Ten graduate programs at the are in the nation’s top 50, and an additional 17 programs are in the top 100, according to the 2026 , released on April 7.

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa’s (JABSOM) also placed in the nation’s top tier (tier 1) for best medical schools for primary care, and ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ±á¾±±ô´Ç’s ranked in a in the nation.

The highest ranked ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa programs were in the , ranking No. 18 (tied) for best environmental law programs and law schools with most grads in federal clerkships, No. 24 for best part-time law programs, No. 41 (tied) for best international law programs, No. 47 (tied) for best dispute resolution programs and No. 48 (tied) for best legal writing programs.

The ranked No. 22 (tied) for best international programs, and the (SOEST) placed No. 40 (tied) for best Earth sciences programs. JABSOM ranked No. 42 for most graduates practicing in rural areas and No. 45 for most graduates practicing in primary care.

“ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa’s strong showing in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings underscores our commitment to excellence in teaching, research and student success,” said ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos. “These results reflect the talent and dedication of our faculty, students and staff, and Hawaiʻi can take pride in knowing their university is preparing the next generation of leaders and changemakers for our community and the world.”

Rankings were based on multiple factors, including research activity (such as publications and citations), student and alumni outcomes (employment and earnings), quality assessments (from peers and recruiters), student selectivity (GPA and test scores), and faculty resources (doctoral degrees awarded and student-to-faculty ratios).

Note: not all programs are ranked every year. See these ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ News stories on previous years’ rankings: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019.

Jump to program rankings:
William S. Richardson School of Law  |  John A. Burns School of Medicine  |  Shidler College of Business  |  School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology  |  School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene  |  College of Education  |  Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health  |  College of Social Sciences  |  College of Engineering  |  College of Natural Sciences  |  College of Arts, Languages & Letters

William S. Richardson School of Law

The William S. Richardson School of Law was ranked in 16 categories by U.S. News and World Report. In addition to its ranking of No. 18 (tied) for best environmental law programs and law schools with most grads in federal clerkships, No. 24 for best part-time law programs, No. 41 (tied) for best international law programs, No. 47 (tied) for best dispute resolution programs and No. 48 (tied) for best legal writing programs, the ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ law school placed No. 91 (tied) among the top law schools in the nation.

Other law school rankings include:

• Tax law: No. 80 (tied)
• Criminal law: No. 88 (tied)
• Contracts/commercial law: No. 92 (tied)
• Health care law: No. 92 (tied)
• Constitutional law: No. 95 (tied)
• Business/corporate law: No. 101 (tied)
• Clinical training: No. 102 (tied)
• Intellectual property law: No. 127 (tied)
• Trial advocacy: No. 175 (tied)

John A. Burns School of Medicine

JABSOM was one of 16 schools that placed in the nation’s top tier (tier 1) for best medical schools for primary care. JABSOM also placed in tier 3 for best medical schools for research.
In addition, JABSOM ranked No. 42 for most graduates practicing in rural areas, No. 45 for most graduates practicing in primary care, No. 139 for speech language pathology and No. 171 for most graduates practicing in medically underserved areas. .

Shidler College of Business

The Shidler College of Business placed in nine subject areas. Leading the way were international programs at No. 22 (tied), accounting programs at No. 68 (tied), information systems programs at No. 72 (tied) and marketing programs at No. 91 (tied). In addition, Shidler ranked at No. 104 (tied) for best management programs, No. 113 (tied) for best executive programs, No. 123 (tied) for best finance programs, No. 125 (tied) for best entrepreneurship programs and No. 142 (tied) for best part-time MBA programs.

School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology

SOEST placed No. 40 (tied) among the nation’s best Earth sciences programs.

School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene

The School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene placed No. 55 (tied) for best nursing school–master’s and No. 62 (tied) for best nursing school–doctor of nursing practice (DNP). Both were the only programs in Hawaiʻi to be ranked by U.S. News and World Report.

College of Education

The College of Education ranked No. 57 (tied) in the U.S., the 21st straight year the college has been listed as one of the nation’s top 100 education programs. Nationally accredited since 2000, the College of Education continues to be recognized for its award-winning programs and people.

Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health

The ranked No. 89 (tied) among the nation’s top public health schools and programs in the U.S. accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. The Department of Public Health Sciences offers a ; a , with specializations in , , and , and a , as well as PhD program in , specializing in community-based and translational research and a PhD in . The Department of Public Health Sciences is also home to an online master of public health program to meet workforce demands.

College of Social Sciences

The College of Social Sciences placed among the nation’s best in at No. 90 (tied) and at No. 92 (tied).

College of Engineering

The ranked among the nation’s best in at No. 91 (tied), at No. 92 (tied), and at No. 128 (tied). The College of Engineering overall ranked No. 164 (tied) among the top engineering schools in the U.S. that grant doctoral degrees.

College of Natural Sciences

The placed among the nation’s best in at No. 97 (tied), and at No. 115 (tied), and at No. 125 (tied).

College of Arts, Languages & Letters

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa placed No. 106 (tied) among the nation’s best for fine arts programs.

Other rankings

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject, March 25, 2026
• 2025 U.S. News and World Report best online programs, January 27, 2026
• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, January 21, 2026

Fourteen University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa academic subjects were ranked among the world’s best in the 2026 , released on March 25.

Four subjects placed in the top 22 in the nation and top 100 in the world. Leading the way was geology (No. 19 in the U.S. and No. 51–100 in the world), geophysics (No. 19 in the U.S. and No. 51–100 in the world), Earth and marine sciences (No. 21 in the U.S. and No. 51–100 in the world) and linguistics (No. 22 in the U.S. and No. 61 in the world).

Ten additional subjects placed in the world’s top 2% (within top 500 in the world out of ):

• English language and literature: No. 28 U.S., No. 101–150 world
• Agriculture and forestry: No. 30 U.S., No. 151–200 world
• Anthropology: No. 31 U.S., No. 101–200 world
• Modern languages: No. 41 U.S., No. 251–300 world
• Environmental sciences: No. 66 U.S., No. 351–400 world
• Communication and media studies: No. 68 U.S., No. 251–275 world
• Physics and astronomy: No. 70 U.S., No. 401–450 world
• Education: No. 78 U.S., No. 351–400 world
• Medicine: No. 99 U.S., No. 451–500 world
• Biological sciences: No. 100 U.S., No. 451–500 world

“These rankings highlight the exceptional work and commitment of our faculty, students and staff,” ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “They showcase the university’s global standing and reinforce that ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa offers outstanding educational opportunities and experiences for both our local community and those joining us from around the world.”

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa was ranked in three broad subject areas and 14 narrow subject areas. The QS World University Rankings by Subject are calculated using five criteria: academic reputation (measures the reputation of institutions and their programs by asking academic experts to nominate universities based on their subject area of expertise), employer reputation (measures the reputation of institutions and their programs among employers), research citations per paper (measures the impact and quality of the scientific work done by institutions, on average per publication), H-index (measures both the productivity and impact of the published work of a scientist or scholar) and international research network (measure of an institution’s success in creating and sustaining research partnerships with institutions in other locations).

The 2026 edition of the rankings by global higher education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds analyzed the performance of more than 18,300 university programs, taken by students at more than 1,700 universities in 100 locations around the world.

Other rankings

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• 2025 U.S. News and World Report best online programs, January 27, 2026
• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, January 21, 2026
• 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, January 4, 2026

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s was recognized in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings of the nation’s best online programs, released on January 27. ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa placed No. 62 out of the top 209 . ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa was the only nursing school in Hawaiʻi to be ranked for online education.

U.S. News and World Report assessed programs in student engagement (30%), faculty credentials and training (20%), peer assessment (20%), student services and technologies (20%) and student excellence (10%).

“This ranking underscores the strength of our online nursing program,” said Clementina D. Ceria-Ulep, dean of the ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene. “It speaks to our focus on delivering rigorous, accessible education that equips nurses to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. It also reflects the dedication of our faculty and students to meeting the evolving needs of health care and higher education.”

More about the online program

The online is a distance-based online master’s degree for registered nurses who wish to practice in Hawaiʻi, in the continental U.S. or international setting.

The program focuses on population-level health, wellness, social determinants of health, health promotion and disease prevention. Coursework is completed online, and fieldwork is conducted in the student’s own local community.

The 30-credit program is designed to be completed in one year as a full-time student or in two years as a part-time student. Students complete a six-credit capstone project that includes 270 hours of fieldwork experience. The capstone project is designed to provide students with experience in the indirect care level of service at the aggregate population, organizational or systems level. There is an additional nine-credit thesis option.

The deadline to apply to the online APHN program is May 1. . There is a on February 18.

For information about graduate programs, visit the .

The University of Hawaiʻi Community College system is a national leader in economic mobility and student support according to the 2025 State Opportunity Index (SOI). The newly released findings reveal that ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½â€™s two-year institutions are currently leading in affordability, providing students with one of the most accessible paths to a degree in the U.S.

“The 2025 State Opportunity Index affirms that the ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Community College system is delivering on our commitment to the people of Hawaiʻi,” said Lui Hokoana, interim vice president for the ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Community Colleges. “Our leading national ranking in affordability, coupled with other strong metrics proves we are providing an accessible, high-value path to a degree and a strong career. This is a testament to the dedication of our entire system to preparing local talent to meet the needs of our state’s workforce.”

‘Very strong’

The SOI was produced by the Strada Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to better connecting education to work, and research and consulting firm Trellis Strategies.

The aim of the SOI is to evaluate the positive return on investment for people who complete college degrees, and 2025 is the first year to reflect data from an extensive survey facilitated by the ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ System of students’ perceptions and experiences with career preparation throughout their degree program. In December, representatives from the Strada Education Foundation and Trellis Strategies presented these results to the ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Workforce Learning Community.

“[ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½â€™s] efforts on the policy, the state data infrastructure, the way you work as a system; you’re very strong and very present and make great efforts to be a part of the national dialogue and to contribute and to lead,” said David Clayton, senior vice president of research for Strada.

Leading in affordability

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½â€™s commitment to keeping education within reach is most evident at its community colleges, which received a “Leading” rating for affordability. The index found that the average two-year student in Hawaiʻi needs to work only 9 hours per week to cover the net price of attendance, while low-income students require just 6 hours per week—both metrics at the forefront of national rankings.

Beyond affordability, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ is excelling in employer alignment within key high-growth sectors. The report rated Hawaiʻi as “Leading” in aligning its educational supply with workforce demand for software development and engineering, and data analytics. The state also earned “Advanced” ratings for its alignment in information and cybersecurity, and engineering. This excellence is supported by the state’s “Advanced” rating in clear outcomes, thanks to robust data systems that link postsecondary training directly to employment outcomes.

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Director of Workforce Development Christine Beaule said, “The results of the State Opportunity Index show that we have some work to do to increase the availability of paid internships and career coaching for our students, but that our collaborative efforts to align programs with career opportunities in Hawaiʻi are on the right track.”

Five subject areas were placed in the world’s top 1%, and an additional four earned top 2% honors in the 2026 , released on January 21.

Education led the way, ranked in the No. 101–125 tier, followed by physical sciences at No. 126–150, arts and humanities at No. 151–175, and law and life sciences each at No. 201–250. To qualify in the world’s top 1%, rankings must be within the top 250 in the world () ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa was ranked in all 11 of the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject lists.

“We are proud that ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa continues to be recognized globally, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence, research and the student experience,” ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “These rankings underscore the hard work and dedication of our faculty, students and staff, who make ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa a truly exceptional place.”

All ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa rankings:

• Education studies: No. 101–125
• Physical sciences: No. 126–150
• Arts and humanities: No. 151–175
• Law: No. 201–250
• Life sciences: No. 201–250
• Social sciences: No. 251–300
• Medical and health: No. 301–400
• Psychology: No. 301–400
• Business and economics: No. 401–500
• Computer science: No. 501–600
• Engineering: No. 501–600

Times Higher Education considers the following factors for its rankings: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry income and international outlook. Regarded as one of the leading national and international university rankings focused on research and academic excellence, Times Higher Education considered between 425–1,555 of the top institutions for each of its subject rankings, out of more than 25,000 institutions worldwide, to be eligible for its World University Rankings by Subject.

Other rankings

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, January 4, 2026
• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, October 9, 2025
• Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, October 2, 2025
• U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings, September 23, 2025

For more information, .

The University of Hawaiʻi’s standing as a premier global research institution has been further solidified with the release of the , which features nearly 60 of the university’s top faculty and researchers at ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹ and ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Hilo. This elite designation honors scholars who rank in the top 0.05% of all researchers worldwide based on lifetime achievement and significant impact within their specialties.

From pioneering work in climate dynamics and volcanology to breakthrough discoveries in cancer research, these honorees represent the pinnacle of academic productivity and quality. ScholarGPS algorithms categorize a wide range of scholarly research into 14 fields, which are subdivided into 177 distinct disciplines. Research is further categorized into a dynamic list of many niche specialties.

“To have our researchers ranked among the top 0.05% in the world is a remarkable achievement that reflects our institution’s legacy of excellence,” said Chad Walton, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ interim vice president for research and innovation. “These scholars are not only leaders in their respective fields—from the depths of our oceans to the far reaches of space—but they are also the engine driving innovation that directly benefits the people of Hawaiʻi and our global community.”

Highly ranked scholars:

• 1. Bin Wang, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 2. David M. Karl, SOEST
• 3. Brian Bowen, SOEST
• 4. Julian McCreary, SOEST
• 5. Edward S. Fisher, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 6. Richard E. Moore, Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 7. Bruce Houghton, SOEST
• 8. Robert E. Paull, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 9. Helen H. Yu, Department of Public Administration, College of Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 10. Takie Sugiyama Lebra, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 11. Weilin Qu, College of Engineering, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 12. Bo Qiu, SOEST
• 13. Ryuzo Yanagimachi, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 14. Henri Casanova, Department of Information and Computer Sciences, College of Natural Sciences
• 15. Yuqing Wang, SOEST
• 16. Raymond B. Cattell, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 17. Michele Carbone, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Cancer Center, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 18. Richard M. Manshardt, CTAHR
• 19. Rick Kazman, Shidler College of Business, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 20. John M. J. Madey, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 21. John A. Shepherd, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Cancer Center
• 22. Manfred B. Steger, Department of Sociology, College of Social Sciences
• 23. Klaus Wyrtki, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 24. Stephen N. Haynes, Department of Psychology, College of Social Sciences
• 25. Daniel D. Suthers, Department of Information and Computer Sciences, College of Natural Sciences
• 26. Margaret J. McFall-Ngai, SOEST
• 27. Barbara Watson Andaya, College of Arts, Languages and Letters (CALL), ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 28. Dru C. Gladney, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 29. Murli H. Manghnani, SOEST
• 30. Elaine Hatfield, Department of Psychology, College of Social Sciences
• 31. Theodore S. Rodgers, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 32. Craig Smith, SOEST
• 33. Edward F. DeLong, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 34. Karl Seff, Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences
• 35. Roger Lukas, SOEST
• 36. Russell H. Messing, CTAHR
• 37. Efraim Turban, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 38. Leonard Y. Andaya, Department of History, CALL
• 39. Masayoshi Yamaguchi, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Cancer Center
• 40. Richard L Rapson, Department of History, CALL
• 41. Thomas A. Wills, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Cancer Center
• 42. Andrew E. Christie, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 43. Dieter Mueller-Dombois, CTAHR
• 44. Wai-Fah Chen, College of Engineering
• 45. Garry A Rechnitz, Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences
• 46. Michael J. Antal, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 47. Curtis C. Daehler, School of Life Sciences, College of Natural Sciences
• 48. Paul J. Scheuer, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 49. George S. Hammond, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 50. Ronald H. Heck, College of Education, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 51. Loic Le Marchand, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Cancer Center
• 52. Victor M. Lubecke, College of Engineering
• 53. Robert S. Desowitz, John A. Burns School of Medicine, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 54. Adrian Dunn, SOEST
• 55. Alan H. Teramura, College of Natural Sciences
• 56. J. Patrick Henry, Institute for Astronomy, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ ²ÑÄå²Ô´Ç²¹
• 57. Laurence N. Kolonel, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Cancer Center
• 58. Naoto T. Ueno, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Cancer Center
• 59. Anthony D. Wright, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Hilo

There are some researchers on the list who have retired or passed away.

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The earned high marks in nearly 20 academic subjects in the , with , and leading the way among the highest-ranked programs.

Oceanography ranked No. 5 in the U.S. and No. 7 in the world, atmospheric science placed No. 8 nationally and No. 11 worldwide, and hospitality and tourism management ranked No. 12 in the U.S. and No. 32 in the world.

The rankings were released by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy and is considered one of the most comprehensive and objective assessments of university performance by discipline.

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa also posted strong global and national placements across science, engineering, social science and other fields. tied for No. 17 in the U.S. and ranked No. 51–75 worldwide, while ecology and each tied for No. 24 nationally and placed No. 76–100 globally.

Additional ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa subjects recognized in the 2025 rankings include communication, education, political science, water resources, biological sciences, civil engineering, food science and technology, environmental science and engineering, agricultural sciences, economics, management and physics.

“These rankings reflect the depth and consistency of excellence at ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa,” Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “Our faculty are advancing research that matters locally and globally, while preparing students to address some of the most pressing challenges facing our world.”

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa was evaluated alongside approximately 2,000 universities from more than 100 countries and regions, selected from a global pool of more than 25,000 institutions. The rankings are based on measures such as world-class faculty, world-class research output, high-quality research, research impact and international collaboration.

Other recent rankings:

• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, October 9, 2025
• Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, October 2, 2025
• U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings, September 23, 2025

For more information, .

—By Marc Arakaki

The in the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s is gaining international recognition for its growing influence in accounting research, highlighted by a steady rise in the .

Over the past decade, the School of Accountancy has moved steadily upward in the highly regarded rankings, climbing from No. 113 to No. 75 worldwide in the area of archival financial accounting research. This sustained momentum is built on the dedication, collaboration and intellectual vitality of its faculty, whose work appears in top peer-reviewed journals. Their insightful research explores how accounting information influences business decisions, investor behavior and public policy.

“Our steady rise in the BYU rankings reflects years of collective dedication to rigorous, high-impact research,” said Hamid Pourjalali, director of the School of Accountancy. “Our faculty are advancing the field of accounting while contributing to the global dialogue that shapes how research informs practice, policy and education.”

The rankings, compiled by the BYU School of Accountancy, are widely regarded as one of the most credible, data-driven measures of research productivity in the discipline. Unlike perception-based systems, BYU’s rankings evaluate verified publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and classify research by topic—such as financial, managerial, auditing and tax—and by methodology, including archival, analytical and experimental approaches. This framework provides a transparent and objective assessment of faculty productivity and institutional strength across the global accounting community.

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa now stands among respected peers such as Boston College, the London School of Economics, Purdue University, UC Berkeley and UC Irvine—a reflection of the School of Accountancy’s alignment with Shidler College’s mission to advance thought leadership on a global scale.

For students, this recognition translates to a richer academic experience, where classroom learning is informed by cutting-edge, globally relevant research. The school’s faculty expertise spans areas such as financial reporting, corporate governance, international accounting, taxation and sustainability reporting, preparing graduates to navigate complex business environments and emerging issues in accounting and finance. At the institutional level, the school’s rising profile enhances opportunities for collaboration with leading researchers and universities worldwide.

“We’re proud of how far we’ve come—and even more excited about where we’re headed,” said Pourjalali. “Our progress in the BYU rankings reflects our faculty’s vision and drive to make lasting contributions to accounting scholarship and to prepare future leaders who think critically and globally.”

Five University of Hawaiʻi campuses—ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa, Hawaiʻi Community College, Windward Community College, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Maui College and Honolulu Community College—have been featured in on October 21.

The guide profiles 388 colleges that foster a culture of environmental responsibility and demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability.

“We are continuously growing sustainability across ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½â€™s planning and operations,” said Miles Topping, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Office of Sustainability director. “These efforts have been ongoing for many years and getting recognized is reinforcement that this is the right thing to do. We will continue to work with departments, students, agencies, and utilities to advance sustainability through engagement, outreach, planning and projects, and continue leading by example.”

The Princeton Review chose the colleges based on a 2024–2025 survey of administrators at 401 colleges about their institutions’ sustainability-related policies, practices and programs. The company also surveyed students attending the colleges about their “green” campus experiences. The school selections were based on more than 25 data points from the surveys.

“It’s great to see ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa recognized for its sustainability efforts across the spectrum of academics and campus life,” said Makena Coffman, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa director for the institute of sustainability and resilience. “Sustainability is a focal point for ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa curriculum, and it’s been so rewarding to see the rapid growth in student engagement.”

Of the more than 7,000 students the company polled for its 2025 College Hopes & Worries Survey, 59% said having information about a college’s commitment to the environment would affect their decision to apply to or attend the school.

The profiles in the Guide to Green Colleges detail the schools’ uses of renewable energy, their recycling and conservation programs, and the availability of environmental studies in their academic offerings. The guide also provides a “Green Rating” for each school on a scale of 60 to 99.

Campus distinctions:

• ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa received a Green Rating of 82.
• Hawaiʻi CC received a Green Rating of 84.
• Windward CC received a Green Rating of 81.
• ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Maui College received a Green Rating of 84.
• Honolulu CC received a Green Rating of 85.

The Princeton Review has published its Guide to Green Colleges annually since 2010.

The ranks in the top 2% out of all colleges and universities worldwide, according to the 2026 released on October 9. The recognition highlights ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa’s strength in academic quality, research productivity and other key measures of excellence.

This recognition positions ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½â€™s flagship campus as the No. 63 ranked university in the country. Globally, the university stands in the No. 251–300 tier, an exceptional achievement considering there are (top 500 qualifies as the world’s top 2%).

“Earning a place among the world’s top universities reflects the depth of talent and collaboration across our campus,” ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “Our faculty, students and staff are advancing discoveries that matter locally and globally, and these rankings affirm the impact of that work. What truly sets ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa apart is our ability to merge world-class research with the perspectives and values of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.”

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 171 U.S. universities and top 2,191 universities worldwide.

Rankings criteria

Times Higher Education evaluated 17 indicators in its rankings:

• Teaching (the learning environment): 29.5% (teaching reputation: 15%, staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%, doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2%, doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 5.5% and institutional income: 2.5%)
• Research environment: 29% (research reputation: 18%, research income: 5.5% and research productivity: 5.5%)
• Research quality: 30% (citation impact: 15%, research strength: 5%, research excellence: 5% and research influence: 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

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S., October 2, 2025
• U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings, September 23, 2025
• The Princeton Review’s 2026 edition of “The Best 391 Colleges” guide, August 13, 2025
• 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation, July 24, 2025
• 2026 QS World University Rankings, June 19, 2025

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