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University of Santo Tomas

Espana St. | Sampaloc, Manila, Luzon 1008, Philippines
(632)406-1611
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Ranked #2 of 78 attractions in Manila
Type: Educational Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: This is the oldest university in Asia, founded in 1611, and is one of the world’s largest Roman Catholic universities based on enrollment.
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Manila, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

I lived in Sampaloc area for 10 years before I moved in Pasay City and I can say that I can't find a place here in my current city that is as peaceful as UST (University Of Santo Thomas). Whenever I have a free time and want to have a quiet time alone I always go here. I can just... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

As other's have mentioned this is the oldest university in Asia! The grounds are well maintained and it's really huge! There were a lot of renovations that have been done. So if you haven't been here for a while, you'll be in for a surprise. There are now more buildings to accommodate the ever growing student population. The main building... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Don't miss out on this opportunity to visit U of ST! Worthwhile and an amazing campus! Huge campus, friendly students and campus staff. Something to definitely look into and stop in for a visit!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I get to visit one of the Oldest University in Asia ---University of Sto.Tomas one in the day time and one in the night time. This is a trip to memory lane. I spent my Elementary days here in this School which is a long, long time ago. I wanted to see the many changes and of course....I really like... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

I've been living in Manila for the longest time. I've been in and out the UST campus so many times. But it was only recently that we went to the UST Museum. Again, my kids loved the place. They were so impressed by the stuffed animals (taxidermy), and the coins and the monies used in olden times, the icons and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

It is one of the oldest Catholic universities in the philippines. Probably the biggest in the city of Manila. There are different college buildings scattered within the campus. Aside from the different colleges, it has a church, a seminary, a museum in the main building, a pay and charity hospital, car park and several fast food franchises. I was able... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

I studied in this school. The main building's architecture is superb and it also houses the UST museum. the UST Museum has a vast collection of Religious Images made of wood,gold and IVORY. At the back of the main building is The Quadricentennial Park with the fountain and the Tetraglobal sculpture that is most striking at noon. There's also a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

I initially thought it is really the 450 years old building, but later (after I came back from Philippine) I found it is only built in 1927 to replace the real one in Intramourus. The taxi driver left me at the back door of the university. When I asked to go in the guards said you can only go in... More

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Manila
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

It's my alma mater. It's the home grown of talented, beautful, and successful Filipinos. Its the first accredited university by Canada. Good facilities. Good professors. With chapel inside. The oldest buildings can be found here where our heroes pursued their studies. Just go at themain building and you'll find out. One of the most secured and safe university. Air-conditioned class... More

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Cainta, Rizal, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

UST is still a replica of the old and antique universities that existed during the Spanish regime. Their building emanates the structure with unadulterated sculptures of the old Spanish priests. And their rooms are huge enough to accommodate hundreds perhaps thousands of students who wants to absorb new ideas and learning. On the update, the place is already a "one-stop... More

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