The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a fully accredited, comprehensive liberal arts university located in Hilo, Hawaii, USA.

At the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, we find our inspiration from our campus ‘ohana, our local community, and the amazing environment that surrounds us every day.

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The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is characterized as a comprehensive, regional university. Scholarship and research are an important part of faculty work and student engagement, but the primary focus is on providing high-quality baccalaureate and limited postgraduate education.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo places as its number one priority a commitment to academic excellence. This dedication to quality education can be found in each of the six colleges, with many programs and activities not found anywhere else in the world.

Built on the coastal slopes of the world’s largest mountain and centered in the Pacific Ocean, the University of Hawaiʻi Hilo challenges, empowers and inspires our students.

The Financial Aid Office is here to serve you, both virtually and in-person. You can get answers to basic financial aid questions by asking Mālama, UH Hilo's Chatbot, and by viewing Financial Aid TV videos. You can connect with us by phone at 808-932-7449, visting the Financial Aid Office in-person, or anytime via email at [email protected].

The UH Hilo University Housing Program is dedicated to providing you with an atmosphere that will give you a sense of belonging to the campus and help you quickly become a part of campus life.

Standard Transfer Students who are currently or previously enrolled at a regionally-accredited college or university other than UH Hilo and have completed at least 24 baccalaureate-level semester credits are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 from all colleges attended.

All tuition and fee charges at the University of Hawaiʻi campuses are subject to change in accordance with requirements of State law and/or action by the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents or Administration.