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 (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 413-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.
University Snapshot
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private
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non-profit
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large-sized
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least selective
University Identity
| Name | University of Santo Tomas  |
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| Acronym | UST |
| Founded | 1611 |
| Motto | Veritas in Caritate Truth in Charity |
| Colours | Yellow gold, black and white |
| Mascot | Bengal Tiger |
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University Location
| Address | España Street, Sampaloc Manila 1015 National Capital Region Philippines |
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+63 (2) 731 3101 |
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+63 (2) 732 7486 |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Santo Tomas's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Santo Tomas's Facebook page
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