Research impact, faculty excellence propel UH Mānoa in global university rankings

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The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa 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 Academic Ranking of World Universities (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 more than 25,000 worldwide colleges and universities. UH Mānoa's placement among the top 2% in the world is consistent with the university's showing among other higher education rankings entities.

"UH Mānoa's recognition in the Academic Ranking of World Universities reflects the strength and impact of the research taking place across our campus," said UH 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."

Recent rankings

UH Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

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

2026 U.S. News and World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings, April 8, 2026

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

For more information, visit the Mānoa Institutional Research Office website.

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UH Mānoa is once again among the world's leading research universities.

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UH's flagship campus ranks in the top two percent worldwide in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities.

The ranking looks at research impact and faculty excellence, including highly cited researchers and research published in top journals.

The recognition highlights the global impact of research happening right here in Hawaiʻi.