University of Santo Tomas (UST) Admission 2022-2023 Online Application

For the Academic Year 2022-2023, the University of Santo Tomas Entrance Test (USTET) will not be administered in consideration of the quarantine restrictions that are currently in effect in the country.

Instead, admission to UST for the AY 2022-2023 shall be through the University of Santo Tomas Admission Rating (USTAR). The USTAR is a score that will be computed from a number of parameters derived largely from the academic performance and record of the applicant.

General Guidelines for UST Admission 2022-2023

Application to the University of Santo Tomas is done online.
Only College applicants who are currently enrolled in Grade 12 and Senior High School applicants who are currently enrolled in Grade 10 may apply.

The following may apply provided they first secure a clearance from the UST Office of the Registrar before paying the application fee:
> Passers of the Philippine Educational Placement Test and Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (PEPT/ALS A&E certificate is required)
> Graduates/Completers 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)

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.
* Track and Strands. These are Senior High School programs that equip students for employment, business, or further education. Select a track/strand that is aligned to your college plans or career goals.

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.

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 students list 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.

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
> Non-submission of documents on time to confirm one’s enrollment, if qualified
> Submission of missing, incomplete, or false documents
> Other acts not in conformity with the University’s policies.

Deadline of application is on December 15, 2021. An applicant must complete their online application by this date to be considered an official applicant.

Applicants are advised to visit regularly the Office for Admissions website (http://ofad.ust.edu.ph) for updates and announcements.

Feel free to email us at [email protected] for any question or clarification.

UST Admission 2022-2023 Application Procedure

Click Register and select the program you are applying for.
> College
> Senior High School – UST Manila
> Senior High School – UST Angelicum College, Quezon City
> Junior High School
UST Manila Student Verification.
Please enter your Student Number if you are currently enrolled as a Grade 12 student or if you finished Grade 12 in UST Manila then click verify.For Non-UST student, click the Submit button found in the box on the right.
Read the Guideline and Instructions then click the Submit button.
Fill out the Pre-registration form to get your Reference Number, Application and Conforme Form, and Payment Instructions.
Log back in to your application portal and encode your application data.
5.1. Complete the Grades Tab
5.2. Complete the Co-curricular and Extracurricular Tab
5.3. Complete the Information Survey Tab
Prepare the needed documents for uploading (PDF format ONLY):
> Signed Application and Conforme form
> PSA/NSO Birth Certificate or Passport
> Certified True Copy of Form 137 or Form 138
[Grade 10 & 11 for College applicants; Grade 8 & 9 for SHS applicants]
> Student Ranking Certification
[Grade 11 for College applicants; Grade 9 for SHS applicants]
> Proof of Payment (or certification for Top 10 Students of the batch for applicants from the public schools)
If applicable:
> Honors Class Certification/s [Grade 10, 11, and/or 12 for College applicants; Grade 8, 9, and/or 10 for SHS applicants]
> Leadership Certification/s [Grade 10, 11, and/or 12 for College applicants; Grade 8, 9, and/or 10 for SHS applicants]
> Awards Certification/s [Grade 10 and/or 11 for College applicants; Grade 8 and/or 9 for SHS applicants]
> International Credential Certification (College applicants only)
> Baptismal Certificate (SHS/JHS applicants only)
Pay the non-refundable application fee at any Metrobank or Bank of the Philippine. Proceed to any Metrobank or Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) branch. Payment can be made over the over the counter or online using the BILLS PAYMENT facility. Online transfers or bank deposits are not allowed (read FAQ for details).
Upload your application documents and click the “Submit” button in the Documents Uploading Tab.
Your documents will be reviewed upon submission of your application.
Your Application Receipt shall be released if your documents and information are complete and true.
Visit the Activity Log in your USTAR application portal for updates, after submitting your application.
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 2022. Date to be announced later.

For more Information: Visit the website for University of Santo Tomas (UST) Online Application Portal