Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

University of Santo Tomas

Universidad de Santo Tomas

— UST —

University of Santo Tomas Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

1. University of Santo Tomas Marker

Inscription. 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, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It 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.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in Southeast Asia,

in the Malay Archipelago,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in North Pacific,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Santo Domingo Church and Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza Santo Tomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza de España (within shouting distance of this marker); Colegio de Santa Rosa

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Cruceiro (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ayuntamiento (about 120 meters away); Padre Jose A. Burgos (about 150 meters away); In Recognition of the Generous Donation by the Japanese People (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

University of Santo Tomas image. Click for full size.

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

2. University of Santo Tomas

BF Condominium now stands on its site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

3. BF Condominium now stands on its site

University of Santo Tomas Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Carl Mydans, February 5, 1945

4. University of Santo Tomas Historical Marker

Japanese Soldiers leave the Santo Tomas Internment Camp (University of Santo Tomas) under a temporary truce with US / Philippine forces. Photo is from the LIFE Magazine Archives

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 3,619 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 4. submitted on February 5, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.