Ranking Overview

The University of Santo Tomas is one of the Philippines' most visible universities in global and regional rankings. It is especially notable for international outlook, subject recognition in health and education fields, and national standing among Philippine institutions.

Current Ranking Snapshot

Ranking body	Latest available position
QS World University Rankings 2026	#184; fourth highest-ranked university in the Philippines, according to UST's QS rankings update
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026	1501+ globally
Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026	601-800 in Asia; UST reported No. 2 in the Philippines
THE Subject Rankings 2026	Medical and Health: 601-800
THE Subject Rankings 2026	Education Studies: 501-600
THE Subject Rankings 2026	Life Sciences: 801-1000
THE Subject Rankings 2026	Social Sciences: 1001+
THE Impact Rankings 2025	601-800 overall

What The Rankings Mean

UST's ranking profile shows a university with strong national recognition, broad teaching activity and an international-outlook story that stands out within the Philippines.

Students should read the rankings in context. UST's biggest value is not only the global number; it is the combination of a recognised Philippine name, long-running professional schools and a Manila location that supports internships, clinical exposure, research events and student networking.

Recognition And Quality Signals

Important quality signals include:

• Long-standing reputation in medicine, health sciences, pharmacy, nursing and rehabilitation sciences
• Subject visibility in Medical and Health, Education, Life Sciences and Social Sciences
• A large single-campus Catholic university identity with extensive student services
• Active internationalisation messaging for students from outside the Philippines
• Strong city access to hospitals, schools, media, business and public-sector organisations

Ranking Advice For September 2026 Applicants

For the September 2026 intake, students should compare UST using:

• Strength of the exact faculty or college, not only the university-wide rank
• Board-exam outcomes and licensure preparation for regulated fields
• Tuition and lab/clinical fee differences by programme
• Internship and clinical-placement access in Metro Manila
• Student support for international credentials, visa steps and arrival planning

UST is strongest for applicants who want a recognised Philippine university with a large academic portfolio and a professional-city environment.