Hawaii Community College

1. 1

   The short answer

   Hawaii Community College is a public community college in the United States and part of the University of Hawaiʻi system. It suits students who want a broad programme choice at a two-campus college on the Island of Hawaii and who need to confirm the exact admission and cost details directly.

2. 2

   What you can study

   Students can study across 63 programmes, with examples including Accounting, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Applied Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Child-Centered Play Therapy, and 3+3 pathways such as 3+3 B.S. HES to DPT and 3+3 Bachelor’s to OTD. The college lists Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and PhD / Doctorate as available degree levels.

3. 3

   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the college’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements on the website. Before applying, confirm which documents are required, whether your qualifications meet the programme requirements, and any deadlines that apply to your chosen course.

4. 4

   What it costs

   The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs on the Island of Hawaii will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget for those separately.

5. 5

   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not published, so confirm this on the official website before you apply. Also check visa requirements, document translation rules, health coverage expectations, and whether your programme has any additional entry steps for students arriving from abroad.

6. 6

   How it compares

   Among 2,515 universities in the United States, Hawaii Community College stands out as a public community college rather than a large research university, so it will appeal to students who want a smaller-college format with multiple campuses on the Island of Hawaii. Its course mix is wide for a community college, and the presence of degree levels up to PhD / Doctorate in the listing makes it worth checking carefully against your intended study path.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.