Study Abroad in the Hawaiian Islands

The University of Hawaii system is the primary institution of college education in Hawaii. The system boasts three university campuses and seven community colleges spread out across the archipelago. The University of Hawaii at Mānoa, located in Honolulu, is the flagship school and also the largest and best ranked school in Hawaii. Other campuses are located in Hilo and West O’ahu.

Honolulu is by far the most popular city for study abroad in Hawaii. Located on the island of O’ahu, the state capital is also the primary educational, economic, and cultural hub of the island chain. Here study abroad students can experience a unique blend of outdoor adventuring, relaxing Hawaiian beach culture, and stimulating city life. Honolulu is host to a few other schools beyond the University of Hawaii, such as Hawaii Pacific University, a private school which is also nationally ranked.

Other popular destinations for study abroad in Hawaii include Maui and the Big Island. Although there are no major academic universities in either of these locations, they are popular destinations for adventure, exploration, and getaways when school becomes stressful. Many study abroad programs in Hawaii will also feature outside excursions throughout these beautiful islands. Active volcanoes, dense rainforests, and tropical coral reefs make for fascinating exploration all throughout the Hawaiian archipelago.