University of Santo Tomas

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University of Santo Tomas
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Motto Veritas Cum Caritate (Seeking the Truth with Love)
Established April 28, 1611
School type Private, Dominican
President Rev. Fr. Tamerlane Lana, OP
Location Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Campus 22 hectares
Enrollment Approx. 26,000 undergraduate,
Faculty
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Official website www.ust.edu.ph

The Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas is a private Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers. It is one of the world's largest Catholic universities in terms of population. It was established in April 28, 1611, and claims to be the oldest existing university in the Philippines and in Asia. This is disputed by the University of San Carlos in Cebu, Philippines, which was founded in 1595 but became a university only in 1948.

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History

The University of Santo Tomas was established on April 28, 1611, from the library of the late Fray Miguel de Benavidez O.P., then Archbishop of Manila. Formerly the Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario and later renamed Colegio de Santo Tomas, it was elevated by Pope Innocent X to a university on November 20, 1645 in his brief, In Supreminenti, making it the second university in the Philippines and in Asia (after the Universidad de San Ignacio, which closed in the 1770s).

Its complete name includes the title The Pontifical and Royal Catholic University of the Philippines. It was given the title "Royal" by King Charles III of Spain on March 7, 1785; "Pontifical" by Pope Leo XIII on Semptember 17, 1902 in his constitution, Quae Mari Sinico, and the appelative "The Catholic University of the Philippines" by Pope Pius XII on April 27, 1947.

The university was formerly located within the walled city of Intramuros in Manila. It was started by the Spanish Archbishop of Manila in the early 17th century as a seminary for aspiring young priests, taking its name and inspiration from St. Thomas Aquinas. In 1871, it began offering degrees in Medicine and Pharmacy, the first in colonized Asia. At the beginning of the 20th century, with the growing student population, the Dominican fathers bought land at the Sulucan Hills in Sampaloc, Manila and built its 22-hectare campus there in 1927 with the inauguration of its Main Building (said to be the first earthquake-proof building in the Philippines). Also that year, it began accepting female enrollees. In the last four centuries, the university grew into a full-fledged institution of higher learning, conferring degrees in law, medicine and various academic letters. The university has graduated Philippine national heroes, presidents, and even saints (St. Lorenzo Ruiz and his Dominican companions).

During World War II, the Japanese converted the campus into a concentration camp for civilians, foreigners and POWs. After the war, the university resumed its mission and continues to be one of the more prestigious universities in the country.

In recognition of its achievements, a number of important dignitaries have officially visited the university, among them, during the last three decades: His Holiness Pope Paul VI on November 28, 1970; His Royal Highness King Juan Carlos I of Spain in 1974 and 1995; Mother Teresa of Calcutta in January 1977 and again in November 1984; Pope John Paul II on February 18, 1981 and January 13, 1995.

The University Seal

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The seal of the University of Santo Tomas is a shield quartered by the Dominican Cross. Superimposed on the cross is the sun of Saint Thomas Aquinas, patron of Catholic schools, after whom the university is named.

On the upper left is the papal tiara, indicating that the UST is a pontifical university. The upper right shows the lion derived from the seal of Spain, indicative of royal patronage throughout the greater part of the university's centuries-old existence. The lower left is occupied by the sea lion taken from the old seal of the City of Manila, the capital of the country, symbolizing the Republic of the Philippines. The rose on the lower right is a symbol of the Blessed Virgin Mary under whose patronage the university was placed from its very beginnings.

The symbols are in gold set on a field of light blue, the Marian color except for the Dominican cross which is black and white.

UST HYMN

God of all nations Merciful Lord of our restless beings Sweep with your golden lilies This Fountain of purest light Trace with the sails of the galleons The dream beyond our seeing Touch with the flame of your kindness The gloom of our darkest night Keep us in beauty, in truth and virtues Empassioned embraced. Ever you valiant legions Imbued with unending grace.

Academics

Elementary school

K-12 program for children that builds on their strengths through enrichment strategies, problem solving, science, writing, music, art, and information technology.

High school

High School education specially designed to guide students through their adolescent years and to prepare them for college education.

Undergraduate studies

Values-based undergraduate education designed to prepare students for an enriched life that combines a productive career with cultural awareness.

Academic Programs

  1. Faculty of Sacred Theology (1611)
    • Bachelor, Licentiate, and Doctor of Sacred Theology
    • Master of Arts (MA) in Theology
    • MA Ministry
    • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theology
    • Bachelor of Arts (AB) in Theology
  2. Faculty of Philosophy (1611)
    • Bachelor, Licentiate, and Doctor of Philosophy
    • AB Classical
  3. Faculty of Canon Law (1733)
    • Bachelor, Licentiate, and Doctor of Canon Law
  4. Faculty of Civil Law (1734)
    • Bachelor of Laws
  5. Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (1871)
    • Doctor of Medicine
    • Master in Clinical Audiology
  6. Faculty of Pharmacy (1871)
    • BS Pharmacy
    • BS Medical Technology
    • BS Biochemistry
    • BS Botany
  7. Faculty of Arts and Letters (1896)
    • AB Asian Studies
    • AB Behavioral Science
    • AB Communication Arts
    • AB Economics
    • AB Journalism
    • AB Legal Management
    • AB Literature
    • AB Philosophy
    • AB Political Science
    • AB Sociology
    • AB-BSE Major in Social Sciences (AB Social Sciences)
  8. Faculty of Engineering (1907)
    • BS Civil Engineering
    • BS Chemical Engineering
    • BS Mechanical Engineering
    • BS Electrical Engineering
    • BS Electronics and Communications Engineering
    • BS Industrial Engineering
    • BS Computer Science
    • BS Information Technology
    • BS Information Management
  9. College of Education (1926)
    • AB-BSE Major in Social Sciences (BSE Major in Social Studies)
    • Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE) Major in:
      • Biology-Chemistry
      • Biology-General Science
      • Computer Technology
      • English
      • Filipino
      • History
      • Home Economics and Vocational Technology
      • Library Science
      • Mathematics
      • Physical Education
      • Religious Education and Social Guidance
    • Bachelor of Elementary Education
    • BS Food Technology
    • BS Hotel and Restaurant Management
    • BS Nutrition and Dietetics
    • BS Tourism
  10. College of Science (1926)
    • BS Applied Physics major in Instrumentation
    • BS Biology
    • BS Chemistry
    • BS Mathematics in Actuarial Science
    • BS Microbiology
    • BS Psychology
  11. College of Architecture (1930)
    • BS Architecture
  12. College of Commerce (1933)
    • BS Commerce major in Business Administration
    • BS Commerce major in Economics
    • BS Commerce major in Entrepreneurship
  13. Conservatory of Music (1945)
    • BM in Brasswind, Woodwind and Percussion
    • BM in Composition and Conducting
    • BM in Keyboard
    • BM in Music Education
    • BM in Piano, Organ
    • BM in Strings and Guitar
    • BM in Violin
    • BM in Voice
  14. College of Nursing (1946)
    • BS Nursing
  15. College of Rehabilitation Sciences (1974)
    • BS Occupational Therapy
    • BS Physical Therapy
    • BS Sports Science
  16. College of Fine Arts and Design (2000)
    • BS Interior Design
    • BFA Advertising Arts
    • BFA Industrial Design
    • BFA Painting
  17. The Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy
    • BS Accountancy

The Graduate School

Post graduate programs that integrate theory and practice in the fields of art, business, Religious studies, engineering, education, law, music, social work, computer science, and more.

Post-graduate Programs

  • MS Advertising
  • MS Architecture
  • MS/PhD Biological Sciences
  • MBA in Information Technology and Communication Management
  • MBA International Business and Entrepreneurship
  • MS/PhD in Chemistry
  • MS Chemistry Education
  • Master/Doctor of Law (LLM/DCL)
  • MS/PhD Commerce
  • MA/PhD Development Studies
  • MA/PhD Economics
  • MA/PhD Educational Management
  • MA/PhD English
  • MA Creative Writing
  • MA Communication
  • MA/PhD Guidance Counselling
  • MA Higher Religious Studies
  • MA/PhD History
  • MA/PhD Literature
  • MA Library Science
  • MS Management Engineering
  • MS Medical Technology
  • MS Medical Physics
  • MS Microbiology
  • MA Music
  • MA Nursing
  • MA Oriental Religions and Cultures
  • MS/PhD Human Resource Management
  • MS/PhD Pharmacy
  • MA/PhD Philosophy
  • MA Filipino
  • MA/PhD Political Science
  • MA/PhD Psychology
  • MA/PhD Public Administration
  • MS Secondary Mathematics Education
  • MA Sociology
  • MA Hospital Administration
  • Master of Engineering
  • MA/PhD Theology

Centers of excellence and development

  • Architecture
  • Philosophy
  • Literature
  • Medicine
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Chemistry
  • Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Biology
  • Education
  • Business (center of development for excellence)
  • Pharmacy (Center of Development)

Notable alumni

Four Presidents of the country are from UST:

Seven Chief Justices

Ten Saints are from UST:

Eight National Artists of the country are from UST:

Other notable alumni include:

Noted Honorary Thomasians

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Through the years, the University of Santo Tomas has conferred the title of Doctor "honoris causa" (honorary degree) upon exemplary men and women who have contributed to the development of Philippine society through a distinct mark of excellence and leadership in their own fields of endeavor.

  • Rev. Eugene McGuiness (Doctor of Canon Law)
  • Rev. Cornelius Brenan (Doctor of Philosophy and Literature)
  • Frank Murphy (Doctor of Laws)
  • Andres Soriano (Doctor of Commerce)
  • Gen. Douglas McArthur (Doctor of Laws)
  • Manuel Roxas (Doctor of Laws)
  • Rufino Cardinal Santos (Doctor of Laws)
  • Carlos P. Romulo (Doctor of Laws)
  • King Juan Carlos de Borbon (Doctor of Laws)
  • Duke of Gloucester Richard Walter George (Doctor of Fine Arts)
  • Joseph Cardinal Hoffner (Doctor of Humanities)
  • Andres Soriano Jr. (Doctor of Business Management)
  • Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (Doctor of Laws)
  • Jaime Cardinal Sin (Doctor of Sacred Theology)
  • Sir Knight Virgil Dechant (Doctor of Humanities)
  • Emilio T. Yap (Doctor of Laws)
  • Metropolitan Damaskinus Papandreou of Switzerland (Doctor of Theology)
  • Archbishop Jose Cardinal Sanchez (Doctor of Sacred Theology)
  • Lucio Tan (Doctor of Commerce)
  • Tony Tan Caktiong (Engineering)

Foreign cooperation and consortia

Membership in organizations

National

  • Association of Catholic Universities of the Philippines (ACUP)
  • Catholic Education Association of the Philippines
  • Network of Dominican Schools, Colleges and Universities (DOMNET)
  • Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
  • National Inter-University Forum on Education
  • Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU)
  • Philippine Association of Centers for Educational Media (PACEM)

International

  • Asia-Pacific Student Services Association (APSSA)
  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutes of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
  • Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU)
  • Conference of Catholic Technological Institution (COCTI)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • International Council of Universities of St. Thomas Aquinas (ICUSTA)
  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Katholischer Akademischer Auslander-Dienst (KAAD)

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