Colleges of the University of Santo Tomas

The University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines has 21 colleges and 2 secondary school departments. The faculties, colleges, a conservatory, and sometimes, the institutes are degree granting academic units. The Faculty of Civil Law, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, and the Graduate School offer masters and doctorate programs. The Faculty of Sacred Theology, Faculty of Philosophy and Faculty of Canon Law, offer bachelor, masters, and doctorate programs. The rest of the colleges offer only undergraduate programs.

Each of the independent units is headed by a dean and supervised by a Dominican regent.

Founded in 2014, the Institute of Information and Computing Sciences is the newest college in the University.

Types of college

Colleges that were founded with the University in 1611 up until the beginning of the twentieth century uses the title of Faculty. This is an accordance with statutes of the medieval University of Salamanca and the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico which used "faculty" for their constituent colleges. The Faculty of Sacred Theology, Faculty of Philosophy, and the Faculty of Canon Law, which are housed in the Faculties of Ecclesiastical Studies, are considered to be the oldest faculties in the university. The Faculty of Civil Law, founded in 1734, is usually dubbed as the "oldest lay faculty", while the Faculty of Engineering, founded in 1907, is regarded as the "youngest faculty". The term faculty is only historical and does not signify dominance over the "newer" colleges. UST is the only university in the Philippines that uses faculty.

College is used by independent degree-granting units that were founded since the American period in the 1920s until the present time. The College of Education, founded in 1926, is often called to be the "oldest college".

A department under a certain college, which is being developed to become an independent entity, is usually given the title Institute. In 1974, the Institute of Physical Therapy was founded and was supervised by the College of Science and the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. The Institute was granted a full autonomy in 1993 and became independent in 2001.[1] In 2006, the Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management was founded from the College of Education. It became an independent college in 2008.[1][2] The Institute of Information and Computing Sciences was established in 2014 from the Faculty of Engineering. Though referred to as an "Institute", the Institute of Religion does not confer undergraduate or graduate programs. It is a department that supervises the theology classes in the lay colleges.

School was earlier used by the School of Civil Engineering, School of Architecture of Fine Arts, School of Commerce, School of Nursing, and the defunct Normal School. Only the Graduate School uses the style today.

Conservatory is used by the University's music school, the Conservatory of Music. It offers complete bachelor degrees in music.

List of colleges

College College name in Filipino Foundation Students Reference
Sacred Theology, Faculty of 1611 [3][4]
Philosophy, Faculty of 1611 [3][5]
Canon Law, Faculty of 1733 [3][5]
Civil Law, Faculty of Abogasya, Fakultad ng 1734 [3]
Medicine & Surgery, Faculty of Medisina at Pagtitistis, Fakultad ng 1871 [3][5][6]
Pharmacy, Faculty of Parmasya, Kolehiyo ng 1871 [3][5][6]
Arts and Letters, Faculty of Sining at Panitik, Fakultad ng 1896 [6][7]
Engineering, Faculty of Inhinyeriya, Fakultad 1907 [4][8]
Education, College of Edukasyon, Kolehiyo ng 1926
Science, College of Agham, Kolehiyo ng 1926 [4]
Architecture, College of Arkitektura, Kolehiyo ng 1930 [4][9]
[10][11]
Commerce and Business Administration, College of Komersyo at Pamamahalang Pambisnes, Kolehiyo ng 1934 [12][13]
Graduate School Paaralang Gradwado 1938
Music, Conservatory of Musika, Konserbatoryo ng 1945 [4]
Nursing, College of Narsing, Kolehiyo ng 1946 [4]
Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Agham Pangrehabilitasyon, Kolehiyo ng 1974 [1][2][14]
Fine Arts and Design, College of Pinong Sining at Disenyo, Kolehiyo ng 2000 [4][10][11]
Physical Education & Athletics, Institute of Pisikal na Edukasyon at Atletiks, Instityut 2000 [4]
Accountancy, Alfredo M. Velayo College of Akawntansi, Kolehiyo ng 2005 [13][15][16]
Tourism & Hospitality Management, College of Turismo at Mabuting Pakikitungo, Kolehiyo ng 2009 [16][2]
Information and Computing Sciences, Institute of 2014 [17]

Former colleges

College Founded Notes Reference
Liberal Arts, Faculty of 1611 [3]
Morals, Sacred Scripture & Liturgy, Faculty of 1825 [3]
Drawing and Painting, School of 1865 [3]
Notaries, College of 1875 [3][18]
Matrons, School of; or Midwifery, School of 1879 [3][19]
Ministering Surgeons, School of 1880 [3]
Pharmacy for the Practitioner, School of 1880 [3]
Sciences, Faculty of 1896 [3][6]
Dentistry, College of 1904 [20]
Liberal Arts, College of 1926 The college was reorganised to become two separate colleges of the Faculty of Arts and Letters and College of Science in 1964. [7]
Normal School 1940 Merged with the College of Education in 1971. [18]
Nutrition, Institute of 1970 Formed as an independent body from the College of Education. It eventually closed in the 1980s. [18]
Technological Courses, Institute of 1972

Elementary and secondary Education

Name Founded Notes Reference
UST Junior High School 1928 [18][21]
Education High School 1950 Laboratory school which was taught by the 4th year students of Bachelor of Secondary Education of College of Education. It was founded in August 1, 1950 in the time of Rector Magnificus Angel de Blas by Caridad Z. Sevilla. [21]
Elementary School (defunct) 1941 The last batch of grade 6 students graduated in March 2011. [18]

Renamed and separated colleges

The College of Commerce and Business Administration had several name changes. It was first called as the School of Commerce in 1933. Later on, it developed to become the College of Commerce in 1934, College of Commerce and Accountancy in 1988, and eventually to its present name. The Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management became the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management in 2008.[2]

The Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and the Faculty of Pharmacy were both founded in 1871 as the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy only to become two different faculties in a later time.

In 1896, the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters was founded. It became the Faculty of Arts and Letters when part of the programs of the College of Liberal Arts where merged with it. The programs of the College of Liberal Arts leading to bachelor of science degrees where reorganised to become the College of Science.[7] It is interesting to note that the College of Science retained the college color and seal of the College of Liberal Arts.

The College of Fine Arts and the Conservatory of Music were originally part of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts.[22] The College of Fine Arts became an independent college in 2000. The Institute of Physical Therapy became the College of Rehabilitation Sciences in 2001.

The Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy became an independent college from the College of Commerce and Accountancy in 2004.[11] It was also the first college of the university to be named after an alumnus.

College insignias

The coat of arms of the older faculties and colleges of the university were designed by Cenon M. Rivera, former director of the Fine Arts department of UST.[23][24] Each college also has a patron saint that was chosen based on the field or profession of the college. The selection is administered by the council of regents of the university.

Faculty/College Nickname Blazon Patron saint Colors Ref.
Faculty of Sacred Theology Collectively called as "Eccle" with the Faculties of Philosophy and Canon Law. Holy chalice St. Thomas Aquinas
[25]
Faculty of Philosophy Owl of Minerva and
Catherine wheel		 St. Catherine of Alexandria
[25]
Faculty of Canon Law Keys of Heaven St. Raymond of Peñafort
[25]
Faculty of Civil Law Law Balance scale and Sword St. Raymond of Peñafort
[25]
Faculty of Medicine and Surgery F.M.S., Med Rod of Asclepius Sts. Cosmas and Damian
[25][26]
[27]
Faculty of Pharmacy Pha, Pharma Bowl of Hygieia Sts. Cosmas and Damian
Faculty of Arts and Letters A.B., Philets, Artlets Athena, scroll, quill St. Thomas More
[25][27]
[28]
Faculty of Engineering Eng, Eng'g,
"youngest faculty"		 Pylon, tower, factory,
microprocessor, gear wheel,
Erlenmeyer flask, and laptop		 Blessed Jordan of Saxony
[25][27]
[29]
College of Education Educ, "oldest college" Torch St. Joseph of Calasanz
[25][27]
College of Science Globe St. Albertus Magnus
[25]
College of Architecture CAFA (together with CFAD, pronounced as ka-fa), Atelier, Arki Ionic capital Thomas the Apostle
[25][27]
Graduate School Grad School Biretta and
an open book		 St. Antoninus of Florence
[30]
College of Commerce and Business Administration C.B.A. Winged wheel Matthew the Evangelist
[25]
Conservatory of Music Harp of David St. Cecilia
[25][27]
[31]
College of Nursing Nurs Maltese cross and
Lamp of Nightingale		 St. Elizabeth of Hungary
[32]
College of Rehabilitation Sciences C.R.S., Rehab Symbol of Access St. Martin de Porres
[27]
College of Fine Arts and Design CFAD (pronounced as see-fad) Paint brush, pencil,
technical and dip pens		 Blessed Fra Angelico
[27]
Institute of Physical Education and Athletics IPEA (pronounced as ay-pe-ya) Bengal tiger Pope John Paul II
Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy A.M.V. Abacus St. Joseph
College of Tourism and Hospitality Management C.T.H.M. Globe, laurel, and torch St. Hyacinth
Institute of Information and Computing Sciences I.C.S. Binary numeral system and artificial intelligence St. Vincent Ferrer
UST High School U.S.T.H.S., Pay High UST Main Building tower St. Thomas Aquinas
[33]
Education High School Educ High Bible and torch St. Thomas Aquinas
[34]
Institute of Religion Bible, Bahay kubo, and
Palm leaf cross		 St. Mary Magdalene

Roll call

In university events, like the Thomasian Welcome Walk and The Sending-off rights, the roll call of the university colleges is done according to their foundation year instead of the usual alphabetical order. Founded in 1611, the Faculty of Sacred Theology is called and introduced first. Being the youngest, founded in 2014, the Institute of Information and Computing Sciences is called last.

The Thomasian, the university website, USTET application forms, and most official publications follow the same way of presenting the colleges.

References

  1. 1 2 3 7 fast facts about Fr. Lana's rectorship. The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXVII, No. 1 • June 25, 2005
  2. 1 2 3 4 Tourism elevated to college. The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXX, No. 10 • April 15, 2009
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Bazaco, Evergisto (1953). History of Education in the Philippines. University of Santo Tomas Press, Manila. p. 95. ISBN 978-971-506-439-2.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lim-Pe, Josefina (1973). The University of Santo Tomas in the Twentieth Century. University of Santo Tomas Press, Manila.
  5. 1 2 3 4 2011 Countdown UST.edu.ph Accessed November 9, 2008
  6. 1 2 3 4 Torres (2000), p 20.
  7. 1 2 3 Philets: The Glory that was and still is The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXVIII, No. 8 • January 30, 2007
  8. ↑ University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Engineering: "Thomasian Engineer Journal", pp 4-8. Thomasian Engineer Media, 2007
  9. ↑ Important dates in the College of Architecture, retrieved 28 February 2010
  10. 1 2 UST Archi: Mighty at 80 by Norma I. Alarcon, The Philippine Star Young Star. August 08, 2010
  11. 1 2 3 UST Fine Arts program marks 70th year. The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXVII, No. 7 • November 24, 2005
  12. ↑ UST College of Commerce UST.edu.ph. Accessed November 26, 2008
  13. 1 2 Brief history of Commerce and Business Administration
  14. ↑ UST College of Rehabilitation Science UST.edu.ph. Accessed November 26, 2008
  15. ↑ UST Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountacy UST.edu.ph. Accessed November 26, 2008
  16. 1 2 March 2009: The Academia Official International Bulletin of the University of Santo Tomas p 52.
  17. ↑ IT, Computer Science set to separate from Engineering The Varsitarian Accessed August 28, 2014
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 Lim-Pe (1973), pp 91-112
  19. ↑ Torres (2000), p 140.
  20. ↑ Sanchez, Juan y Garcia (1929). Historical documentary synopsis of the University of Santo Tomas of Manila : from its foundation to our day; translated by James H.Bass. University of Santo Tomas Press, Manila.
  21. 1 2 De Ramos, N.V., 2000. I Walked with Twelve UST Rectors.
  22. ↑ UST music school at par with the best, Features, verafiles.org. January 28, 2016.
  23. ↑ Hari ng sagisag ng UST The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXV, No. 8 • January 15, 2004
  24. ↑ Cenon Rivera. hagonoyartgroup.multiply.com. Retrieved May 25, 2011.
  25. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2007 Solemn Investiture Program of the UST Faculty of Pharmacy
  26. ↑ FMS celebrates "MEDisIN" Week 2010. The UST Medical Gazette. Vol. 53, No. 3 • July–September 2011
  27. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 UST Uniforms: Through the years The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXVIII, No. 1 • June 23, 2006
  28. ↑ Patron Saints of Education Topics Saints.SQPN.com Accessed May 25, 2011
  29. ↑ Patron Saints of Education Topics Saints.SQPN.com Accessed May 25, 2011
  30. ↑ Graduate Schoo Student's Handbook graduateschool.ust.edu.ph Retrieved May 27, 2011
  31. ↑ Conservatory of Music celebrates College Week UST.edu.ph Accessed May 25, 2011
  32. ↑ College of Nursing - Patron web.archive.org Accessed May 25, 2011
  33. ↑ UST High School: The Seal. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
  34. ↑ UST Education High School Seal. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
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