University of Hawaii

The University of Hawaii System is the state's public higher education system, comprising 10 campuses me ka the flagship research university at Manoa, three liberal arts universities, and six community colleges serving students across the state. The system is governed by the Board of Regents and receives a significant portion of the state operating budget, which it uses to educate tens of thousands of students annually, conduct research, and provide community service programs. UH sets tuition rates, academic programs, and strategic priorities for higher education in Hawaii.

The University of Hawaii is the primary pathway to higher education for most nā kānaka o Hawaiʻi, and its tuition, programs, and research pili pono i economic mobility and quality of life across the state. Students, faculty, nā lālā kaiaulu, and employers hiki ke komo me UH governance through board meetings, ka manaʻo lehulehu processes, and advocacy with the legislature on higher education funding.