9 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Geography Doctoral (PhD) Degree at University of Hawaii at Manoa provides training for those seeking to advance their understanding of concepts and methodologies to the standards of professional geographers.

The Economics Department at University of Hawaii at Manoa offers one of the world’s leading graduate programs, providing theoretical, empirical, and historical foundations for the study of economic policies across the globe.

Our PhD Psychology Program at University of Hawaii at Manoa offers students the opportunity to gain research experience and training in their area of interest. 

PhD students in the Department of Anthropology at University of Hawaii at Manoa design and implement individualized problem-oriented anthropological research under the guidance of our world-class faculty. 

The PhD American Studies program at University of Hawaii at Manoa offers professional training in the interdisciplinary study of American history, culture, and society. 

The PhD Sociology program at University of Hawaii at Manoa is designed to give students systematic exposure to qualitative and quantitative theories and methods of social research. 

The COE (College of Education) PhD offers a track in Global and International at University of Hawaii at Manoa through the Department of Educational Foundations. 

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is the largest department of its kind in the country and offers a curriculum unparalleled in its breadth and scope in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language, linguistics, literature, and culture.

The Political Science program at University of Hawaii at Manoa encourages students to pursue specialized interests and broaden their understanding of political phenomena.