UH Mānoa ranked among world’s top universities by U.S. News and World Report

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The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has been recognized among the world's leading universities in the 2026-27 U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings released on June 16, reflecting its strong research performance and academic reputation. In addition, two subjects at UH's flagship campus placed in the world's top 50 and another four were ranked in the world's top 150.

Overall, UH Mānoa placed in the top 2% internationally and top 4.3% nationally. UH Mānoa came in at No. 110 in the nation (out of more than 2,600 4-year institutions) and No. 482 worldwide (out of more than 25,000 worldwide colleges and universities).

Several disciplines were highly ranked in the best global universities subject rankings:

• No. 20-marine and freshwater biology
• No. 42-meteorology and atmospheric sciences
• No. 77 (tie)-space science
• No. 90-geosciences
• No. 140 (tie)-arts and humanities
• No. 144-ecology

The rankings assessed universities largely on research performance, global and regional reputation, publications and citations.

"These recognitions reflect the dedication of our faculty, students and staff to advancing knowledge that serves Hawaiʻi, the Pacific and communities around the world," incoming UH Mānoa Chancellor and interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. "At UH Mānoa, we are committed to providing opportunities for students to learn through discovery, tackle complex challenges and contribute meaningful solutions that make a difference locally and globally."

The U.S. News and World Report's Best Global Universities rankings are designed to help prospective students compare institutions worldwide while highlighting universities with strong research programs and global impact.

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The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is getting high marks on the global stage.

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According to the latest world rankings released today by U.S. News and World Report…UH's flagship campus placed in the top 2% coming in at number 482 in the world.

UH Mānoa's subject rankings were even more impressive.

Marine and freshwater biology came in at number 20 in the world.

Meteorology and atmospheric sciences ranked 42nd.

Space science was 77th, and geosciences placed 90th globally.

The rankings recognize universities for their research performance, academic reputation and global impact.