University of Santo Tomas
University of Santo Tomas is the oldest university in the Philippines, not only that, it is also the World’s largest Catholic Univeristy. It was founded in the year 1611 by the 3rd Archbishop of Manila, Msgr. Miguel de Benavides, O.P. with Fr. Domingo de Nieva and Fr. Bernardo de Santa Catalina. The University was first called Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario but later renamed to Colegio de Santo Tomas in the memory of the Dominican Theologian, Saint Tomas Acquinas. Well, the University has a massive and imposing structure which gave it an unpainted, gray and rugged look that was acquired through the test of time. It even withstood many earthquakes and World War2, where the Japanese forces transformed the place into a concentration camp. The main building of UST was designed by Fr. Roque Ruaño who is a priest, as well, as an engineer. Well, at the main building tower you can see a cross that symbolizes the University’s mission to impart knowledge in the sacred and civil sciences.
Well, University of Santo Tomas has a really impressived structure and history. Aside from that, UST also achieved many recognitions and a number of important dignitaries have visited the place, among them are Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul II, King Juan Carlos I of Spain (who was a Prince at that time) and Mother Teresa of Calcutta just to name a few. So, a trip in UST is really worth it. Just don’t forget to see the Campus landmarks such as, the Arch of the Centuries, Benavides Monument, Beato Angelico Gallery, UST Botanical Garden, Santissimo Rosario and a lot more. I’ll just let the photos speak for themselves.
For more info please visit University of Santo Tomas Website.

















1Janille
wrote on 18 March 2008 at 9:39
ang ganda ng school nila parang nasa europe ka lang. kaya gustong gusto ko magaral dito eh. sana makapasa sa entrance hehehehe….
2Amin Silalahi
wrote on 27 May 2008 at 1:23
hello, I want to be here. I was graduated from The UST of the year 1999.
I want that we communicate with all our teachers strategy. I am right now teaching in Widya Mandala University of Surabaya. and we can build nets of reasearch in building human improvement.
trims
Amin Silalahi, Ba, MBA, DMS
3Ken Bugoy
wrote on 10 November 2008 at 11:38
I would like to know if this university has online education? I would like to bridge to MN I am a RN and have a BEd in health.
Thank you
4AudreyRose
wrote on 10 November 2008 at 14:24
Ken here’s the website of UST http://www.ust.edu.ph
5Emilyn
wrote on 25 November 2008 at 23:22
mhirap po b entrance test sa UST??magtetest na kc ako sa december.7….
6Jamil
wrote on 26 June 2009 at 18:07
Kelan poh entrance exam?mahirap pu ba?
7tiara gracia
wrote on 8 July 2009 at 19:51
you know, talagang maganda sa UST!
magagaling ang professors dun kaya siguradong sulit yung tuition fee mo!
not only that kasi they have lots of organizations and guilds na sobrang fun!!!