  {"id":229604,"date":"2026-02-17T15:58:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=229604"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:01:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T02:01:16","slug":"uh-manoa-microsites-international-applicants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2026\/02\/17\/uh-manoa-microsites-international-applicants\/","title":{"rendered":"New <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa microsites encourage international student applicants in their language"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-4.jpg\" alt=\"U H Manoa site with Vietnamese script\" width=\"676\" height=\"381\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-229628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-4.jpg 676w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-4-130x73.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Prospective international students can now learn about the world-class education and unique opportunities at the University of <span lang=\"haw\">Âé¶¹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa in their own language. New <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa microsites in Japanese, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese as well as an English site tailored for Indian audiences give interested students and their families clear, accessible information about the application process and highlight campus experiences and community.<\/p>\n<p>The <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa <a href=\"https:\/\/manoa.hawaii.edu\/global\/\">Office of Global Engagement<\/a> developed the sites due to the additional complexity international students face when deciding to pursue their degree abroad including English proficiency expectations, visa processes and scholarship options. The new microsites provide clear communication, language access, and cultural context essential in helping them make informed decisions with confidence, from their first interaction with <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa through graduation. Visitors to the sites can also submit questions in their own language for more information.<\/p>\n<div style=\"float:right;clear:right;margin:0 0 0 15px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"U H Manoa site with Japanese characters\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-229627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-2-130x73.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-2.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"float:right;clear:right;margin:0 0 0 15px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-3-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"U H Manoa site\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-229630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-3-130x73.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-3.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"float:right;clear:right;margin:0 0 0 15px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"U H Manoa site with Chinese characters\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-229629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-1-130x73.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-1.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jp-apply.manoa.hawaii.edu\/\"><abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa&#8212;Japanese<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cn-apply.manoa.hawaii.edu\/\"><abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa&#8212;Simplified Chinese<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vn-apply.manoa.hawaii.edu\/\"><abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa&#8212;Vietnamese<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in-apply.manoa.hawaii.edu\/\"><abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa&#8212;English for Indian site visitors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&ldquo;We want to emphasize that <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa offers more than a degree,&rdquo; said <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa Interim Provost Vassils Syrmos. &ldquo;Students gain a world-class education, hands-on research opportunities, and a supportive campus community in one of the safest, most diverse and welcoming places in the world. <span lang=\"haw\">Âé¶¹´«Ã½<\/span> is not only a destination but an environment where students can thrive academically and personally.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Emily Liu, director of international admissions in the Office of Global Engagement, expressed that while <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa can be a transformational experience for international students, they in turn enhance the campus experience for everyone at <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;International students make <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa a stronger and more vibrant campus by bringing global perspectives, diverse academic backgrounds, and rich cultural traditions into our classrooms and community,&rdquo; said Liu. &ldquo;They enrich class discussions, contribute to research and student life, and broaden perspectives beyond <span lang=\"haw\">Âé¶¹´«Ã½<\/span> while helping prepare students for success in today\u2019s increasingly interconnected world. Their presence strengthens cross-cultural understanding and reflects <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa\u2019s role as a global university in the heart of the Pacific.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2>Encouraging success, future possibilities<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on recruitment priorities, student demand and available resources, the Office of Global Engagement may consider microsites in more languages.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are already seeing encouraging early engagement and positive feedback from international prospective students, their families and partners,&rdquo; said Liu. &ldquo;We look forward to tracking continued interest, inquiries and overall impact as outreach and promotion continue.&rdquo;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The microsites in Japanese, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese as well as an English site tailored for Indian audiences give interested students and their families clear, accessible information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":229629,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[757,134,1466,9],"class_list":["post-229604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academic-news","tag-admissions","tag-international","tag-manoa-enhancing-student-success","tag-uh-manoa","entry","has-media"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/manoa-international-microsite-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=229604"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229604\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":229634,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229604\/revisions\/229634"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/229629"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229604"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=229604"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=229604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}