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��Ƶ Mānoa ranks in world’s top 1.2% in 2027 global rankings

��Ƶ News — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:11:04 +0000

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The ranked No. 65 among the best universities in the nation and No. 299 in the world, according to the 2027 , an independent global assessment of universities, released on September 30 BST (September 29 HST). The recognition highlights ��Ƶ Mānoa’s strength in teaching reputation, research quality and other key measures of excellence.

This recognition places ��Ƶ’s flagship campus in the top 2.5% in the U.S. out of and in the top 1.2% in the world out of .

“��Ƶ Mānoa’s continued recognition as being one of the world’s leading universities reflects upon the extraordinary work happening across campus by our students, faculty, and staff to address the challenges that matter to Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and beyond,” ��Ƶ Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “This latest ranking by Times Higher Education is a true testament to the strength of our research and academic programs, and of our renewed commitment to making ��Ƶ Mānoa a place where access meets excellence.”

Times Higher Education, which produces these rankings annually, is one of the leading international university rankings organizations. To qualify for these rankings, Times Higher Education first determined the top 168 U.S. universities and top 2,297 universities worldwide.

Rankings criteria

Times Higher Education evaluated 18 indicators in its rankings:

Research quality: 30% (citation impact: 15%, research strength: 5%, research excellence: 5% and research influence: 5%)
Teaching (the learning environment): 29.5% (teaching reputation: 15%, doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 5.5%, staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%, institutional income: 2.5% and doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2%)
Research environment: 29% (research reputation: 18%, research income: 5.5% and research productivity: 5.5%)
International outlook: 7.5% (proportion of international students: 2.5%, proportion of international staff: 2.5% and international collaboration: 2.5%)
Industry: 4% (industry income: 2% and patents: 2%)

Other rankings

��Ƶ Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities, August 21, 2026
2027 The Princeton Review “The Best 392 Colleges” guide, August 19, 2026
2026–27 Global University Visibility Rankings, July 23, 2026
2027 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, June 17, 2026
2026–27 U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings, June 16, 2026

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��Ƶ’s 4-year campuses earn high marks in 2027 U.S. News rankings

��Ƶ News — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:57:29 +0000

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The University of Hawaiʻi’s three 4-year universities earned national recognition in the released September 22, with ��Ƶ West Oʻahu earning two second-place regional rankings and two additional top-10 rankings.

, and were ranked among the country’s top 4-year institutions by U.S. News and World Report out of based on nearly 20 categories (depending on program ranking), including graduation and retention rates, peer assessments, academic and financial resources and student excellence.

“Recognition from U.S. News and World Report reflects the many ways the University of Hawaiʻi is serving students and the state,” ��Ƶ President Wendy Hensel said. “From academic programs and student support to opportunities that help students move into careers and build better lives for themselves and their families, these results highlight the strength and value of a University of Hawaiʻi education. We are proud of the work happening across our universities, community colleges and learning centers, and remain committed to providing opportunities for students at every level of higher education.”

The in the ��Ƶ Mānoa ranked No. 23 among the best programs in the nation. Shidler College also came in at No. 129 (tied) among the best undergraduate business programs out of 535 ranked undergraduate business programs.

The flagship campus of the ��Ƶ System ranked No. 96 (tied) as a top U.S. public university; No. 128 for best colleges for veterans; No. 186 (tied) overall in the country; and No. 196 (tied) in social mobility, which measures how well schools graduated students who were federal Pell Grant recipients. ��Ƶ Mānoa was ranked among the national universities category—featuring institutions that offer a range of undergraduate majors, plus master’s and doctoral programs, and emphasize faculty research.

The is the No. 94 (tied) best undergraduate nursing program among 671 ranked undergraduate nursing programs.

The ranked No. 140 (tied) for best undergraduate economics programs in the nation, and the ranked No. 189 (tied) out of the top 676 best undergraduate psychology programs in the nation. Both departments are housed in the .

The placed No. 146 (tied) among the best undergraduate engineering programs that offer doctoral degrees in the country.

The in the ranked as the No. 173 (tied) best undergraduate computer science program out of 587 ranked programs.

“��Ƶ Mānoa’s strong showing reflects the depth and breadth of a flagship institution that combines outstanding undergraduate education with nationally recognized research and professional programs,” said ��Ƶ Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos. “Our faculty, staff, and students should all take pride in their hard work and dedication that led to these results, which can also be attributed to the many unique opportunities we are able to provide to students across our campus and in the field. I’m very pleased to see the fruits of our labor reflected in these rankings by U.S. News and World Report.”

��Ƶ Hilo ranked among the top national liberal arts colleges—a category that compares institutions across the country, rather than within a single region—that focus almost exclusively on undergraduate education and that tend to award most of their degrees in the arts and sciences. In that category, ��Ƶ Hilo ranked No. 17 as a top public school, No. 77 (tied) for social mobility and No. 153 overall.

��Ƶ �ᾱ��’s is the No. 195 (tied) best undergraduate nursing program in the country among 671 ranked undergraduate nursing programs, the ranked No. 255 (tied) out of the top 676 undergraduate psychology programs in the nation, and the placed No. 301 (tied) out of 535 ranked undergraduate business programs.

“We’re proud to see ��Ƶ Hilo recognized among the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges,” ��Ƶ Hilo Chancellor Bonnie D. Irwin said. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff and students and the high-quality education and experiences we provide. It’s a testament to the strong community we’ve built at ��Ƶ Hilo and our commitment to student success.”

��Ƶ West Oʻahu ranked No. 2 (tied) for top public colleges in the West and best colleges for veterans among regional colleges in the West, No. 8 for social mobility for regional colleges in the West and No. 9 (tied) overall among regional colleges in the West.

“These rankings are a reflection of the outstanding work happening every day at ��Ƶ West Oʻahu,” ��Ƶ West Oʻahu Interim Chancellor Carlos Peñaloza said. “Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education and the support they need to succeed. We’re proud of our students and grateful to everyone who contributes to their success.”

Ranking categories

��Ƶ Mānoa was ranked in the national universities category, which featured institutions that offer a range of undergraduate majors, plus master’s and doctoral programs, and emphasize faculty research.

��Ƶ Hilo was ranked in the national liberal arts colleges category, which featured institutions that focus almost exclusively on undergraduate education and tend to award most of their degrees in the arts and sciences.

��Ƶ West Oʻahu was ranked in the regional colleges in the West category, which includes schools that focus on undergraduate education and grant fewer than 50% of their degrees in liberal arts disciplines.

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Research impact, faculty excellence propel ��Ƶ Mānoa in global university rankings

��Ƶ News — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:27 +0000

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The has earned a spot among the world’s leading research universities, ranking in the No. 95–111 tier in the U.S. and No. 401–500 tier worldwide in the 2026 (ARWU) released August 15 by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.

ARWU evaluates universities based on six research and academic performance indicators. The 2026 ranking considers factors including alumni and faculty who have won Nobel Prizes or Fields Medals, highly cited researchers, research published in Nature and Science, papers indexed in major citation databases, and an institution’s academic performance. Each indicator is weighted to produce an overall score, with research output and faculty quality among the most heavily weighted measures.

Top 2% worldwide

ShanghaiRanking considers more than 2,500 universities for the ranking and publishes the top 1,000, out of . ��Ƶ Mānoa’s placement among the top 2% in the world is consistent with the university’s showing among other higher education rankings entities.

“��Ƶ Mānoa’s recognition in the Academic Ranking of World Universities reflects the strength and impact of the research taking place across our campus,” said ��Ƶ Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos. “This ranking places significant weight on research excellence and world expertise of our faculty. It is gratifying to see their work recognized. Their contributions advance knowledge, address challenges facing Hawaiʻi and the world, and create valuable opportunities for our students.”