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Known as the Catholic University of the Philippines, the almost four-century old University of Santo Tomas draws inspiration from the teachings and philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Angelic Doctor and patron saint of Catholic schools. The Campus of the University of Santo Tomas stands out like well crafted, sparkling jewelry in a city long marred by ecological ugliness, spawned by human neglect.The almost 400-year old university is the oldest in Asia and in student population, the largest catholic University in the world located in one site.In some ways, the campus lays bare the soul of this venerable institution. The UST campus exudes history and culture, a quest for knowledge and a love for God. Sprawled in an almost perfect square of twenty two hectares, the UST campus is boxed in by España Street on its front lawn, Governor Forbes (now Arsenio Lacson) St.on its northern flank, P.Noval on its south, and Dapitan St. on the rear.