Over 16,000 students are enrolled in some 2180 registered UofN courses offered in 280 locations in 130 nations on six continents as well as four ships sailing from different ports around the world. The friendly and scenic town of Kailua-Kona, overlooking Kailua Bay, is the home of UofN's Kona campus. From the jagged sea cliffs and lonely palmed beaches to the breathtaking lush green valleys and vast lava fields, we invite you to come share our island home. The UofN lifestyle is simple. Students live in campus rooms with people of various nations, cultures and denominations.
Meals are prepared in a central kitchen to reduce costs and provide sound nutrition.
The U of N live-learn philosophy is a community learning concept. It is based on the scriptural principle of a body of believers who are one in spirit and working together as a team toward the same objectives. It is the concept of the extended family. It implies a sharing of resources, ideas, talents, and a working together in unity. The great variety of course-relate activities provides a rich medium for deep relationships to grow among the students and staff of each course.