About the university

Pontifical Catholic university and the oldest existing university in Asia (founded 1611). Renowned for Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, Architecture, Music and Fine Arts. The Faculty of Medicine is one of the most prestigious in Southeast Asia. Beautiful Spanish-colonial campus declared a National Historic Landmark.

Key information

• Location: Manila, PH
• Ranking #851
• QS #851
• National ranking #4
• Institution type: private

Popular faculties

• Medicine and Surgery
• Pharmacy
• Architecture
• Music
• Fine Arts
• Nursing
• Accountancy

Programs (14)

• Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Dentistry
• Law
• Fine Arts
• Architecture
• Music
• Education
• Philosophy
• Journalism and Communication
• Psychology
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Business Administration

Student body

• Total students: 42,000
• International students: 4%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $200 - $500 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 94%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• USTET
• IELTS
• TOEFL
• NMAT (Medicine)

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

• $2,500 - $5,500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 32.00%
• Scholarships available: UST Academic Scholarship (full and half tuition for top GWA), UST Athletic Scholarship (UAAP varsity), Fr. Manuel A. Roxas OP grant, Cardinal Sin Memorial Scholarship, departmental merit awards.
• Additional costs: España Boulevard dorms: USD 200-450/month. Famous Christmas season decorations and Paskuhan festival.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1611
• Teaching languages: English
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.ust.edu.ph