University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
‘O ka ‘imi na‘auao, ke ola a me
ke aloha kā kākou e huliāmahi ai
Explore a vibrant campus surrounded by rainforests, coral reefs, active volcanoes, and starry skies.
Big Island, Big Opportunity
At UH Hilo, learning goes beyond the lecture hall. With six dynamic areas of study, you can explore everything from marine life and volcanoes to Hawaiian language, culture, and sustainability all within a campus surrounded by one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems.
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Choose from six colleges rooted in place, purpose, and discovery.
Koleke Mahiʻai, Kālaiululāʻau, a Hoʻokele Kumuwaiwai Kūlohelohe
Acquire the scientific knowledge, attitudes, and practical skills needed to practice environmentally sound, sustainable agriculture and to be productive and responsible global citizens.
Koleke Pāheona a ʻEpekema
Receive a quality education in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as a select group of high quality professional and pre-professional programs.
Koleke Pāʻoihana a Kālaihoʻokele Waiwai
Students are prepared for leadership in organizations serving Hawaiʻi and the Asia/Pacific region.
Koleke ʻEpekema Kūlohelohe a Olakino
Provides a rigorous, practical and high-quality education, preparing you to pursue careers or graduate work.
Koleke Kāwili Lāʻau o Daniel K. Inouye
A four-year educational and experiential program through which students pursue the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
College of Hawaiian Language
Assures the revitalization and continued advancement and growth of the Hawaiian language and mauli ola Hawaiʻi.
Learn Where the Land Inspires
Located on the largest and most ecologically diverse island in the world, UH Hilo offers access to rainforests, coral reefs, active volcanoes, and starry skies. Hilo isn’t just a place to study. It’s a place to grow. Our community embraces you, and our natural environment invites connection, learning, and mālama ʻāina — care for the land.
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Meet your admissions counselor to get personalized guidance on applying, scholarships, and housing.
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Whether you’re in-state or off-island, studying in Hawaiʻi can be more affordable than you expect. Our Financial Aid Office can help you find scholarships that make paying for college possible.
Why Students Chose UH Hilo
Students come from around the world to study and connect with people, place, and the planet. You’ll learn what you can do and who you can become.
“Thanks to small class sizes, it was easy to build relationships with professors who take time to help you find your path. But it's not just on campus—the community around UH Hilo is incredibly strong, and the town takes so much pride in the university. You can't get that in many other places.”
“Growing up in rural Waimea, I saw the healthcare gap firsthand. I want to bridge Hawaiian medicine and Western medicine and give back to the community that raised me—the same place where I'm raising my two kids.”
Ready to experience aloha?