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Thomasian Formation

Thomasian Graduate Attributes
I am a Thomasian. I carry the SEAL of the Thomasian education. I am a Servant Leader, an Effective communicator and collaborator, an Analytical and creative thinker, and a Lifelong learner. With Christ at the Center of my formation as a Thomasian, I am expected to demonstrate the following Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThoGAs).
— Show leadership abilities to promote advocacies for life, freedom, justice, and solidarity in the service of the family, the local and global communities, the Church and the environment.
— Implement relevant projects and activities that speak of Christian compassion to the poor and the marginalized in order to raise their quality of life
— Show respect for the human person, regardless of race, religion, age, and gender
— Express oneself clearly, correctly, and confidently in various environments, contexts, and technologies of human interaction
— Work productively with individuals or groups from diverse cultures and demographics
— Show profound respect for individual differences and/or uniqueness as members of God’s creation
— Show judiciousness and resourcefulness in making personal and professional decisions
— Engage in research undertakings that respond to societal issues
— Express personal and professional insights through an ethical and evidence-based approach
— Engage in reflective practice to ensure disciplinal excellence and professional development
— Exhibit preparedness and interest for continuous upgrading of competencies required by the profession or area of specialization
— Manifest fidelity to the teachings of Christ, mediated by the Catholic Church, in the continuous deepening of faith and spirituality in dealing with new life situations and challenges
Institutional Recognitions

Autonomous Status (Since 2001)
Delivering Higher Education Institution for Graduate Scholarships (Since 2016)

Institutional Certification (2020-2025)

Five-Stars Rating (Since June 25, 2021)
One of the World's Top 1200 Universities

Top 3 University in the Philippines (2021 Impact Rankings)

Highest Number of Accredited Programs in the Philippines (Since 2011)
Highest Number of Accredited Programs in the National Capital Region (Since 2010)
Highest Number of Level IV (the highest level) Accredited Academic Programs (2015, 2018)
Highest Number of Level III Accredited Academic Programs (2011-2015)
Department- / Program-Level Recognitions

- BS Accountancy (2017-2022)
- BS Biochemistry (2017-2022)
- BS Biology (2017-2022)
- BS Chemical Engineering (2017-2022)
- BS Chemistry (2017-2022)
- BA Communication (2022-2027)
- BS Electronics Engineering (2017-2022)
- Bachelor of Elementary Education (2017-2022)
- Specializations: Pre-School Education, Special Education
- BS Hospitality Management (2022-2027)
- Specializations: Hospitality Leadership, Culinary Entrepreneurship
- BA Journalism (2022-2027)
- BS Medical Technology (2017-2022)
- BS Nursing (2017-2022)
- BS Occupational Therapy (2020-2025)
- BS Pharmacy (2017-2022)
- BS Physical Therapy (2020-2025)
- BS Psychology (2017-2022)
- Bachelor of Secondary Education (2017-2022)
- Specializations: English, Filipino, Mathematics, Religious and Values Education, Science, Social Studies, Technology and Livelihood
- BS Tourism Management
- Specializations: Recreation and Leisure Management, Travel Operation and Service Management

- Biology (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate)
- Chemical Engineering (Bachelor’s, Master’s)
- Chemistry (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate)
- Hotel and Restaurant Management (Bachelor’s)
- Medical Technology (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate)
- Medicine (Doctor)
- Music (Bachelor’s, Master’s)
- Nursing (Bachelor’s, Master’s)
- Pharmacy (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate)
- Philosophy (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate)
- Psychology (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate)
- Teacher Education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate)
- Tourism / Travel Management (Bachelor’s)
- Civil Engineering (Bachelor’s)
- Communication (Bachelor’s, Master’s)
- Computer Science (Bachelor’s)
- Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s)
- Electronics Engineering (Bachelor’s)
- Industrial Engineering (Bachelor’s)
- Information Systems (Bachelor’s)
- Information Technology (Bachelor’s)
- Journalism (Bachelor’s, Master’s)
- Library and Information Science (Bachelor’s, Master’s)
- Literature (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor’s)
- Physical Therapy (Bachelor’s, Master’s)

Doctor of Medicine (2018, 2021)

- Master of Arts (2015 – 2020)
- Master of Arts in Education (2015 – 2020)
- Master of Arts in Nursing (2016 – 2021)
- Master of Business Administration (2016-2021)
- Master of Science (2015 – 2020)
- Master of Science in Medical Technology (2016 – 2021)
- Master of Science in Pharmacy (2015 – 2020)
- BA Economics (2014 – 2019) First to be granted Level IV status in NCR and the Philippines
- BA Legal Management (2014 – 2019) First to be granted Level IV status in NCR and the Philippines
- BA Literature (2014 – 2019) First to be granted Level IV status in NCR and the Philippines
- BA Philosophy (2014 – 2019) First to be granted Level IV status in NCR and the Philippines
- Bachelor of Elementary Education, major in Pre-School Education (2015 – 2020)
- Bachelor of Elementary Education, major in Special Education (2015 – 2020)
- Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in English, Filipino, Mathematics, Religious and Values Education, Science, Social Studies (2015 – 2020)
- BS Applied Mathematics, major in Actuarial Science (2016 – 2021)
- BS Biology (2016 – 2021)
- BS Chemistry (2016 – 2021)
- BS Food Technology (2015 – 2020) First to be granted Level IV status in NCR and the Philippines
- BS Medical Technology (2017 – 2022)
- BS Microbiology (2016 – 2021)
- BS Nursing (2015 – 2020)
- BS Nutrition and Dietetics (2015 – 2020)
- BS Occupational Therapy (2016 – 2021)
- BS Pharmacy (2019-2024)
- BS Physical Therapy (2016 – 2021)
- BS Psychology (2016 – 2021)
- BS Tourism Management (2017 – 2022)
- BA Asian Studies (2017 – 2020)
- BA Behavioral Science (2017 – 2020)
- BA Communication (2017 – 2020)
- BA Journalism (2017 – 2020)
- BA Political Science (2017 – 2020)
- BA Sociology (2017 – 2020)
- BS Accountancy (2019-2024)
- BS Biochemistry (2019-2022)
- BS Business Administration (2016-2019)
- BS Medical Technology (2015 – 2020)
- BS Hotel and Restaurant Management (2018 – 2023)


- Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

- Master of Arts in Communication
- Master of Arts in Economics
- Master of Arts in Public Administration
- Master of Science in Human Resource Management

- Doctor of Medicine (2017)
- BS Chemical Engineering (2015 – 2018)
- BS Civil Engineering (2015 – 2018)
- BS Electrical Engineering (2015 – 2018)
- BS Electronics Engineering (2015 – 2018)
- BS Industrial Engineering (2015 – 2018)
- BS Mechanical Engineering (2015 – 2018)
External Appointments of Faculty Members
Apart from delivering quality education in the University, UST faculty members are also appointed/elected to government bodies and professional and academic societies/organizations.
By being part of these groups, they can influence policy direction, promote advocacies, and implement programs and projects to achieve the organization’s goals.
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Honorary Awardees
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The University of Santo Tomas confers honorary degrees and professorships on outstanding individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields of study.
The list of honorees can be found in the Honorary Awardees page.
Professor Emeritus
Professor Emeritus
The Professor Emeritus is the highest honor awarded by the University upon its faculty members. This lifetime distinction is a testament to the faculty member’s excellence, dedicated service, and unwavering support and loyalty to the ideals of the University of Santo Tomas.
The list of honorees can be found in the Professors Emeriti page.
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