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More than 8,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries
make Hawai'i Pacific University one of the most culturally diverse universities in the world!

• ELS Language Centers
• Undergraduate Programs
• Graduate Programs
• Professional Certificate Programs
• Accreditation / Location / Faculty / Facilities /
  Value / Health and Safety

With one of the largest populations of international students at any American university, Hawai'i Pacific University (HPU) places an emphasis on providing excellent service to prospective and enrolled foreign students. Currently more than 1,600 international students from more than 100 countries attend HPU with many new countries being added to the list each semester. In a study by the Christian Science Monitor, HPU was ranked as the number one school in the U.S.A. in terms of percentage of international students.

As one of the most culturally diverse universities in the world, HPU offers a variety of academic choices to meet your needs!

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ELS Language Center

Hawai'i Pacific University welcomed ELS Language Centers (ELS) onto our campus in the summer of 2008. ELS, the international leader in academic English-language preparation, provides intensive English training, semi-intensive English training and their American Explorer program on HPU's downtown Honolulu campus. These programs will replace HPU's English Foundations Program (EFP), Proficiency in English Program (PEP) and Group English Program (GEP).

ELS Language Centers operates more than 45 intensive English language centers throughout the U.S., most of which are located on college campuses. ELS offers Intensive (30 lessons per week), Semi-Intensive (20 lessons per week), and American Explorer (15 lessons per week) programs organized over four-week sessions. Four weeks are required to complete each level in the ELS 12-level curriculum. ELS's 12-level program ranges from absolute beginner to the highly-advanced level needed for university entry.

HPU will accept a certificate of completion of level 112 of the ELS intensive program in place of our TOEFL requirement, and will offer conditional letters of admission for all students who meet HPU's academic requirements but have not yet satisfied our minimum English requirement. Please note that students who are in levels 110, 111 or 112 may enroll concurrently at HPU, earning credits that can be used towards a degree.

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Undergraduate Programs

Hawai'i Pacific University offers more than 50 programs at the bachelor's (undergraduate) degree level (the first American university degree) in the areas of business, computer information systems, liberal arts, and other sciences.

All of HPU's bachelor's degrees can be completed in four years or less, depending upon the initiative of the student. If you are currently attending a post-secondary school (college, university, technical institute, etc.) you may be eligible for exemption from some HPU course work and may be able to complete your degree in less time.

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Graduate Programs

Hawai'i Pacific University offers eleven master's (graduate) degrees and eleven joint master's degree programs which can be easily completed in two years, with most being able to be finished in sixteen months.

Admission to the MBA at Hawai'i Pacific University is based on academic ability and potential for success at the graduate level. Academic ability is evaluated by the applicant's past academic performance, recommendations, and performance on the GMAT (MBA only).

Although not required for admission, professional work experience as well as involvement in organizational or community activities may be used in the evaluation. A holistic approach is used, and no one factor will exclude an applicant from consideration. The University is seeking students who have demonstrated the ability and motivation to do graduate level work.

Applicants who have not satisfied prerequisite requirements may still apply to the graduate program. However, prior to beginning certain graduate-level courses, students may be required to complete the required prerequisite courses. The University has a rolling admission process and reviews applications throughout the year. In order to ensure adequate time for evaluation and correspondence, it is strongly recommended that applications be submitted early.

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Professional Certificate Programs

Many executives in today's rapidly changing global business environment need to update their skills but do not have the time to return to a full-time university program. The PCP allows the time-conscious professional to learn new skills or update his or her knowledge in a short period of time.

Length of Program: The length of program depends on the certificate and the applicant's background. While business certificates may be earned in one semester (15 weeks), certificates in TESL, Information Systems, and E-Commerce may take from two semesters to one year.

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Accreditation / Location / Faculty / Facilities /
Value / Health and Safety

Accreditation: Hawai'i Pacific University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), Inc. The Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The University is a member of the International Association for Management Education (AACSB), recognized by the Hawai'i Commission of Postsecondary Education, and approved by the Hawai'i Board of Nursing.

Location: With three campuses linked by shuttle, Hawai'i Pacific combines the excitement of an urban, downtown campus with the serenity of the windward side of the island. The main campus is located in downtown Honolulu, the financial center of the Pacific, and is home to the business, communication, international studies, professional studies and liberal arts programs. The Hawai'i Loa campus is eight miles away, situated in Kane'ohe at the base of the Ko'olau Mountains; it is the site of the School of Nursing, the marine science program, and a variety of other course offerings. The third campus, Oceanic Institute, is an applied aquaculture research facility located on a 56-acre site providing a global center for research and education in marine environmental and life sciences. The University also offers classes at six military locations on Oahu.

Faculty: More than 445 full- and part-time faculty with outstanding academic and business credentials enliven the classroom experience. The student / faculty ratio is 18:1, and average class size is under 25. Eighty percent of the faculty hold the doctoral degree or its equivalent.

Facilities: Multimedia classrooms throughout HPU's two campuses, modern science and communication labs, University Computer Center, the Learning Assistance Center, and the Media and Technology Center are provided to keep HPU students on the cutting edge of today's technology.

Value: With tuition cost almost half the U.S. average, HPU is an affordable option. In fact, Barron's business magazine lists HPU as one of its Best Buys in higher education. Also, HPU is consistently listed in the U.S. News and World Report America's Best Colleges guide.

Health and Safety: It is natural to worry about your health and safety while studying abroad, but Hawai'i is a special place. Hawai'i is famous for its clean air and water. Among the 50 United States, Hawai'i's people have the longest average life expectancy. Honolulu is ranked one of the safest and cleanest large cities nationally in a recent study of cities in the United States. Furthermore, at HPU we take special care in assuring that our buildings and campuses are safe and comfortable for your successful education.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hawai'i Pacific University! Please review all of our academic programs, and select the ones that interest you. Then complete the inquiry form, and we'll respond to you directly. You may also visit our website directly to learn more.