UH Mānoa encourages international student applicants with new microsites in their language

Prospective international students can now explore the world-class education and unique opportunities at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in their own language.

Newly launched University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa microsites in Japanese, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, and an English site tailored for Indian audiences provide interested students and their families with clear, accessible information about the application process and highlight campus experiences and community.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Office of Global Engagement developed these sites to address the additional complexities international students face when pursuing degrees abroad, including English proficiency expectations, visa processes, and scholarship options.

The microsites offer clear communication, language access, and cultural context essential for helping students make informed decisions confidently from their first interaction with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa through graduation. Visitors can also submit questions in their own language for more information.

• UH Mānoa—Japanese
• UH Mānoa—Simplified Chinese
• UH Mānoa—Vietnamese
• UH Mānoa—English for Indian site visitors

“We want to emphasize that the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa offers more than a degree,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos. “Students gain a world-class education, hands-on research opportunities, and a supportive campus community in one of the safest, most diverse, and welcoming places in the world. Hawaiʻi is not only a destination but an environment where students can thrive academically and personally.”

Emily Liu, director of international admissions in the Office of Global Engagement, stated that while the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa can be a transformative experience for international students, they, in turn, enhance the campus experience for everyone.

“International students make the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa a stronger and more vibrant campus by bringing global perspectives, diverse academic backgrounds, and rich cultural traditions into our classrooms and community,” said Liu. “They enrich class discussions, contribute to research and student life, and broaden perspectives beyond Hawaiʻi while helping prepare students for success in today’s increasingly interconnected world.”

“Their presence strengthens cross-cultural understanding and reflects the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s role as a global university in the heart of the Pacific,” she continued.

Depending on recruitment priorities, student demand, and available resources, the Office of Global Engagement may consider developing microsites in additional languages.

“We are already seeing encouraging early engagement and positive feedback from international prospective students, their families, and partners,” Liu said. “We look forward to tracking continued interest, inquiries, and overall impact as outreach and promotion continue.”