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University of Santo Tomas

Quezon City, Philippines

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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 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.

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Key facts

Location
Quezon City, Philippines
Founded
1611
Students
33,013
How to apply
Direct portal

Programmes

Programme details for this university are being added. Visit the official website for current courses.