The oldest university in the Philippines and in Asia founded on April 11, 1611 by Reverend Father Miguel de Benavides. Originally opened as the College of Our Lady of the Rosary, the university has been bestowed the title “Royal” by King Charles III of Spain in 1758, while Pope Leo XIII granted the title “Pontifical” in 1902. Located originally in Intramuros, it was transferred to its present site in 1911. The university has 3 ecclesiastical faculties: Theology, Canon Law and Philosophy. There are 12 colleges and faculties as well. Owned by Spanish Dominicans, it is governed by a Board of Trustees. Until the late 19th century, the university accepted only students of Spanish parentage. Women were first admitted to the university in 1927. UST campus also served as an interment camp for Americans, British Canadians and other allied nationals of the Japanese Occupation Forces from January 1942-February 1945.
University of Sto. Tomas
