University of St. Thomas

University of St. Thomas can refer to:

  • Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Rome, Italy
  • University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
  • St. Thomas University School of Law, Florida, United States
  • University of St. Thomas (Minnesota), United States
  • University of St. Thomas (Texas), United States

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