International Student Attraction
Why Study In Hawaiʻi?
For more than two centuries, the islands of Hawaiʻi have welcomed international visitors in the friendly spirit of “Aloha.” Some have come as students to take advantage of our outstanding education and training facilities. Those who have studied in Hawaiʻi have returned to pioneer changes in their own nations: they have entered government service, become teachers or doctors, started their own businesses or used their Hawaiʻi education to advance careers and move into leadership positions in their countries.
Continue the Hawaiʻi educational tradition at one of our learning institutions. Chose from a variety of programs designed to meet a wide range of interests and needs. Advance your education and knowledge in a multi-cultural environment, while enjoying a traditional island lifestyle.
For more information about studying in Hawaiʻi, please visit the Study Hawaiʻi website that includes websites translated into Japanese, Chinese and Korean languages. If you are located in Beijing or Taipei, please visit our DBEDT oversea offices to speak with our staff.
Hawaiʻi Offers:
- A healthy, safe, friendly environment
- An exceptional quality of life
- A multicultural atmosphere
- Long-standing relationships in the Asia-Pacific region.
Economic Impact
“The Economic Impact of International Students in Hawaii – 2022 Update,” shows the direct spending by foreign students in Hawaii was $189 million for the calendar year 2022. This estimate includes the total living expenses and institutional tuition and fees.
The Study Hawaii consortium of 21 schools in Hawaii is the association promoting the industry and actively recruiting international students.
A total of 44 Hawaii educational institutions responded to DBEDT’s 2022 International Education Survey. The responding institutions for the survey reported a total of 7,682 international students, including both long-term students and short-term students, such as those that came to attend English language training programs in calendar year 2022.
Including the ripple effects, the total economic impacts of international students are as follows:
- $373.2 million in economic output generated, including direct, indirect, and induced effects
- $26.3 million in state taxes generated
- $162.9 million in household income generated
- 4,792 jobs supported by international student spending
Hawaii hosted international students from all over the globe. Japan remains the top country of origin for Hawaii’s international students, followed by the South Korea and China. View the report.
Study Hawaii Educational Consortium
The Study Hawaii Educational Consortium is a 501c(3) organization established to promote the State of Hawaii as a study destination. Study Hawaii members share a belief that international education advances learning and scholarship, builds understanding and respect among different peoples, and enhances constructive leadership in the global community. They believe that international education is fundamental to fostering peace, security and well-being.
See more details on the Consortium and a list of their members.
Short Term Training
“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere”. -Chinese Proverb
Hawaii offers hundreds of customized education and training courses for a variety of purposes serving the academic and experiential needs of universities, colleges, government agencies and specialty industries throughout the world.
Sample programs: