There are many advantages to attending college in Hawaii, including the climate.
With its tropical climate and beaches, Hawaii colleges should be on the top of most college short lists. However, when people think of higher education, colleges in Hawaii do not always immediately come to mind. Nonetheless, students who do attend college in Hawaii have a number of high-quality educational choices.
University of Hawaii
The most prominent institution of higher learning in Hawaii is the University of Hawaii, which is actually a system of colleges spread across the state's many islands. The largest and most prestigious campus is at Manoa. This campus is home to a large number of colleges within the university system and is well-respected among American colleges and universities for its research in a number of fields. International business, Eastern philosophy and environmental law are a few of the fields offered at UHM. The Manoa campus enrolls more than 20,000 students each year, and offers more than 80 bachelor's and master's degree programs, along with more than 50 doctoral programs.
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
808-956-8111
hawaii.edu
Hawaii Pacific University
A second option for higher education in Hawaii outside of the University of Hawaii system is Hawaii Pacific University (HPU). Founded in 1965 and regionally accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Schools, HPU offers students a wide variety of academic disciplines to choose from. The university consists of five colleges in the areas of business administration, humanities and social sciences, natural and computational sciences, English language programs and nursing and health sciences. Undergraduate majors are offered in a variety of fields, including Asian studies, corporate communication, international business, international relations, oceanography, public relations, travel industry management and multimedia studies. Graduate degree programs are offered in various fields as well, such as marine science, social work, organizational change, global leadership and sustainable development.
Hawaii Pacific University
1164 Bishop St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-544-0200
hpu.edu
Chaminade University
Chaminade University, located in Honolulu, is a third option for students on the Hawaiian islands. Chaminade, founded in 1955, is Hawaii's only Catholic university. Chaminade offers 23 undergraduate degree programs and five graduate degrees. The university is divided into five major academic divisions: behavioral science, business, science, teaching and the humanities. Behavioral science degrees include psychology, sociology, criminal justice and environmental studies. Business degrees are offered in accounting, marketing, business administration and international trade. Science degrees include biology, forensic science, math, pre-health studies and computer science. The teaching division confers degrees in elementary, secondary and early childhood education. Humanities degrees include religion, history and political science, interior design, English and international studies. Master's degrees include business administration, counseling psychology, criminology, forensic science and education.
Chaminade University
3140 Waialae Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816
808-735-4711
chaminade.edu
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