UST Legazpi is consider the best university in Bicol with a commitment to form its students holistically through academic excellence" moral formation and emotional maturity. Formerly known as Aquinas University of Legazpi this Catholic higher educational institution in Legazpi City Albay is composed of highly-esteemed faculty members dedicated to honing each student through a Christ-centered educational community.
With seven decades of existence UST Legazpi has been consistent at being a recognized and respected university with high academic standards values and competitive programs. As the only Dominican University in Bicol UST Legazpi continues to pursue academic excellence while strengthening ones moral integrity. And in keeping with its high standards the university is equipped with modern and convenient facilities including an Information and Technology Center as well as the Laboratory Instruments and Devices. UST Legazpi offers pre-elementary elementary high school with different programs senior high school 23 college programs graduate school and the Center for Continuing Education.
With the vision to become a leader in the fields of Law Teacher Education Business Management Accountancy Engineering Architecture Communication Arts and Health Science in the entire region there is no doubt that this nationally-recognized institution is at the top.