federal Student Aid for the year in which you intend to study there. For institutions outside of the US, select “Foreign Country” from the “State” dropdown menu.
If you attend an eligible institution, then you may receive Title IV federal student loans while on Exchange.
If you attend an ineligible institution:
- You will not be eligible for US federal student loans,
- You may invalidate any US student aid you have previously received for your studies at UBC,
- You may be required to immediately begin repaying your US student loans, and
- You may not be eligible for any future US student aid for the remainder of your studies at UBC.
Types of accommodation available
Housing notes
- On-campus housing is not guaranteed and students often do not receive housing placements until a month or a few weeks before classes begin. If you wish to secure your housing well in advance of your arrival, off-campus housing often is a better option.
- Apply for On-Campus Housing – In order to apply for on-campus housing, you need a UH Number (found on your Acceptance letter). Students may apply for on-campus housing online at UHM Student Housing Services.
- Neighborhoods near the campus which are serviced by TheBus are: University, Manoa, Punahou, Mo‘ili‘ili, McCully, Waikiki, Kapi‘olani, Kapahulu, Kaimuki, St. Louis Heights, Wilhemina Rise, Pololo, Makiki and Ala Moana. Rent prices vary according to the quality of the apartment and location.