University of Santo Tomas Institute of Information and Computing Sciences

It was in 1984 when College of Science introduced the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics major in Computer Science program.[3]

In response to the growing information technology needs of the commercial industry, the College of Commerce and Accountancy offered a new program—the B.S. Commerce major in Information System Management—in 1996.[4]

In 1999, B.S. Mathematics major in Computer Science was converted to B.S. Computer Science. Similarly, the program B.S. Commerce major in Information System Management was reformed as B.S. Information Management. Eventually, the Institute of Computer Sciences was founded and placed under the College of Science. Three bachelor's degree programs namely—Computer Science, Information Management, and Information Technology— were offered on the same year.[1][5][6]

In 2003, the Institute was placed under the Faculty of Engineering and replaced the College of Architecture and College of Fine Arts and Design when they vacated the Roque Ruaño Building.[7] The Institute was then renamed as Department of Information and Computer Studies, yet still under the administration of College of Science. After a year, due to its technically oriented character, the department was formally integrated to the Faculty.[1][5][6] Along with the transition from Science, Assoc. Prof. Perla P. Cosme led the department.[7]

Information Management program was discontinued in 2006 and Information Systems was offered.[7] During the same year, a new set of curricula for the three degree programs were offered to freshmen students. The final batch of Information Management students graduated in 2009.

In December 2012, the department submitted a formal proposal to the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs for institutionalization and to break away from the Faculty due to the strong demand of information technology industry in the country and to the increasing number of students admitted every year.[1] A thorough feasibility study was carried out.[8][9]

In lieu of becoming a separate college, the curricula were revised in 2013 containing various specialization tracks for the degree programs—to name a few: software engineering, network administration, mobile application development, digital animation and electronic business.[1] The new curricula, which adhere the curriculum guidelines of Association for Computing Machinery, were offered to freshmen students of the same year.[10] At the same time, Department of Information and Computer Studies was abolished and was replaced by three new departments.

The department became a separate institute—Institute of Information and Computing Sciences— in the first semester of Academic Year 2014–2015, yet it is still affiliated with and is under the deanship of the Faculty of Engineering. However, the three departments—Department of Computer Science, Department of Information Technology and Department of Information Systems—were all placed under the administration of the Institute.[1][5]

The Institute also considers establishing a Peason VUE testing center within the University.[8] Pearson VUE is a provider in electronic testing for regulatory boards and professional certifications which are often significant in the professions of information technology industry.

• Director – Asst. Prof. Jerralyn T. Padua, M.S.
• Regent – Rev. Fr. Hermel O. Pama, O.P.
• Institute Secretary – Asst. Prof. Divinagracia R. Mariano

• Computer Science – Asst. Prof. Jose L. Seño
• Information Technology – Asst. Prof. Noel E. Estrella
• Information Systems – Asst. Prof. Christopher D. Ladao

• Information and Computing Sciences Commission on Elections (ICS COMELEC) – the official student elections authority of the Institute of Information and Computing Sciences
• Information and Computing Sciences Student Council (ICSSC) – the official student government of the Institute of Information and Computing Sciences

• Junior Philippine Computer Society – UST Chapter (JPCS-UST)
• Computer Science Society (CSS)
• Society of Information Technology Enthusiast (UST-SITE)
• Information Systems Society (ISS)

• Rotaract Club of UST - IICS Unit (RAC-IICS)
• Red Cross Youth Council - IICS Unit (RCYC- IICS)
• UST Pax Romana - IICS UNIT(PAX - IICS)

• Mechatronics & Robotics Circle (MRC) - with the Faculty of Engineering
• Tech-Advancement Group (TAG) - with the Faculty of Engineering
• CISCO Networking Academy Gateway (CNAG) - with the Faculty of Engineering