Intramuros in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
University of Santo Tomas
Universidad de Santo Tomas
— UST —
Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003
1. University of Santo Tomas Marker
Inscription.
University of Santo Tomas. Universidad de Santo Tomas. Here once stood the Univerity of Santo Tomas, the oldest university in Asia. Founded in 1611. First called Colegio Seminario de Santo Tomas de Nuestra del Rosario. Authorized to grant academic degrees in 1624. Raised to the rank of University in 1645. Given royal patronage in 1680. Granted the titles Royal in 1785 and Pontifical in 1902. Campus moved to Sampaloc, Manila in 1927. Building destroyed in 1945 during Battle of Manila. Granted the title of The Catholic University of the Philippines by Pope Leo XII in 1947.
Here once stood the Univerity of Santo Tomas, the oldest university in Asia. Founded in 1611. First called Colegio Seminario de Santo Tomas de Nuestra del Rosario. Authorized to grant academic degrees in 1624. Raised to the rank of University in 1645. Given royal patronage in 1680. Granted the titles Royal in 1785 and Pontifical in 1902. Campus moved to Sampaloc, Manila in 1927. Building destroyed in 1945 during Battle of Manila. Granted the title of The Catholic University of the Philippines by Pope Leo XII in 1947.
Erected by Intramuros Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1611.
Location. 14° 35.601′ N, 120° 58.459′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Intramuros. Marker is on Solana Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manila, Metro Manila 1002, Philippines. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 2,670 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.