University of Saint Thomas

The University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture, established in 1930, stands as one of the Philippines' pioneering architectural schools and is an integral part of the venerable University of Santo Tomas, the oldest Catholic university in Manila. Renowned for its academic excellence, the college has been designated a Center of Excellence in Architecture by the Commission on Higher Education and consistently ranks among the top-performing institutions in the Philippine Architecture Licensure Examinations. It offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Science in Architecture program and advanced Master of Science in Architecture degrees with specializations in Physical Planning, Urban Heritage Preservation, and Urban Design. The college is dedicated to cultivating creative and ethical architects, equipped with the intellectual discipline and integrity to address contemporary design and project management challenges, and to serve as effective proponents of architecture as a social art. Housed within the Beato Angelico Building, the college fosters a dynamic learning environment.