The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has once again been recognized for its natural beauty, this time by House Beautiful magazine. UH Mānoa ranked among the “40 Most Stunning College Campuses in the World,” landing at No. 27 on the list.
Published on August 18, the feature praised universities worldwide for their architecture, history and inspiring settings, from ivy-covered walls to sleek modern designs.
“These locations are nothing short of extraordinary…they create an atmosphere of inspiration, creativity, and culture that elevates the student experience,” the article noted.
The magazine highlighted the East-West Center Japanese garden, adjoining Imin Center and Jefferson Hall as one of the campus’s most breathtaking features.
UH Mānoa was also recently named one of America’s most beautiful college campuses by Travel + Leisure magazine in its June issue.
Recent rankings
In case you missed it, UH Mānoa also received these notable rankings:
- The Best 391 Colleges by The Princeton Review, August 13, 2025
- 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation, July 24, 2025
- 2026 QS World University Rankings, June 19, 2025
- 2025 Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings, June 2, 2025
- 2025 Carnegie Classifications, April 24, 2025
