ADMISSIONS
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UNDERGRADUATE
Aspiring incoming College Freshmen may choose from a wide variety of Undergraduate degree programs from different Colleges and Discipline

GRADUATE SCHOOL

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The UST Junior High School affirms its commitment to the cause of education in the secondary level, the formation of our students in preparation for Senior High School, and molding them as Thomasians.

INTERNATIONAL
Foreign Students studying from International schools who seek admission in the undergraduate programs of the University
CIVIL LAW

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The UST Senior High School is the University’s meaningful contribution to the country’s trajectory toward internationalization of basic education. It equips young men and women with the knowledge, skills and values needed to take on the challenge of tertiary education.

TRANSFEREE & SHIFTERS
UST undergraduate students who plan to shift to another degree program, and Undergraduate students from another University who seek admission in the undergraduate programs of the University.
MEDICINE & SURGERY

SECOND DEGREE
Bachelor degree holders seeking admission for another degree program.
LEAPMed
The Learning Enhancement Acceleration Program for Medicine or LEAPMed is a 6-year academic program that leads to a Medical Degree.
ECCLESIASTICAL STUDIES
SECOND DEGREE
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UNDERGRADUATE
UNDERGRADUATE
General Guidelines
1. Application to the University of Santo Tomas is done online. Click https://ustet.ust.edu.ph/ to start your application
2. Only College applicants who are currently enrolled in Grade 12 may apply.
3. The following applicants may apply provided they first secure a clearance from the UST Office of the Registrar before paying the application fee.
– Out-of-school youth passers of the Philippine Educational Placement Test and Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (PEPT/ALS A&E certificate is required)
– Applicants who are graduates of previous school years (original Form 138-Report Card is required.
-Applicants from foreign schools (Form 137-Transcript of Records is required)
– Foreigners graduating from local schools (passport and ACR I-CARD are required)
You may email the documents with your full name and reference number to ofad@ust.edu.ph (Subject: Request for Clearance) for our assistance.
4. College applicants are allowed to choose two programs. Senior High School applicants are allowed to select one track/strand.
– Priority Program. This is the program that the applicant prefers to be admitted to. This is their primary interest in which they intend to further their knowledge and skills.
– Alternative Program. In case the applicant does not meet the criteria of his/her priority program, they will be considered in this program subject to the criteria set by the College. Once an applicant qualifies in their priority program, the alternative program is no longer processed.
5. Passing the USTAR is not the sole basis for admission to some Colleges. Some Colleges may require additional entry assessment in the form of an interview, talent test (e.g. audition, drawing), or other similar activities.
6. Application fees are as follows:
Php 500.00 – Filipinos studying in the Philippines
Php 500.00 – Filipinos studying abroad
Php 1,000.00 – Foreigners studying in the Philippines
Php 3,000.00 – LEAPMed Applicants
USD 30.00 or Php 1,650.00 – Foreigners studying abroad
USD 50.00 or Php 2,750.00 – Through International Credentials
– Application fees of applicants for College belonging to the TOP 10 of their batch (based on their Grade 11 academic standing) may be waived upon submitting a certification from their school principal indicating their academic standing. This applies only to candidates coming from the public schools in the Philippines.
7. The following are grounds for disqualification, forfeiture of slot, and/or debarment:
– Misrepresentation of information entered in the application portal
– Violation of the application instructions
– Nonpayment of reservation fee, if qualified
– Non-submission of documents on time to confirm one’s enrollment, if qualified
8. Deadline of application is December 18, 2020. An applicant must complete their online application by this date to be considered an official applicant.
9. Applicants are advised to visit regularly the Office for Admissions website (https://ofad.ust.edu.ph) for updates and announcements.
10. Feel free to email us at ofad@ust.edu.ph for any question or clarification.
Instructions for College Applicants
1. Click Register button found in https://ustet.ust.edu.ph/ and select the program you are applying for.
– College
2. Fill out the Pre-registration form to get your Reference Number, Application and Conforme Form, and Application Payment Slip.
3. Log back in to your application portal and encode your application data.
3.1. Complete the Grades Tab
3.2. Complete the Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities
3.3. Complete the Information Survey
4. Prepare the needed documents for uploading:
1 Signed Application and Conforme
1 PSA/NSO Birth Certificate or Passport
1 Certified True Copy of Form 137 or Form 138
1 Student Ranking Certification
1 Proof of Payment (or certification for Top 10 applicants from public schools)
If applicable:
1 Honors Class Certification/s
1 Leadership Certification/s
1 Awards Certification/s
1 International Credential Certification
5. Pay the application fee. Proceed to any Metrobank or Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) branch to pay, over the counter, the non-refundable application fee indicated in the Application Payment Slip.
6. Upload your application documents.
7. Click the “Complete” button in the Documents Uploading Tab.
8. Visit the Activity Log in your USTAR application portal to view the notification after 10 working days from completing your application to download your Application Receipt.
9. Download your Application Receipt. Your Applicant Number is found here. You become an official applicant once you have an Application Receipt with an Applicant Number.
- Results shall be announced in 2021. Date to be announced later.
General Guidelines
1. Application to the University of Santo Tomas is done online. Click https://ustet.ust.edu.ph/ to start your application
2. Only College applicants who are currently enrolled in Grade 12 may apply.
3. The following applicants may apply provided they first secure a clearance from the UST Office of the Registrar before paying the application fee.
– Out-of-school youth passers of the Philippine Educational Placement Test and Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (PEPT/ALS A&E certificate is required)
– Applicants who are graduates of previous school years (original Form 138-Report Card is required.
-Applicants from foreign schools (Form 137-Transcript of Records is required)
– Foreigners graduating from local schools (passport and ACR I-CARD are required)
You may email the documents with your full name and reference number to ofad@ust.edu.ph (Subject: Request for Clearance) for our assistance.
4. College applicants are allowed to choose two programs. Senior High School applicants are allowed to select one track/strand.
– Priority Program. This is the program that the applicant prefers to be admitted to. This is their primary interest in which they intend to further their knowledge and skills.
– Alternative Program. In case the applicant does not meet the criteria of his/her priority program, they will be considered in this program subject to the criteria set by the College. Once an applicant qualifies in their priority program, the alternative program is no longer processed.
5. Passing the USTAR is not the sole basis for admission to some Colleges. Some Colleges may require additional entry assessment in the form of an interview, talent test (e.g. audition, drawing), or other similar activities.
6. Application fees are as follows:
Php 500.00 – Filipinos studying in the Philippines
Php 500.00 – Filipinos studying abroad
Php 1,000.00 – Foreigners studying in the Philippines
Php 3,000.00 – LEAPMed Applicants
USD 30.00 or Php 1,650.00 – Foreigners studying abroad
USD 50.00 or Php 2,750.00 – Through International Credentials
– Application fees of applicants for College or SHS belonging to the TOP 10 of their batch (based on their Grade 11 and Grade 9 academic standing, respectively) may be waived upon submitting a certification from their school principal indicating their academic standing. This applies only to candidates coming from the public schools in the Philippines.
7. The following are grounds for disqualification, forfeiture of slot, and/or debarment:
– Misrepresentation of information entered in the application portal
– Violation of the application instructions
– Nonpayment of reservation fee, if qualified
– Non-submission of documents on time to confirm one’s enrollment, if qualified
8. Deadline of application is December 18, 2020. An applicant must complete their online application by this date to be considered an official applicant.
9. Applicants are advised to visit regularly the Office for Admissions website (https://ofad.ust.edu.ph) for updates and announcements.
10. Feel free to email us at ofad@ust.edu.ph for any question or clarification.
Instructions for College Applicants
1. Click Register button found in https://ustet.ust.edu.ph/ and select the program you are applying for.
– College
2. Fill out the Pre-registration form to get your Reference Number, Application and Conforme Form, and Application Payment Slip.
3. Log back in to your application portal and encode your application data.
3.1. Complete the Grades Tab
3.2. Complete the Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities
3.3. Complete the Information Survey
4. Prepare the needed documents for uploading:
1 Signed Application and Conforme
1 PSA/NSO Birth Certificate or Passport
1 Certified True Copy of Form 137 or Form 138
1 Student Ranking Certification
1 Proof of Payment (or certification for Top 10 applicants from public schools)
If applicable:
1 Honors Class Certification/s
1 Leadership Certification/s
1 Awards Certification/s
1 International Credential Certification
5. Pay the application fee. Proceed to any Metrobank or Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) branch to pay, over the counter, the non-refundable application fee indicated in the Application Payment Slip.
6. Upload your application documents.
7. Click the “Complete” button in the Documents Uploading Tab.
8. Visit the Activity Log in your USTAR application portal to view the notification after 10 working days from completing your application to download your Application Receipt.
9. Download your Application Receipt. Your Applicant Number is found here. You become an official applicant once you have an Application Receipt with an Applicant Number.
- Results shall be announced in 2021. Date to be announced later.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
General Guidelines
1. Application to the University of Santo Tomas is done online. Click https://ustet.ust.edu.ph/ to start your application
2. Only Senior High School applicants who are currently enrolled in Grade 10 may apply.
3. The following applicants may apply provided they first secure a clearance from the UST Office of the Registrar before paying the application fee.
– Out-of-school youth passers of the Philippine Educational Placement Test and Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (PEPT/ALS A&E certificate is required)
– Applicants who are graduates of previous school years (original Form 138-Report Card is required.
-Applicants from foreign schools (Form 137-Transcript of Records is required)
– Foreigners graduating from local schools (passport and ACR I-CARD are required)
You may email the documents with your full name and reference number to ofad@ust.edu.ph (Subject: Request for Clearance) for our assistance.
4. Senior High School applicants are allowed to select one track/strand.
-Track and Strands. These are Senior High School programs that equip for employment, business, or further education. Select a track/strand that is aligned to your college plans or career goals.
5. Passing the USTAR is not the sole basis for admission to some strands. Some may require additional entry assessment in the form of an interview, talent test (e.g. audition, drawing), or other similar activities.
6. Application fees are as follows:
Php 500.00 – Filipinos studying in the Philippines
Php 500.00 – Filipinos studying abroad
Php 1,000.00 – Foreigners studying in the Philippines
USD 30.00 or Php 1,650.00 – Foreigners studying abroad
– Application fees of applicants for SHS belonging to the TOP 10 of their batch (based on their Grade 9 academic standing) may be waived upon submitting a certification from their school principal indicating their academic standing. This applies only to candidates coming from the public schools in the Philippines.
7. The following are grounds for disqualification, forfeiture of slot, and/or debarment:
– Misrepresentation of information entered in the application portal
– Violation of the application instructions
– Nonpayment of reservation fee, if qualified
– Non-submission of documents on time to confirm one’s enrollment, if qualified
8. Deadline of application is December 18, 2020. An applicant must complete their online application by this date to be considered an official applicant.
9. Applicants are advised to visit regularly the Office for Admissions website (https://ofad.ust.edu.ph) for updates and announcements.
10. Feel free to email us at ofad@ust.edu.ph for any question or clarification.
Instructions for Senior High School Applicants
1. Click Register button found in https://ustet.ust.edu.ph/ and select the program you are applying for.
– Senior High School – UST Manila
– Senior High School – UST Angelicum College, Quezon City
2. Fill out the Pre-registration form to get your Reference Number, Application and Conforme Form, and Application Payment Slip.
3. Log back in to your application portal and encode your application data.
3.1. Complete the Grades Tab
3.2. Complete the Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities
3.3. Complete the Information Survey
4. Prepare the needed documents for uploading:
1 Signed Application and Conforme
1 PSA/NSO Birth Certificate or Passport
1 Certified True Copy of Form 137 or Form 138
1 Student Ranking Certification
1 Proof of Payment (or certification for Top 10 applicants from public schools)
If applicable:
1 Honors Class Certification/s
1 Leadership Certification/s
1 Awards Certification/s
1 Baptismal Certificate
5. Pay the application fee. Proceed to any Metrobank or Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) branch to pay, over the counter, the non-refundable application fee indicated in the Application Payment Slip.
6. Upload your application documents.
7. Click the “Complete” button in the Documents Uploading Tab.
8. Visit the Activity Log in your USTAR application portal to view the notification after 10 working days from completing your application to download your Application Receipt.
9. Download your Application Receipt. Your Applicant Number is found here. You become an official applicant once you have an Application Receipt with an Applicant Number.
- Results shall be announced in 2021. Date to be announced later.
General Guidelines
1. Application to the University of Santo Tomas is done online. Click https://ustet.ust.edu.ph/ to start your application
2. Only Senior High School applicants who are currently enrolled in Grade 10 may apply.
3. The following applicants may apply provided they first secure a clearance from the UST Office of the Registrar before paying the application fee.
– Out-of-school youth passers of the Philippine Educational Placement Test and Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (PEPT/ALS A&E certificate is required)
– Applicants who are graduates of previous school years (original Form 138-Report Card is required.
-Applicants from foreign schools (Form 137-Transcript of Records is required)
– Foreigners graduating from local schools (passport and ACR I-CARD are required)
You may email the documents with your full name and reference number to ofad@ust.edu.ph (Subject: Request for Clearance) for our assistance.
4. Senior High School applicants are allowed to select one track/strand.
-Track and Strands. These are Senior High School programs that equip for employment, business, or further education. Select a track/strand that is aligned to your college plans or career goals.
5. Passing the USTAR is not the sole basis for admission to some strands. Some may require additional entry assessment in the form of an interview, talent test (e.g. audition, drawing), or other similar activities.
6. Application fees are as follows:
Php 500.00 – Filipinos studying in the Philippines
Php 500.00 – Filipinos studying abroad
Php 1,000.00 – Foreigners studying in the Philippines
USD 30.00 or Php 1,650.00 – Foreigners studying abroad
– SHS belonging to the TOP 10 of their batch (based on their Grade 9 academic standing) may be waived upon submitting a certification from their school principal indicating their academic standing. This applies only to candidates coming from the public schools in the Philippines.
7. The following are grounds for disqualification, forfeiture of slot, and/or debarment:
– Misrepresentation of information entered in the application portal
– Violation of the application instructions
– Nonpayment of reservation fee, if qualified
– Non-submission of documents on time to confirm one’s enrollment, if qualified
8. Deadline of application is December 18, 2020. An applicant must complete their online application by this date to be considered an official applicant.
9. Applicants are advised to visit regularly the Office for Admissions website (https://ofad.ust.edu.ph) for updates and announcements.
10. Feel free to email us at ofad@ust.edu.ph for any question or clarification.
Instructions for Senior High School Applicants
1. Click Register button found in https://ustet.ust.edu.ph/ and select the program you are applying for.
– Senior High School – UST Manila
– Senior High School – UST Angelicum College, Quezon City
2. Fill out the Pre-registration form to get your Reference Number, Application and Conforme Form, and Application Payment Slip.
3. Log back in to your application portal and encode your application data.
3.1. Complete the Grades Tab
3.2. Complete the Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities
3.3. Complete the Information Survey
4. Prepare the needed documents for uploading:
1 Signed Application and Conforme
1 PSA/NSO Birth Certificate or Passport
1 Certified True Copy of Form 137 or Form 138
1 Student Ranking Certification
1 Proof of Payment (or certification for Top 10 applicants from public schools)
If applicable:
1 Honors Class Certification/s
1 Leadership Certification/s
1 Awards Certification/s
1 Baptismal Certificate
5. Pay the application fee. Proceed to any Metrobank or Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) branch to pay, over the counter, the non-refundable application fee indicated in the Application Payment Slip.
6. Upload your application documents.
7. Click the “Complete” button in the Documents Uploading Tab.
8. Visit the Activity Log in your USTAR application portal to view the notification after 10 working days from completing your application to download your Application Receipt.
9. Download your Application Receipt. Your Applicant Number is found here. You become an official applicant once you have an Application Receipt with an Applicant Number.
- Results shall be announced in 2021. Date to be announced later.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Application Policies
1. Application to the University of Santo Tomas is done online.
2. Only students who are currently enrolled in Grade 6 may apply.
3. The following applicants may apply provided they first secure a clearance from the UST Junior High School before paying the application fee:
> Out-of-school youth passers of the Philippine Educational Placement Test and Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (PEPT/ALS A&E certificate is required)
> Applicants who are graduates of previous school years (original Form 138-Report Card is required)
> Applicants from foreign schools (Form 137-Transcript of Records is required) * You may email the documents with your full name and reference number to ofad@ust.edu.ph (Subject: Request for Clearance – Surname, Given Name) for our assistance.
4. Click Register and select the program you are applying for.
> UST Junior High School
5. Fill out the Pre-registration form to get your Reference Number, Application and Conforme Form, and Application Payment Slip.
6. Log back in to your application portal and encode your application data.
7. Pay the application fee. Proceed to any Metrobank or Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) branch to pay, over the counter, the non-refundable application fee indicated in the Application Payment Slip.
Application fees are as follows:
Php 500.00 – Filipinos studying in the Philippines
Php 500.00 – Filipinos studying abroad
Php 1,000.00 – Foreigners studying in the Philippines
USD 30.00 or Php 1,650.00 – Foreigners studying abroad
(Do not proceed to the bank without your payment slip)
8. Prepare the needed documents for uploading:> Signed Application and Conforme
> PSA/NSO Birth Certificate or Passport
> Original or Certified True Copy of Form 138 (Report Card) or Form 137 (Transcript of Record) for Grade 5 and First Quarter of Grade 6.
> Proof of Payment of application fee.
9. Upload your application document
10. Click the “Complete” button in the Documents Uploading Tab.
11. Visit the Activity Log in your USTAR application portal to view the notification after 15 working days from completing your application to download your Application Receipt.
12. Download your Application Receipt. Your Applicant Number is found here. You become an official applicant once you have an Application Receipt with an Applicant Number.
13. The date of release of results shall be announced later.
14. The Junior High School may require additional entry assessment in the form of an interview or other similar activities, if necessary.
15. The following are grounds for disqualification, forfeiture of slot, and/or debarment:
> Misrepresentation of information entered in the application portal
> Violation of the application instructions
> Nonpayment of reservation fee, if qualified
> Non-submission of documents on time to confirm one’s enrollment, if qualified
16. Deadline of application is February 15, 2021. An applicant must complete their online application by this date to be considered an official applicant.
17. Applicants are advised to visit regularly the Office for Admissions website (https://ofad.ust.edu.ph) for updates and announcements.
18. Feel free to email us at ofad@ust.edu.ph for any question or clarification.
EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL
Application Policies
1. Application to the University of Santo Tomas is done online.
2. Only students who are currently enrolled in Grade 6 may apply.
3. The following applicants may apply provided they first secure a clearance from the UST Education High School before paying the application fee:
> Out-of-school youth passers of the Philippine Educational Placement Test and Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (PEPT/ALS A&E certificate is required)
> Applicants who are graduates of previous school years (original Form 138-Report Card is required)
> Applicants from foreign schools (Form 137-Transcript of Records is required) * You may email the documents with your full name and reference number to ofad@ust.edu.ph (Subject: Request for Clearance – Surname, Given Name) for our assistance.
4. Click Register and select the program you are applying for.
> UST Education High School
* Required general average of at least 85.00 during the first quarter of Grade 6, with no grade lower than 80.
* Income Tax Return of Parent is required.
5. Fill out the Pre-registration form to get your Reference Number, Application and Conforme Form, and Application Payment Slip.
6. Log back in to your application portal and encode your application data.
7. Pay the application fee. Proceed to any Metrobank or Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) branch to pay, over the counter, the non-refundable application fee indicated in the Application Payment Slip.
Application fees are as follows:
Php 500.00 – Filipinos studying in the Philippines
Php 500.00 – Filipinos studying abroad
Php 1,000.00 – Foreigners studying in the Philippines
USD 30.00 or Php 1,650.00 – Foreigners studying abroad
(Do not proceed to the bank without your payment slip)
8. Prepare the needed documents for uploading:> Signed Application and Conforme
> PSA/NSO Birth Certificate or Passport
> Original or Certified True Copy of Form 138 (Report Card) or Form 137 (Transcript of Record) for Grade 5 and First Quarter of Grade 6.
> Proof of Payment of application fee.
> ITR 2019 or 2020 (Income Tax Return) of both parents.
*In case the parents have no ITR, please secure a notarized Affidavit of Income and if unemployed, secure a Certification from the BIR an Affidavit of Non- Income or a certificate from the BIR with notarized affidavit of Non-Income.
*If OFW, submit a copy of contract from present employer.
9. Upload your application document
10. Click the “Complete” button in the Documents Uploading Tab.
11. Visit the Activity Log in your USTAR application portal to view the notification after 15 working days from completing your application to download your Application Receipt.
12. Download your Application Receipt. Your Applicant Number is found here. You become an official applicant once you have an Application Receipt with an Applicant Number.
13. The date of release of results shall be announced later.
14. The Education High School may require additional entry assessment in the form of an interview or other similar activities, if necessary.
15. The following are grounds for disqualification, forfeiture of slot, and/or debarment:
> Misrepresentation of information entered in the application portal
> Violation of the application instructions
> Nonpayment of reservation fee, if qualified
> Non-submission of documents on time to confirm one’s enrollment, if qualified
16. Deadline of application is February 15, 2021. An applicant must complete their online application by this date to be considered an official applicant.
17. Applicants are advised to visit regularly the Office for Admissions website (https://ofad.ust.edu.ph) for updates and announcements.
18. Feel free to email us at ofad@ust.edu.ph for any question or clarification.
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