Linkages

The timeliness and timelessness of the University of Santo Tomas extend beyond the four walls of the campus. Recognizing the value of strong and beneficial partnerships, UST maintains linkages with partner universities and educational institutions here and abroad, with the top players in the industry, with Philippine government institutions, and with the respected professional organizations.

Such partnerships and linkages allow UST to engage in meaningful collaboration, that leads to student and faculty mobility, research collaboration, joint scientific activities, scholarship grants, curricular enhancement, and policy formulation, among others.

Internationalization

Thrusts

Internationalization

Internationalization is a thrust of the University of Santo Tomas, in its attempt to foster mutually beneficial and enriching partnerships with educational institutions, associations, and consortia. Such a thrust has several facets: student mobility, academic and administrative staff mobility, program mobility, research collaboration, and the conduct of joint scientific/academic activities.

All these are facilitated by the Office of International Relations and Programs (OIRP), established in 2013. The OIRP liaises with the different faculties, colleges, institutes, and schools, which have their own Internationalization Coordinators, for the efficient management of the University’s linkages.

Read about our INTERNATIONALIZATION efforts.

Thrusts

Student Mobility

Student Mobility in the University of Santo Tomas takes the form of:

Student Exchange Programs;
Research Attachments;
Internships/Clinical Rotation; and
Service Learning.

Among the activities done are:

Summer School Program;
Discovery Tours;
Academic Visits; and
Leadership Trainings.

Transnational Researches

Transnational Education

Transnational Education takes any of the three forms:

Twinning Arrangements
Articulation Agreements
Joint/Dual Degrees

These are done with partner universities abroad.

Internationalization at Home

Industry Partnership

Diplomatic Corps

Industry Partnership

The University actively engages the industry, appreciating the fact that for its curricular offerings to be relevant, they must be responsive to the needs of the industry. UST’s graduates are employed in respectable institutions and companies locally and abroad, and members of the industry involve themselves in revising and updating curricular offerings in several academic units. Likewise, our partners in the industry help make Thomasians’ dreams come true, through their generous support and continued assistance through scholarships and other forms of grants.

External Scholarships

These are some of the Partner Foundations that provided scholarship grants to Thomasians, through the San Martin de Porres External Scholarships:

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, INc.
Analog Devices Inc – General Trias
Ayala Foundation, Inc.
CTC Foundation, Inc. (Casas + Architects, Inc.)
Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc.
Commission on Higher Education
Daewoong Pharma Phils., Inc.
Equitable Foundation, Inc.
Megaworld Foundation, Inc.
Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI)
MBFI – Access II
MBFI – Boysen (Pacific Paint Philippines, Inc.)
MBFI – Fluor
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) – Regional Welfare Office
Philippine Business for Education
Philippine S & T Development Foundation – Manila, Inc.
PhilDev – Goldilocks (Goldilocks Bakeshop, Inc.)
PhilDev – Shell (Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc.)
Rebisco Foundation, Inc.
Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (SEI-DOST)
SY^2 Foundation, Inc.

Media Organizations

The University of Santo Tomas has partnered with these media outfits over the years for meaningful and educational projects:

ABS-CBN Corporation
GMA 7

Diplomatic Corps

Dr. Tomasz Rzymkowsky, Secretary of State to the Ministry of Education of Poland (June 27, 2023)

His Excellency Antonio J.M. de Souza e Silva, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brazil to the Philippines
(March 15, 2022)

H.E. Sung Y. Kim, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Philippines
(September 14, 2017)

H.E. Carlos C. Salinas, Ambassador of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Spain
(April 2017)

International Educational Institution Partners

Partner Universities/Colleges

Countries

Australia

Australian Catholic University
Charles Sturt University
Curtin University
Deakin University
Griffith University
Joanna Briggs Institute
Macquarie University
Queensland University of Technology
RMIT University
University of Canberra
University of New Castle
University of South Australia
University of the Sunshine Coast
University of Wollongong
Victoria University

Bangladesh

Daffodil International University

Belgium

Education for an Interdependent World (EDIW)
ICHEC Brussels Management School

Brazil

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Canada

Niagara College
University of British Columbia

Chile

Universidad de Santo Tomas

China

Fudan University
University of Macau

Czech Republic

Tomas Bata University in Ziin

Denmark

University of Southern Denmark

France

Institut Catholique de Toulous
N + i France Network of Engineering Institute
Université Catholique de Lille

Germany

Helmholtz Zentrum Fur Infektionsforschung Gmbh, Braunschweig
Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt, Weimar
Integrative Pilforschung Senckenberg
SRH Hochschule Berlin – The International Management University
University of Bayreuth

Greece

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Hongkong S.A.R.

Hongkong Polytechnic University

India

Nitte University

Indonesia

Atma Jaya Catholic University
Atma Jaya Yogyakarta University
Binus University
Research Center for Regional Resources – The Indonesian Institute of Sciences
Sanata Dharma University
Universitas Airlangga
Universitas Katolik Darma Cendika
Universitas Kristen Indonesia
Universitas Mercu Buana
Universitas Ubudiyah Indonesia
Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya

Israel

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Italy

Universita Degli Studi Di Brescia
Istituto Marangoni

Japan

Chiba University
Dokkyo Medical University
Elisabeth University of Music
Gifu University
Hijiyama University and Junior College
Hiroshima University
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
Kyoto University Institute of Chemical Research
Nagoya City University
Niigata University of Health and Welfare
Oita University
Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN)
St. Catherine University
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Tottori College of Nursing
University of Shiga Prefecture
Yokohama National University

Macau S.A.R.

University of Macau

Malaysia

INTI International University
Management and Science University
Open University Malaysia
Taylor’s University
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
University of Malaya
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Mexico

Universidad de Monterrey

New Zealand

International Pacific College Tertiary Institute (IPC)
University of Otago

Poland

Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza im. Stanisława Staszica – AGH University of Science and Technology
Wyźsza Szkola Kultury Społecznej I Medialnej (WSKSiM) – College of Social and Media Culture
Kozminski University
Lodz University of Technology
Wyźsza Szkoła Europejska – Tischner European University
Wyźsza Szkoła Informatyki I Zarządzania z siedzibą w Rzeszowie – University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow

Singapore

National University of Singapore
National Gallery Singapore

South Korea

Catholic University of Daegu
Catholic University of Korea
Chonbuk National University
Chungnam National University
Dongguk University
Dongseo University
Gyeongju University
Kongju National University
Korea Tourism Organization
Kyung Hee University
Sangmyung University
Sejong University
Seoul National University
Seoul National University of Science and Technology
Sogang University
Soongsil University
Yeungnam College of Science and Technology
Yeungnam University

Spain

Institut Catala de Nanociéncia i Nanotecnologia (ICN 2)
Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sports (MECS)
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Universidad Catolica Santa Teresa de Jesus de Avila
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Universidad Catolica de Valencia San Vicente Martir
Universidad de La Rioja
University of Oviedo

Sweden

Linneaus University

Taiwan

Academia Sinica
Chung Yuan Christian University
Fu Jen Catholic University
Kaohsiung Medical University
National Central University
National Dong Hwa University
National Kaoshiung University of Hospitality and Tourism
National Sun Yat Sen University
National Taiwan Normal University
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
National Tsing Hua University
Providence University
Tzu Chi University
Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages

Thailand

Assumption University
Chiang Mai University
Chulalongkorn University
Mahidol University
Saint Louis College
Siam University
Srinakharinwirot University
Thaybay Educational Network
Thammasat University
Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University

Ukraine

Ukrainian Catholic University

United Kingdom

Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment
St. Mary’s University, Twickenham
University of Glasgow
University of Leeds
University of Reading

United States of America

California Baptist University
Catholic University of America
City University of New York – York College
Duke University School of Nursing
Kent State University
Menssana Research, Inc.
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Rowan University
Seton Hall University
Therapeutic Health Services
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Hawaii – John A. Burns School of Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Kansas – Natural History Museum and Biodiversity
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Missouri – St. Louis
University of South Florida
University of Southern California
The University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Washington Bothell

Vietnam

University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam

Networks UST is a part of

ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS)

Hotel and Restaurant Management
Food Science
Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering
Language and Culture

European Union – Support for Higher Education in the ASEAN Region (EU-SHARE)

Asian University Presidents Forum (AUPF)

Association of Southeast Asian Institutes of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)

Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU)

International Association of Universities (IAU)

International Council of the Universities of Saint Thomas Aquinas

International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)

N.B. Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, O.P., PhD, is a board member.

The Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP)

University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP)

Cumulus International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Media, and Design

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Organ Donation Innovative Strategies in Southeast Asia (ODISSeA)

South and Southeast Asian Association for the Study of Culture and Religion (SSEASR)

Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization – Regional Center for Education Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO-INNOTECH)

University Museums and Collections (UMAC)

New Colombo Plan

National Policy-Making

Technical Panels / Committees / Councils

Assoc. Prof. Lilia C. de Jesus, PhD

Graduate School

Biology and Molecular Biology

Prof. John Donnie A. Ramos, PhD

College of Science

Business and Management Education

Prof. Eduardo G. Ong, PhD

Graduate School

Chemistry Committee

Academician Professor Emeritus Fortunato B. Sevilla III, PhD

College of Science

Academician Prof. Maribel G. Nonato, PhD

College of Science

Engineering and Technology Panel

Asst. Prof. Dolores S.D. Cleofas, PhD

Faculty of Engineering

Health Professions Education Panel

Prof. Ma. Frieda Z. Hapan, PhD

Faculty of Pharmacy

Prof. Cheryl R. Peralta, DrPH

College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Humanities Education

Professor Emeritus Alfredo P. Co, PhD

Faculty of Arts and Letters

Marine Science

Prof. Mary Beth B. Maningas, PhD

College of Science

Pharmacy Panel

Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD

Faculty of Pharmacy

Psychology Committee

Prof. Ma. Claudette A. Agnes, PhD

College of Science

Science and Mathematics Panel

Academician Professor Emeritus Fortunato B. Sevilla III, PhD

College of Science

Prof. Ma. Claudette A. Agnes, PhD

College of Science

Transnational and Distance Education

Prof. Belen L. Tangco, PhD

Graduate School

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Ninia I. Calaca, MA

College of Science

Institutional Sustainability Assessment (ISA) Teams

Institutional Sustainability Assessment

Prof. Clarita D.L. Carillo, PhD

Assessor

Pharmacy Continuing Professional Development Council

Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD

Member

Physical Therapy Continuing Professional Development Council

Prof. Cheryl R. Peralta, DrPH

Member

Psychology Continuing Professional Development Council

Prof. Ma. Claudette A. Agnes, PhD

Chair

Teacher Education Council

Prof. Allan B. de Guzman, PhD

College of Education

Representative for Luzon

Assoc. Prof. Archie B. Resos, PhD

Faculty of Arts and Letters

Representative for Social Studies Teachers

Professional Organizations

Quacquarelli-Symonds

Engr. Nestor R. Ong, ASEAN Eng., PIE, MSIE

Member, 2017 – Present

Philippine Sociological Society

Asst. Prof. Louie Benedict Ignacio, PhD

President, 2020

Prof. Clarence M. Batan, PhD

President, 2017-2018

Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Prof. Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro, Dr. rer. nat.
Treasurer

Asst. Prof. Andrea Vargas, PhD
Auditor

Prof. John Donnie A. Ramos, PhD
Immediate Past President

Biology Teachers Association

Prof. John Donnie A. Ramos, PhD

National Vice-President, May 2017 to April 2019

Philippine Medical Association

Philippine Medical Association

Prof. Maria Minerva P. Calimag, MD, PhD
President (2022-Present; 2014-2016)

Philippine Society of Hypertension

Prof. Leilani Mercado-Asis, MD

President (2019-2021)

Linguistic Society of the Philippines

Linguistic Society of the Philippines

Prof. Rachelle B. Lintao, PhD
Vice-President (2021-2023)

Assoc. Prof. Alejandro S. Bernardo, PhD

President (2019-2021)

Local Educational Institutions

The University of Santo Tomas likewise has standing memoranda of agreement with educational institutions in the Philippines.

Ateneo de Davao University
Aklan Catholic College
St. Louis College – La Union
Universidad de Sta. Isabel
University of Immaculate Conception (Davao)
University of Mindanao
University of San Agustin (Iloilo)
University of San Carlos (Cebu)
University of Santo Tomas – Legazpi (Albay)

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