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University of Santo Thomas

founded in 1611 by legacy of archbishop Miguel De Benivides. Authorized to confer degree in 1624. Granted University privileges in 1645 by innocent X upon Philipp IV's request. Made a royal University in 1785 by Charles III and a pontifical university in 1902 by Leo XIII. Oldest university under the American Flag. This building designed and constructed under the supervision of Rev. Roque Ruano, O.P., was solemnly inaugurated on July 2, 1927

Today, University of Santo Tomas is the oldest existing university in Asia and a Catholic University of the Philippines a Dominican institution of learning founded in 1611, under the patronage of St. Thomas Aquinas.

Located at España Boulevard. Manila, NCR 1008, Ph.