University of Santo Tomas
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About University of Santo Tomas
According to Wikipedia, The University of Santo Tomas , officially the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Manila, is a private, Catholic research university in Manila, Philippines. Founded on April 28, 1611, by Spanish friar Miguel de Benavides, third Archbishop of Manila, it has the oldest extant university charter in Asia and is one of the world's largest Catholic universities in terms of enrollment found on one campus. It is the main campus of the University of Santo Tomas System that is run by the Order of Preachers.
What Is University of Santo Tomas Known For?
University of Santo Tomas is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Law
- Political Science
- Business
- Literature
- Engineering
- Medical
- Communications
- Religious Studies
- History
- Philosophy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Nursing
- Mathematics
- Anthropology
- Earth Sciences
- Physics
- Criminal Justice
- Sociology
- Social Work
University of Santo Tomas's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Santo Tomas's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Santo Tomas ranks #232 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #190 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #292 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #438 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #297 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #423 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #347 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #426 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #262 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #449 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #576 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #779 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #667 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #764 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #1150 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #1702 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #254 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of Santo Tomas ranks #1230 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #432 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #675 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #1239 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #666 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #1137 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Santo Tomas ranks #1041 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are University of Santo Tomas's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Santo Tomas's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Law, Education, and Nursing. Here are some of University of Santo Tomas's most famous alumni:
- José Rizal
- A Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath .
- Antonio Luna
- A Philippine researcher, reformist, military general and statesman .
- Apolinario Mabini
- A Prime Minister of the Philippines in 1899.
- José Burgos
- A Filipino priest.
- Manuel L. Quezon
- A President of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944.
- Bienvenido Lumbera
- A Filipino writer.
- Sergio Osmeña
- A President of the Philippines from 1944 to 1946.
- Renato Corona
- A Chief Justice of the Philippines from 2010 to 2012.
- Diosdado Macapagal
- A President of the Philippines from 1961 to 1965.
- Elpidio Quirino
- A President of the Philippines from 1948 to 1953.
- Jose P. Laurel
- A President of the Philippines from 1943 to 1945.
- Roque Ruaño
- A Spanish civil engineer.
Who Are University of Santo Tomas's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Santo Tomas's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Law, Education, and Nursing. Here are some of University of Santo Tomas's most famous faculty:
