The foundation of the university is attributed to the Spanish friar Miguel de Benavides. He came to the Philippines with the first Dominican mission in 1587. He went on to become See more

UST operates under the laws of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied particularly in the Code of Canon Law, the apostolic constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, the See more

The university marks events with a variety of ceremonies largely influenced by the Hispano-Filipino Dominican Catholic culture and … See more

Persons affiliated with the university, either as students, faculty members, or administrators, are known as Thomasians. UST alumni and faculty include 30 canonized Catholic saints, the current master of the Order of Preachers, 2 cardinals See more

The UST main campus is the largest university in the city of Manila. Located on España Boulevard in the Sampaloc district, it is spread … See more

UST offers over 63 undergraduate programs in over 100 undergraduate specializations, 3 professional programs, over 50 master programs, and over 20 doctorate programs … See more

In 1920, UST and other catholic universities and colleges in Manila organized a sports league called Liga Catolica. Four years … See more