University of Santo Tomas (Manila)

Philippines / National Capital Region / Manila / España Boulevard (N170)(R-7)
 university, campus, Roman Catholic school, private school, academic institution

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Regalis et Pontificia Sancti Thomæ Aquinatis Universitas Manilana
"Veritas In Caritate"

The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines (or simply UST or affectionately, "Ustê". Filipino: Unibersidad ng Santo Tomas), is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the Philippines and in Asia. And is one of the world's largest Catholic universities in terms of enrollment found in one campus. UST is also the largest university in the city of Manila. Having the distinction as the only Pontifical University in Asia, UST is the only university, Catholic or not, to have been visited by two popes four times: once by Pope Paul VI in 1970, twice by Pope John Paul II in 1981 and in 1995, and once by Pope Francis in 2015. The patron of the university is St. Thomas Aquinas, while St. Catherine of Alexandria is the patroness.

The University is composed of several autonomous faculties, colleges, schools and institutes, each conferring undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate degrees, and the basic education units. Several degrees have been accredited by the Commission on Higher Education as Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development.

Prominent Thomasians include saints, Philippine presidents, heroes, artists, scientists, professionals, and religious figures, who have figured well in the history of the Philippines. The athletic teams are the Growling Tigers, members of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and are consistent winners of the Overall Championship.

Commission on Higher Education's COE and COD(as of Oct. 4, 2010)
Centers of Excellence
Physical Therapy
Medicine
Nursing
Biology
Chemistry
Teacher's Education

Centers of Development:
Electronics and Communication's Engineer
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Website: www.ust.edu.ph/
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   14°36'35"N   120°59'22"E

Comments

  • omg!! itz ma old skwl uste!
  • im a thOMASIAN!!
  • go uste! :) I love my school!
  • go tigers go USTEEE
  • I like the way this university enforces discipline to students. It made me grow to be a responsible and God loving individual. UST, you'll always be in my heart!! Go TIGER!!
  • Go Uste! Go Uste!
  • i'm proud to be a thomasian!
  • Go USTE...Go USTE...Go...Go...Go...proud to be Thomasian...
  • Sana Pumasa ako sa USTe:)Love ko talaga dito ^___^
  • dito napasok loves ko. college of science sya. ahaha
  • see you all THOMASIANS....2011 400 years!!
  • hail journalism! hail UST! i'm proud to be thomasian at 400! 4oo is always better than 1oo.
  • wow. incoming freshie po ako sa ust. excited na ko! :)
  • Excellent choice Carl Jeffrey21. It may be easy to enter UST, but its hard to stay, I swear!
  • I love my university. Animo USTE!
  • the best school in asia
  • the best university in Manila!
  • Even the most humble person knows when to defend himself/herself. Yes indeed, we thomasians have been known for our great humility but that doesn't mean that we don't know how to fight back specially when someone out there tries to abominate our beloved institution. Wag mo naman sana kaming baliktarin gamit ang salitang HUMILITY, We never started this in the first place. Kudos to those who are defending our institution. Pride. Humility. Dignity Go USTe!
  • May Holy Fire fall on the disbelievers and infidels! Ok just kidding. I love UST and I want my kids to study there when they go to college which is very very soon. I am proud of UST and the achievements of its Alumni. Even the workforce recognizes the excellence of UST grads. Hiring managers know that UST grads are always a known quantity! Minimum standards (high) required to pass kasi! I speak not only only for the college of Science (mine) but for the whole University. Viva UST!
  • Janine Tugonon has parade here last week
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