University of Santo Tomas
Philippines • Founded 1611 • World Rank #1926
Overview
Founded in 1611, the University of Santo Tomas is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Manila (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), National Capital Region.
Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas (UST) is a large-sized coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of Santo Tomas (UST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 412-year-old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Philippine higher education organization a least selective institution.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
UST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Academic Details
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Academic Structures
University of Santo Tomas's teaching units laid out by faculty and school. Deep hierarchies (faculty to school to department) versus flat structures affect administrative complexity for students.
Unit 19 items
- College of Accountancy
- College of Architecture
- College of Commerce and Business Administration
- College of Education
- College of Fine Arts and Design
- College of Nursing
- College of Rehabilitation Sciences
- College of Science
- College of Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Conservatory of Music
- Faculty of Arts and Letters
- Faculty of Canon Law
- Faculty of Civil Law
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Philosophy
- Faculty of Sacred Theology
- Graduate School
Degrees
PhD in Built Environment / Architecture (by Research) offered by the University of Reading, UK
Bachelor's 75 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Accountancy
- Actuarial Science
- Advertising and Publicity
- Architecture
- Asian Studies
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Computing
- Canon Law
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Child Care and Development
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Studies
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Conducting
- Dietetics
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Finance
- Food Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- History
- Hotel Management
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Human Resources
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Jazz and Popular Music
- Journalism
- Justice Administration
- Leisure Studies
- Library Science
- Literature
- Marketing
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology
- Microbiology
- Music Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Musical Instruments
- Musicology
- Native Language Education
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Painting and Drawing
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapy
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Religious Education
- Science Education
- Singing
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Sports
- Sports Management
- Theatre
- Theology
- Tourism
- Transport Engineering
- Writing
Master's 47 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Applied Physics
- Architecture
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Studies
- Curriculum
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Educational Administration
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering Management
- English
- Fine Arts
- Food Science
- Health Administration
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Human Resources
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Journalism
- Law
- Library Science
- Literature
- Marketing
- Mathematics Education
- Medical Technology
- Medicine
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Music
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy
- Political Sciences
- Public Administration
- Public Law
- Science Education
- Small Business
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Writing
Doctoral 19 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Business and Commerce
- Chemistry
- Clinical Psychology
- Curriculum
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Educational Administration
- Educational and Student Counselling
- English
- History
- Human Resources
- Law
- Literature
- Medical Technology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Public Administration
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines.
Applied Ethics (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ethics
Conservation of Cultural Property and Environment in the Tropics (Centre) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
Creative Writing and Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Writing
Education and Research Development (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
- Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Research (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Social Studies
Accountancy (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
Architecture (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
Common Career Paths
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Interior Designer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Commerce and Business Administration (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Banking
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (College) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dietetics
- Education
- Food Technology
- Information Sciences
- Library Science
- Nutrition
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Teacher Training
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Fine Arts and Design (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Advertising and Publicity
- Design
- Fine Arts
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
- Painting and Drawing
Common Career Paths
- Designer
- Creative Director
- UX Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Nursing (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Nursing
Common Career Paths
- Registered Nurse
- Clinical Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Rehabilitation Sciences (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Actuarial Science
- Applied Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Tourism and Hospitality Management (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Hotel Management
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Music (Conservatory) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Conducting
- Music
- Music Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Musical Instruments
- Singing
Arts and Letters (Faculty) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Asian Studies
- Behavioural Sciences
- Communication Arts
- Communication Studies
- Economics
- Journalism
- Justice Administration
- Literature
- Media Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Civil Law (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administrative Law
- Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Insurance
- International Law
- Labour Law
- Political Sciences
- Private Law
- Public Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Ecclesiastical Studies (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Canon Law
- Pastoral Studies
- Philosophy
- Theology
Engineering (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine and Surgery (Faculty) 26 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Community Health
- Dermatology
- Epidemiology
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
- Histology
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Neurology
- Neurosciences
- Nutrition
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Parasitology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Surgery
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmacy (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Medical Technology
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Physical Education and Athletics (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Technological Courses (Institute) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electronic Engineering
- Management
- Technology
Ecclesiastical Sciences (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Religious Studies
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Health Sciences (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Movement Science (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Natural Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Natural Sciences (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Natural Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Graduate (School) 59 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Advertising and Publicity
- Applied Physics
- Architecture
- Arts and Humanities
- Banking
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Canon Law
- Chemistry
- Civil Law
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Curriculum
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Engineering
- English
- Ethics
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Food Science
- Health Administration
- Health Education
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Human Resources
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Law
- Library Science
- Literature
- Management
- Management Systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics Education
- Medical Technology
- Microbiology
- Music
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing
- Oriental Studies
- Pastoral Studies
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Religious Studies
- Science Education
- Social Sciences
- Theology
- Writing
Programs Offered
Look through University of Santo Tomas's programmes by level or filter for keywords. Programme-level scholarships exist alongside institution-wide ones; the programme page typically lists them.
Bachelor's Degree
119 programmes
There are 119 programmes to choose from at University of Santo Tomas for undergraduates. A bachelor's degree builds the broad disciplinary foundation most employers and postgraduate courses expect.
BS in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering
BS in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
BA in Asian Studies Asian Studies
BA in History History
BA in Literature Literature
BA in Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
BS in Information Systems Information Systems & Technology
BS in Information Technology Information Systems & Technology
BA in English Language Studies English Language Studies
BS in Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition & Dietetics
BS in Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Sciences
BS in Physical Therapy Health Sciences
BS in Speech and Language Pathology Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Music Music
Bachelor of Music major in Music Education Music
BS in Food Technology Food Science
BS in Applied Mathematics Mathematics
BS in Applied Physics Physics & Astronomy
BS in BioChemistry Biochemistry
BS in Biology Biological Sciences
BS in Microbiologyy Microbiology
BA in Behavioral Science Natural Sciences
BA in Political Science Politics & International Relations
BA in Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
BS in Sports Science Sport and Exercise Science
Bachelor of Physical Education Physics & Astronomy
BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management Tourism & Leisure
BS in Travel Management Business & Management
Bachelor of Laws Law
BS in Accountancy Accounting
BS in Business Administration Business Administration
BS in Entrepreneurship Business Administration
Bachelor of Secondary Education Education & Teaching
BS in Medical Technology
BS in Nursing Nursing
BS in Pharmacy Pharmacy
BS in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
BS in Computer Engineering Computer Sciences
BS in Electronics Engineering Robotics & Automation
BS in Industrial Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering
BS in Hospitality Management Hospitality Management
BS in Tourism Management Tourism & Leisure
AB in Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
BS in Chemistry Chemistry
BS in Computer Science Computer Sciences
AB in Political Science Politics & International Relations
BS in Psychology Psychology
BS in Architecture Architecture
Bachelor of Fine Arts Visual Arts
Bachelor of Library and Information Science Information Systems & Technology
BA in Legal Management Law
BS in Interior Design Applied Design
BA in Economics Economics
Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Advertising Arts Advertising & Digital Marketing
BS in Management Accounting Accounting
BA in Communication Arts Communication Studies
BA in Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media
BS in Chemical Engineering Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Robotics & Automation
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Business Economics Economics
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Marketing Management Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Financial Management Finance, Banking & Insurance
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Applied Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, major in Industrial Design Applied Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, major in Painting Visual Arts
Bachelor of Science in Architecture Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Basic Human Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies English Language Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies Asian Studies
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Biology, major in Medical Biology Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Biology, major in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science in Biology, major in Environmental Biology Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology Microbiology
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, major in Instrumentation Physics & Astronomy
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, major in Actuarial Science Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, major in Hospitality Leadership Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, major in Culinary Entrepreneurship Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management, major in Travel Operation and Service Management Tourism & Leisure
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management, major in Recreation and Leisure Management Tourism & Leisure
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management, major in Cultural Heritage Management Archaeology
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information System Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting Accounting
Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Science Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in English English Language Studies
Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Social Studies Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Mathematics Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Filipino Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Religious and Values Education Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Biological Sciences Education Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Computer Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Elementary Education Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Elementary Education, major in Pre-School Education Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Special Needs Education, major in Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Literature Literature
Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Sports Management Business & Management
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Master of Business Administration
1 programme
University of Santo Tomas provides 1 programme at master's level for graduates who want to specialise further or strengthen their standing for doctoral applications.
Master in Business Administration Business Administration
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
65 programmes
University of Santo Tomas provides 65 programmes at master's level for graduates who want to specialise further or strengthen their standing for doctoral applications.
MA in Education Education & Teaching
MA in Religious Education Religious Studies
MA in Nursing Nursing
MS in Management Engineering Business & Management
Master in Public Administration Public Administration
MA major in Guidance and Counseling Counselling & Psychotherapy
Master in Health Professions Education Education & Teaching
MS in Mathematics Education Mathematics
MA major in Economics Economics
MA major in Marketing Communication Marketing
MS in Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
MS in Applied Physics Physics & Astronomy
MS in Biology Biological Sciences
MS in Biology Education Biological Sciences
MS in Chemistry Chemistry
MS in Chemistry Education Chemistry
MS in Microbiology Microbiology
MA major in Hospital Administration Religious Studies
MS in Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Sciences
Master in Clinical Audiology Speech & Language Therapy
Master in Pain Management Business & Management
MS in Medical Technology
MS in Pharmacy Pharmacy
MS in Physical Therapy Health Sciences
MA major in Development Studies Politics & International Relations
MA major in Political Science Politics & International Relations
MA major in Psychology Psychology
MA in Theology Islamic & Quranic Studies
MA in Creative Writing Liberal Arts
MA major in History History
MA major in Literature Literature
MA major in Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
MA in Cultural Heritage Studies Archaeology
MA in Music Music
MS in Chemical Engineering Chemistry
MA in Theology major in Social Pastoral Communication Communication Studies
Master of Fine Arts Visual Arts
MA in Communication Communication Studies
MA in Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media
MA major in Library and Information Science Information Systems & Technology
Master in Library and Information Science Information Systems & Technology
MS in Architecture Architecture
MA major in Public Administration Public Administration
MA major in English Language Studies English Language Studies
MS in Food Science Food Science
Juris Doctor
Master of Arts in Nursing Nursing
Master of Laws Law
Master of Business Administration Business Administration
Master of Business Administration, major in Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship
Master of Science in Biology Biological Sciences
Master of Science in Chemistry Chemistry
Master of Science, major in Biology Education Biological Sciences
Master of Science in Pharmacy Pharmacy
Master of Science in Medical Technology Natural Sciences
Master of Science in Management Engineering Business & Management
Master of Science in Architecture, major in Urban Design Applied Design
Master of Science in Architecture, major in Physical Planning Architecture
Master of Science in Architecture, major in Urban Heritage Preservation Architecture
Master of Arts in Education, major in Educational Management and Leadership Business & Management
Master of Arts in English Language Studies English Language Studies
Master of Arts, major in Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Master of Arts, major in History History
Master of Arts, major in Literature Literature
Master of Arts in Education Education & Teaching
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
43 programmes
Browse 43 programmes of research-degree study at University of Santo Tomas. Each culminates in a thesis defended before examiners as an original scholarly contribution.
Doctor of Business Administration Business Administration
PhD in Public Administration Public Administration
PhD in Counselor Education Counselling & Psychotherapy
PhD in Development Education Education & Teaching
Doctor of Education Education & Teaching
PhD in Education major in Educational Management and Leadership Business & Management
PhD in Commerce Business & Management
PhD in Economics Economics
PhD in Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
PhD in Biology Biological Sciences
PhD in Chemistry Chemistry
PhD in Counseling Psychology Counselling & Psychotherapy
PhD in Pharmacy Pharmacy
Licentiate in Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
PhD in Political Science Politics & International Relations
PhD in Psychology Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
PhD in History History
PhD in Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Canon Law Law
Doctor of Sacred Theology Islamic & Quranic Studies
Licentiate in Canon Law Law
Licentiate in Sacred Theology Islamic & Quranic Studies
PhD in Theology Islamic & Quranic Studies
PhD in English Language Studies English Language Studies
Doctor of Civil Law Civil & Private Law
Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy
Doctor of Philosophy, major in English Language Studies English Language Studies
Doctor of Philosophy, major in History Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy, major in Literature Literature
Doctor of Philosophy, major in Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Theology Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy, major in Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
Doctor of Philosophy, major in Commerce Business & Management
Doctor of Philosophy, major in Biology Biological Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy, major in Chemistry Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy and Medical Technology Pharmacy
Doctor of Education, major in Curriculum and Instruction Education & Teaching
Doctor of Philosophy in Education, major in Educational Management and Leadership Business & Management
Doctor of Philosophy, major in Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy, major in Development Studies Politics & International Relations
Doctor of Philosophy, major in Economics Economics
Doctor of Philosophy, major in Political Science Philosophy & Ethics
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
1 programme
This group collects University of Santo Tomas's 1 programme of certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate programmes — practical entry points or stepping stones toward a degree.
Doctor of Medicine Medicine
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University of Santo Tomas
Application guidance for University of Santo Tomas, structured as five practical steps with attention to documents and admissions communication.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. University of Santo Tomas runs 229 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Before applying to University of Santo Tomas, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Philippines.
- 3 Get your documents ready
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with University of Santo Tomas's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
- 4 Apply through the official channel
Lodge your application through the official website (www.ust.edu.ph). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +63 (2) 731 3101. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Santo Tomas
A short Q&A covering University of Santo Tomas's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.
In what year was University of Santo Tomas established?
University of Santo Tomas was founded in 1611 (approximately 415 years ago).
What city is University of Santo Tomas in?
University of Santo Tomas operates from Manila, Philippines.
What is University of Santo Tomas's control type?
University of Santo Tomas is a private institution.
How big is University of Santo Tomas's student body?
University of Santo Tomas serves approximately 25,000-29,999 students.
Where does University of Santo Tomas stand in university rankings?
University of Santo Tomas is ranked #1926 globally and #3 in Philippines.
What degrees does University of Santo Tomas offer?
University of Santo Tomas offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Does University of Santo Tomas have a religious affiliation?
Yes, University of Santo Tomas is affiliated with Christian-Catholic.
What is University of Santo Tomas's academic structure?
University of Santo Tomas is organised into 19 academic units across its disciplines.
Who recognises University of Santo Tomas?
The institution holds recognition from Commission on Higher Education; PACUCOA.
Where can I learn more about University of Santo Tomas?
University of Santo Tomas's official website is www.ust.edu.ph.
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