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Overview<\/h2>\n

The University of Hawaii (UH) is a public university system in the U.S. state of Hawaii, serving students across multiple islands with a learning experience shaped by Pacific Rim cultures and environments. Established in 1907, UH is known for research and academic strengths in areas such as oceanography, astronomy, and environmental science\u2014fields that align closely with Hawaii\u2019s geography and scientific partnerships. The university system includes three universities and seven community colleges, giving students flexible pathways from associate degrees to bachelor\u2019s and graduate programs.<\/p>\n

UH also places a strong emphasis on Hawaiian culture, language, and sustainability initiatives, supporting indigenous studies and climate-focused research. For students considering an education in Hawai\u2019i, UH\u2019s global connections and research-intensive campus communities can be especially appealing when you want both academic rigor and a distinctive setting.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
University Name<\/td>\nUniversity of Hawaii (UH)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nHonolulu, Hawaii, USA (system-wide across multiple islands)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Founded<\/td>\n1907<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic university system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Students<\/td>\n50,000+ (system-wide)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Campus<\/td>\nMultiple Islands<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nIn-State Tuition<\/td>\nOut-of-State Tuition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate<\/td>\n$11,304\/year<\/td>\n$33,336\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate<\/td>\n$15,912\/year<\/td>\n$37,392\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Tuition and fees can change by year and may vary by campus and program requirements. If you are comparing costs across systems, you can also review tuition details for other public research universities like the University of Colorado Boulder<\/a> or the University of Houston<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n