University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is located in the city of Hilo, on the east side of Hawaiʻi Island, about 200 air miles from Honolulu. The peaceful city offers a moderate cost of living, a beautiful environment, and a highly diverse, low-density population of about 45,000. Within ten minutes of campus are shopping malls, theaters, and restaurants, as well as a major harbor and the Hilo International Airport.

The purpose of our university ʻohana (family) is to challenge students to reach their highest level of academic achievement by inspiring learning, discovery and creativity inside and outside the classroom. Our kuleana (responsibility) is to improve the quality of life of the people of Hawaiʻi, the Pacific region and the world.

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, 200 W. Kāwili St., Hilo, HI 96720-4091 • Tel: (808) 932-7446