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How to get into the University of Santo Tomas (USTET path)
The path: Senior High → USTET → UST admission
Education: Senior high students applying for first-year admission
Step-by-step path
- 1
Register for the USTET
Register online during the application window.
- 2
Take the USTET
On your chosen date at UST Manila or a provincial center.
- 3
Receive your result
Results come out in the second quarter of the year.
- 4
Enrol
Follow UST's enrollment instructions.
About the USTET
- Covers Mental Ability, English, Mathematics and Science, taken in person at UST testing centers. Part of your result comes from your high school grades.
- The application fee is ₱600 for Filipino applicants from local schools, waived for public-school Highest Honors students and RA 12006-eligible applicants.
- For AY 2027–28, registration runs 8 August 2026–8 January 2027, with tests at UST Manila on 18 October 2026, 6 December 2026 and 24 January 2027. Results are due in the second quarter of 2027.
Your qualifying exam
USTET
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Questions
What's the path to becoming a ust student?
Senior High → USTET → UST admission
What education do I need?
Senior high students applying for first-year admission
Which exam do I need to pass?
USTET. Covers Mental Ability, English, Mathematics and Science, taken in person at UST testing centers. Part of your result comes from your high school grades.
Does Super Tutor have a reviewer for this exam?
Super Tutor's USTET course has chapter reviewers, practice quizzes with explanations and the AI tutor for English, math and science.
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