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History

The University of Santo Tomas is the oldest existing university in Asia and in terms of student poulation, the largest Catholic university in the world located in one campus.

It was founded on April 28, 1611 by the third Archbishop of Manila, Msgr. Miguel de Benavides, O.P., together with Frs. Domingo de Nieva and Bernardo de Santa Catalina. It was originally conceived as a school to prepare young men for the priesthood.

Located within Intramuros, the Walled City, it was first called Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario and later renamed Colegio de Santo Tomas in memory of the foremost Dominican Theologian, Saint Thomas Aquinas.

In 1624, the Colegio was authorized to confer academic degrees in Theology, Philosophy and Arts. On November 20, 1645 Pope Innocent X elevated the College to the rank of a university and in 1680, it was subsequently placed under royal patronage. In 1785, for the exceptional loyalty shown by the administration and students who volunteered to defend Manila against the British invasion, King Charles III granted it the title of "Royal University".

Pope Leo XIII made the University of Santo Tomas a "Pontifical University" on September 17, 1902 and in 1974, Pope Pius XII bestowed upon it the title of "The Catholic University of the Philippines".

In 1927, with the continuing increase in enrollment, the University moved from Intramuros to its present site which covers an area of 21.5 hectares in the district of Sampaloc .

Since its foundation, the University's academic life has been interrupted only twice: 1898 to 1899, during the Philippine revolution against Spain; and 1942 to 1945, during the Japanese occupation of Manila, when the University of Santo Tomas was transformed by the Japanese Forces into a concentration camp.

In recognition of the noble achievements of this institution, 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, Prince Juan Carlos, now 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; Pres. Eduardo Frei of Chile on November 21, 1995; and Pres. Jose Maria Aznar of Spain on July 1, 2000.

Mission 

The University of Santo Tomas, the Pontifical and Catholic University of the Philippines, a Dominican institution of higher learning, under the inspiration and patronage of St. Thomas Aquinas, commits itself to the pursuit of truth and to the preservation, advancement and transmission of knowledge in the arts and sciences, both sacred and civil, through the use of reason illumined by faith.

The university affirms its role in the formation of men and women to become competent and compassionate professionals committed to the service of the Church, the nation and the global community.

Vision 

By the year 2011, the University of Santo Tomas envisions itself as a center of excellence in various programs of teaching, an acknowledged expert in key areas of research in the pure and applied sciences, a leader in community/extension services, and as the Center of Contextualized Theology in Asia. It also envisions for itself an extended physical presence beyond Manila, and a more functional networking mechanism with other universities/institutions.

TONGUES OF FIRE 

Unending Grace

This logo features the outline of the UST Main Building Tower as a concrete symbol of the stability, integrity and 400 years of existence that UST is proud of.

The Main Building Tower is also actually the silhouette of its founder, Miguel de Benavides, O.P. with an arm raised and forefinger pointing upward, his finger piercing the sky, allowing a shower of unending grace to fall from above. UST's founder is an inspiration because it was through his vision, generosity and concern for the Filipino youth that paved the way for the establishment of the oldest and one of the most respected and prominent schools in the country .

From Benavides' finger emanates four tongues of fire, serving as a beacon and a guiding light for the University as it makes its way to its fourth century. Taken apart, one could discern that the flame actually spells out U, S, and T. Each tongues of fire stoke leaders, fuels nationalism, inflames Catholicism, and charges knowledge. Taken as a whole, strips of fire also recall the stripes of the Tiger - whose endurance represents the spirit of UST.

The number "400" is implemented in calligraphy style. Like this art, education is a careful and meticulous process of growth, the product of which is a graceful cadence of the heart and mind. Calligraphy is also considered as works in fine handwriting taken as a group and in this sense, it represents the culminated disciplines of the school and the assemblage of faculty and administration whose expertise and knowledge serve as the pillars of the school.

The Quadricentennial logo was designed by Dopy Doplon, a Thomasian.

Degree and Career Options 

Faculty of Pharmacy

* Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
* Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
* Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Faculty of Arts and Letters

* Bachelor of Arts Major in Asian Studies (AS)
* Bachelor of Arts Major in Behavioral Science (BES)
* Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts (CA)
* Bachelor of Arts Major in Economics (ECO)
* Bachelor of Arts Major in Journalism (JRN)
* Bachelor of Arts Major in Legal Management (LM)
* Bachelor of Arts Major in Literature (LIT)
* Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy (PHL)
* Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science (POL SCI)
* Bachelor of Arts Major in Sociology (SOCIO)

Faculty of Engineering

* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
* Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
* Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
* Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
* Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
* Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
* Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
* Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

College of Education

* Bachelor in Secondary Education
* Bachelor in Elementary Education Major in Pre-School Education
* Bachelor in Elementary Education Major in Special Education (SPED)
* Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
* Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
* Bachelor in Library and Information Science

College of Science

* Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Major in Actuarial Science
* Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics Major in Instrumentation
* Bachelor of Science in Biology
* Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
* Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
* Bachelor of Science in Psychology

College of Architecture

* Bachelor of Science in Architecture

College of Commerce

* Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
* Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Entrepreneurship

Conservatory of Music

* Bachelor of Music

College of Nursing

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing

College of Rehabilitation Sciences

* Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
* Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
* Bachelor in Sports Science

College of Fine Arts & Design

* Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising Arts
* Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Industrial Design
* Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Interior Design
* Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Painting

AMV College of Accountancy

* Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management

* Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
* Bachelor of Science in Tourism

Veritas Cum Caritate

Truth with Charity

Thomasian Websites to Visit 

UST Website
The official website of the Pontifical and Royal University of Sto. Tomas.
UST Exchange Forums
Thomasian Life. Thomasian Talk.

Thomasian Speaks 

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