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University of Santo Tomas
(UST)
About
The University of Santo Tomas, officially the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines or colloquially as Ustê, is a private Catholic research university in Manila, Philippines. Founded on April 28, 1611, by Spanish friar Miguel de Benavides, third Archbishop of Manila, it has the oldest extant university charter in Asia and is one of the world's l...
The University of Santo Tomas, officially the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines or colloquially as Ustê, is a private Catholic research university in Manila, Philippines. Founded on April 28, 1611, by Spanish friar Miguel de Benavides, third Archbishop of Manila, it has the oldest extant university charter in Asia and is one of the world's largest Catholic universities in terms of enrollment found on one campus. It is the main campus of the University of Santo Tomas System that is run by the Order of Preachers.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 951 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 8 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 42,253
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 301-320 | - | 2022 |
| Modern Languages | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | =781 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Santo Tomas?
University of Santo Tomas's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 951-1000, THE Rank 1501+.
When was University of Santo Tomas founded?
University of Santo Tomas was founded in 1611.
What are the top subjects at University of Santo Tomas?
Top subjects at University of Santo Tomas include: English Language & Literature, Modern Languages, Education & Training, Clinical & Health, Medicine.
Where is University of Santo Tomas located?
University of Santo Tomas is located in Manila, Philippines.