Hawai'i Pacific University
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Hawai'i Pacific University

Hawai'i Pacific University

Knowledge is more easily grasped when you receive a hands-on education. It brings new perspectives and viewpoints that are uniquely yours into focus.

938 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA

About Hawai'i Pacific University

At Hawai'i Pacific University, a deliberately intimate learning environment, including classroom study and experiential learning, empowers you to get up-close and personal with the subjects you're passionate about. Along with the sort of unmatched diversity that only exists at the intersection of East and West, of urban campus and island paradise, you'll graduate more highly educated and both market- and world-ready. Because you've seen for yourself, and you can think for yourself. You've gained first-hand the personal insights and the professional experiences you need to enjoy a successful career and to live the extraordinary life you want.
Program NameDetails
Bachelor of Environmental Design (BEnvD)
Bachelor

A pre-professional undergraduate degree centered on the design of built environments. It provides a solid foundation for graduate education and careers in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and construction management.

4 Years
English
Contact the UH Financial Aid Services Office for tuition and fees information.
Deadline: Not specified in the search results.
Doctor of Architecture (DArch)
Doctorate

The only NAAB-accredited Doctor of Architecture (DArch) degree in the country and Hawai'i's only professional degree in architecture. It emphasizes architectural inquiry within social, cultural, and interdisciplinary studies with a focus on Asia-Pacific, Hawai'i, and urban ecological research.

3 Years
English
Contact the UH Financial Aid Services Office for tuition and fees information. A professional fee of $500 per semester is assessed to all school students.
Deadline: Not specified in the search results.
Doctor of Architecture (DArch) Global Track (China Focus)
Doctorate

In partnership with Tongji University College of Architecture and Urban Planning (Shanghai, China), this track allows students to obtain both Tongji University's Master of Architecture and the UH Manoa School of Architecture's Doctor of Architecture. This program focuses on architecture degrees from the world's two largest construction economies.

3 Years
English
Contact the UH Financial Aid Services Office for tuition and fees information.
Deadline: Not specified in the search results.
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Master

This program focuses on ecological and social sustainability through design, uniquely positioning graduates to contribute to a beautiful, resilient, healthy, and prosperous Hawai'i. It emphasizes contemporary, sustainable urban/landscape planning and design in tropical Asia-Pacific regions.

3 Years (MLA I), ~2 Years (MLA I AP & MLA II)
English
Contact the UH Financial Aid Services Office for tuition and fees information.
Deadline: Not specified in the search results.
Master of Architecture
Master

This program is designed for students holding a four-year pre-professional architecture degree interested in completing a professional graduate-level architecture degree to prepare them to enter the profession. Students will engage in a critical investigation of theory and practice, exploring diverse architectural approaches, concepts, applications, and professional practices.

2 years
English
Contact the UH Financial Aid Services Office for tuition and fees information.
Deadline: Not specified in the search results.

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Accreditations & Affiliations
Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Admissions
Deadlines
Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
November 15
Rolling Admission
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis year-round after priority deadlines.
Fall Graduate Priority
July 1
Spring Graduate Priority
November 30
Summer Graduate Priority
April 1
Regular/Priority Application for Fall Semester
January 15
Requirements
Based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. SAT Composite Range: 990-1210; ACT Composite Range: 18-25. Required GPA is 3.5; if lower, higher ACT/SAT scores are needed to compensate. Application fee: $45.
Recent Rankings
Forbes: #558 Top Colleges 2021, #295 In Private Colleges, #111 In The West.
Niche: C+ Overall Grade, #51 Most Diverse Colleges in America, #156 Best College Locations in America, #616 Best College Food in America.

Hawai'i Pacific University Academic FAQ

Hawai'i Pacific University is Knowledge is more easily grasped when you receive a hands-on education. It brings new perspectives and viewpoints that are uniquely yours into focus.

Applicants are typically required to submit: Based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. SAT Composite Range: 990-1210; ACT Composite Range: 18-25. Required GPA is 3.5; if lower, higher ACT/SAT scores are neede....

Hawai'i Pacific University provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Environmental Design (BEnvD), Doctor of Architecture (DArch), Doctor of Architecture (DArch) Global Track (China Focus), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Master of Architecture.

Hawai'i Pacific University is situated in Honolulu, United States, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, Hawai'i Pacific University holds accreditations from: Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission..