Since our founding in 1998, Laureate International Universities has grown to include more than 55 institutions of higher education in 27 countries. With each addition to our network, Laureate is able to further expand access to quality higher education, reaching students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to reach their potential.

1998
	Canter (Laureate Higher Education Group, United States) A subsidiary of the Laureate Higher Education Group, Canter is the leading K--12 teacher training organization in the United States and has helped more than 2 million educators enhance their expertise with practical strategies designed for teachers by teachers. Canter also offers individual graduate courses and degree programs featuring Canter-developed curricula.
1999
	Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM, Spain) UEM is one of the most prestigious private universities in Spain. Established in 1995, UEM offers programs recognized by the European Higher Education Area in an array of fields, including health sciences, business, law, information technology, architecture, and engineering.
2000
	Les Roches International School of Hotel Management (Les Roches, Switzerland) Established in 1954, Les Roches is an international leader in hospitality management education, with campuses in Europe and Asia. Les Roches is ranked among the top three hospitality management schools in the world for an international career. Les Roches is accredited by the Swiss Hotel Association and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
	Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA, Chile) Established in 1988, UDLA is a pioneer in broadening access to higher education throughout Chile. It is the second largest university in Chile.
	Universidad del Valle de México (UVM, Mexico) Founded in 1960, UVM is the largest private university in Mexico. It is ranked as one of the country's top 10 universities and has campuses located throughout Mexico. UVM offers programs in arts and humanities, economics, engineering, medicine, and health sciences.
2001
	Walden University (Laureate Higher Education Group, United States) Founded in 1970, Walden University is an accredited institution offering doctoral, masters, and bachelor’s degrees online to professionals who work to make a difference in the lives of children, the health of a community, or the success of an organization. Walden offers degrees in management, education, health and human services, psychology and other areas, plus certificate, endorsement, and teacher preparation programs.
	École Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur (ESCE, France) ESCE was founded in 1968. It is ranked as one of the top 10 private business schools in France. ESCE offers a four-year degree in international commerce and management techniques.
2002
	National Technological University (NTU, Laureate Higher Education Group, United States) Founded in 1984, NTU merged with Walden University in 2004 to become the NTU School of Engineering and Applied Science at Walden University. NTU offered master’s degree programs in engineering and information technology disciplines.
	Glion Institute of Higher Education (Glion, Switzerland) Based in Switzerland, Glion offers bachelor's and associate degrees and professional certificate programs in a range of hospitality sub-specialty areas.
	Les Roches International School of Hotel Management Marbella (Les Roches Marbella, Spain) Les Roches Marbella offers a truly unique learning experience based on the tradition of Swiss hospitality. The institution was founded in 1995, and its facilities and programs combining practical and theoretical classes as well as in-training periods have earned the endorsement of the Swiss Hospitality Industry.
2003
	Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB, Chile) UNAB is the largest university in Chile, and is ranked among the top three private institutions of higher education in the country. Founded in 1989, UNAB is known for its academic rigor and research excellence. Academic programs include architecture and design, medicine and health sciences, engineering, economics, humanities, and law.
	Instituto Profesional AIEP (AIEP, Chile) AIEP is one of the largest technical and vocational institutes in Chile. Founded in 1960, AIEP prepares young and adult professionals for careers in the global job market. AIEP offers more than 40 programs in fields such as business and management, information technologies, design and advertising, education and social development, and health sciences.
	Universidad Interamericana de Costa Rica (UICR, Costa Rica) Established in 1986, UICR offers students programs in fields such as architecture, business, communications, education, engineering, hospitality, hotel management and information technology. In 2010, UICR merged with Universidad Latina de Costa Rica.
	Universidad Interamericana de Panama (UIP, Panama) UIP, established in 1994, is ranked as having the largest and leading graduate program in business administration in Panama. UIP programs have been developed to provide students with integrated knowledge and to help them make decisions using innovative and analytical criteria.
	Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA, Ecuador) UDLA is a leading university in Ecuador with a highly regarded mediccal program. Founded in 1995, UDLA provides students with practical skills and training needed for the Ecuadorian labor market.
2004
	University of Liverpool (UoL, Netherlands) Laureate Higher Education Group, B.V., is the exclusive worldwide online-learning partner of UoL, one of the United Kingdom's top research-led universities. Through this partnership, UoL was the first European university to offer 100 percent online programs.
	CIBERTEC (CIBERTEC, Peru) CIBERTEC is the leading institution for higher education in information technology in Peru. Established in 1983, CIBERTEC offers training to information technology and business administration professionals.
	Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel Management College (Les Roches Jin Jiang, China) Les Roches Jin Jiang addresses the rapidly growing demand for skilled hotel and hospitality executives in China. The college offers programs and certificates in hotel administration, hospitality leadership, and hotel ownership designed to develop the competencies needed for the international hospitality industry.
	Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC, Peru) UPC is one of the leading private institutions of higher education in Peru. Established in 1994, UPC is recognized for its innovation and academic excellence. It recently received a license to open a medical school.
	École Centrale d’Electronique (ECE, France) Founded in 1919, ECE is a pioneer in science and technology education in France. ECE is a Grande École of Engineering, and is ranked as one of the top five private engineering schools in France.
	Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT, Panama) ULACIT was founded in 1991, and is a leader in health sciences education in Panama. ULACIT offers programs in fields such as medicine, health sciences, engineering, information technology, and law.
	Institut Français de Gestion (IFG, France) IFG is a leader in corporate-sponsored education for working adults in France. Founded in 1956, IFG provides management training and degree granting programs and certificates to executives throughtout the country.
	Institute for Executive Development (IEDE, Spain) IEDE is a business school that was founded in Madrid in 1991. It offers numerous graduate business degrees with an international orientation and is the only business school with a presence in Madrid, Santiago de Chile, and Shanghai.
2005
	Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC, Honduras) Founded in 1986, UNITEC offers degree programs in business, technology, and engineering with a focus on training leaders who will use their skills and values to contribute to the sustainable development of society. UNITEC has been ranked as the most prestigious private university in Honduras.
	CEUTEC (CEUTEC, Honduras) Launched in 2005, CEUTEC works in cooperation with UNITEC to provide working adults with business administration, accounting, graphic design, and information technology degree programs.
	Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM, Brazil) UAM, founded in 1970, is recognized for its pioneering character and innovative academic programs. The school, ranked one of the top three private universities in Sao Paulo, offers state-of-the-art laboratories, training centers, and libraries.
	European University Cyprus (EUC, Cyprus) Founded in 1961, EUC is one of the leading private universities in Cyprus. EUC, one of the oldest academic institutions in Cyprus, has a reputation for excellence in teaching, innovation and research.
2006
	Escuela de Estudios Universitarios Real Madrid (Escuela de Estudios, Spain) Escuela de Estudios is an innovative partnership between Real Madrid and the Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM). Together, the two institutions offer best-in-class sports management, health, communication, and leisure programs.
	Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU, China) XJTLU was founded in 2006 as a joint venture between Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, and the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom. It was the first joint-venture university approved by China’s ministry of education. XJTLU is a research-based university, offering programs in science, technology, and business.
	Institute for Executive Development (IEDE, Chile) IEDE was established in 1994. It provides a wide range of management training programs with concentrations in general business, marketing, finance, and leadership. It is the first business school in Chile to receive the International Quality ISO 9001:2000 Certification.
	Istanbul Bilgi University (Istanbul Bilgi, Turkey) Founded in 1996, Istanbul Bilgi is recognized as a pioneer in providing a liberal arts-oriented curriculum in Turkey. It is ranked among the top 10 institutions of higher education in Turkey and the third-largest private university in the country.
2007
	Instituto Tecnológico del Norte (ITN, Peru) ITN, founded in 1984, offers business administration, graphic design, and information technology degree programs. It was the first institution accredited by the Peruvian Ministry of Education in La Libertad.
	Universidade Potiguar (UnP, Brazil) Founded in 1982, UnP offers degree programs in technology, law, environment, architecture, tourism, social values, arts and sciences. UnP is the first and only private university in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
	Faculdade Potiguar da Paraíba (FPB, Brazil) In collaboration with the Universidade Potiguar (UnP), FPB’s goal is to form future leaders who are committed to the sustainable development of Paraíba State. FPB was established in 2005, and its academic areas include business administration and law.
	Faculdade dos Guararapes (FG, Brazil) Founded in 2002, FG offers business administration, education, health sciences, law, and technology programs to students in Pernambuco, Brazil.
	Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN, Peru) Founded in 1994, UPN is the first international university in northern Peru. UPN offers a range of academic programs to undergraduate, graduate, and technical-vocational students studying at its two campuses in Trujillo and Cajamarca.
	BiTS - Business and Information Technology School (BiTS, Germany) BiTS is one of Germany's leading univesities of applied sciences. Founded in 2000, BiTS trains future managers to be international business leaders.
	Centro Superior de Edificación (CSE, Spain) CSE, founded in 1990, offers graduate programs to meet the education needs of professionals in the architecture and construction industries.
	Business School São Paulo (BSP, Brazil) Founded in 1995, BSP focuses on the development of business leaders with a strong international perspective. It is ranked as one of the best business schools in Latin America.
	Universidad del Desarrollo Profesional (UNIDEP, Mexico) Founded in 2003, UNIDEP provides students with practical skills for today's job market. Degrees and certificates are offered in fields such as accounting, business, communications, education, graphic design, information technology, interior design, law, marketing, public relations/marketing, and systems engineering.
2008
	Escola Superior de Administracão Direito e Economia (ESADE, Brazil) ESADE was founded in 2004 and is the first private institution of higher education to offer an entrepreneurship program in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
	Centro Universitario do Norte (UNINORTE, Brazil) UNINORTE is the largest private institution of higher educaiton in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. Established in 1994, UNINORTE offers students academic programs that ensure the development of values, skills and knowledge needed for success in the Brazilian job market.
	Kendall College (Kendall, United States) Based in Chicago, Illinois, Kendall was founded in 1934. Kendall has been ranked among the top 10 culinary schools in the United States. In addition to providing programs in culinary arts, Kendall offers degrees and certificate programs in hospitality, early childhood education, and business.
	NewSchool of Architecture and Design (NSAD, United States) Founded in 1980 in San Diego, California, NSAD prepares students to enter and advance in the field of architecture. It is one of the first architecture schools in the world to offer a sustainable design program.
	Escuela Moderna de Música (EMM, Chile) Established in 1940, EMM was founded to educate highly talented musicians and performance artists. Today it is recognized as a leader in excellence and quality in music and dance in Chile.
	Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (Universidad Latina, Costa Rica) Founded in 1979, Universidad Latina is known for its health sciences programs. It is the largest private university in Costa Rica, and offers programs in business, education, engineering, architecture, and medicine and health sciences.
	Universidad Technlógica de México (UNITEC, Mexico) UNITEC was founded in 1966 and is a leader in making education accessible in Mexico. UNITEC has been recognized by Mexico's secretary of public education as an "Excellent Academic Institution."
	Universidad Americana (UAM, Costa Rica) Founded in 1998, UAM offers a comprehensive education that prepares students to make positive contributions to the Costa Rican labor market and society. UAM is rated as the leading private institution of higher education for physical therapy and has the biggest program in mathematics in Costa Rica.
	INTI Education Group (INTI, Malaysia) INTI, founded in 1986, has a strong reputation for providing quality higher education throughout Malaysia. INTI has the largest number of accredited programs and the highest international student enrollment in Malaysia.
	Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS, Australia) Founded in 1991, BMIHMS is the first and only private institution of higher education internationally recognized by the World Tourism Organization. The majority of graduates move into senior management roles within six years of graduation.
	Australian International Hotel School (AIHS, Australia) Founded in 1995 in affiliation with the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University (CSHA) in the United States, the Australian International Hotel School operates an established boutique hotel, the Hotel Kurrajong, which is located alongside its campus. As a result, AIHS students gain valuable industry experience within a commercial hotel that enjoys a strong client base of national and international business guests.
	Sichuan Tianyi University (Sichuan Tianyi, China) Sichuan Tianyi was founded in 1991 and was one of the first private diploma-accredited schools in China. Ranked among the top 75 private institutions in China, Sichuan Tianyi offers undergraduate programs to more than 7,000 students at its Chengdu campus. Flagship programs include international trade, business management, and logistics.
	Les Roches Gruyère, University of Applied Sciences (LRG, Switzerland) LRG is the first federally recognized private hospitality management university of applied sciences approved in Switzerland. LRG offers degrees in hospitality management.
	Hunan International Economics University (HIEU, China) Founded in 1997, HIEU is one of the largest private universities in China, serving more than 30,000 students. HIEU offers degrees in commerce, business management, foreign languages, computer science, electronic engineering, and art and design. It also offers programs in golf management and aviation services.
	Faculdade Unida da Paraiba (UniPB, Brazil) UniPB was founded in 2006 and is located in Joao Pessoa in the state of Paraiba. UniPB offers degrees in nutrition, nursing, environmental engineering, and gastronomy.
2009
	Santa Fe University of Art and Design (formerly the College of Santa Fe, United States) Santa Fe provides students with a unique interdisciplinary curriculum that combines practical experience with core theory, inspiring creativity, passion and outstanding performance in contemporary music, creative writing, performing arts , art, graphic design, moving image arts (filmmaking and video production), photography, business and education.
	Universidad Viña del Mar (UVM, Chile) Founded in 1988, Universidad Viña del Mar provides degrees in fields such as architecture, education, engineering, business, history, and geography. The university is a major academic, cultural, social, and technological center in the Valparaiso region.
	Uni IBMR (Uni IBMR, Brazil) Founded in 1974, Uni IBMR is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Uni IBMR is a Centro Universitario with a strong reputation in health sciences. Its physiotherapy and psychology programs have been ranked No. 1 in Rio de Janeiro and No. 8 in Brazil by the Ministry of Education. Uni IBMR also offers degrees in biomedicine, nursing, nutrition, speech therapy and optometry. It serves more than 1,100 students on two campuses.
2010
	Founded in 1982 in Milan, Domus Academy is one of the world’s most prestigious schools for post-graduate educational programs in the fields of product design, fashion and interior design. Domus Academy's offerings include one-year master level programs, primarily in English, in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, Fashion Management, Business Design, Interior and Living Design, Urban Management and Architectural Design, Car Design, Service Design, Interaction Design. Domus Academy enrolls more than 250 students.
	Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA, Italy) Founded in 1980 in Milan, NABA offers an array of undergraduate and graduate programs in design using a cross-disciplinary, intercultural and socially responsible approach. NABA is Bologna compliant so its degrees are recognized internationally.
	The National Hispanic University (NHU, United States) Founded in 1981, The National Hispanic University in San Jose, California, provides a nurturing, multicultural learning experience through a “La Familia” approach that emphasizes mutual assistance between faculty, students, and community partners in a personal, culturally aware, and bilingual environment.
	Universidade Salvador (UNIFACS, Brazil) Founded in 1972, Universidade Salvador joined Laureate International Universities in June 2010. UNIFACS is located in Salvador, the capital of the State of Bahía and the third largest city in Brazil.
	Université Internationale de Casablanca (UIC, Morocco) Université Internationale de Casablanca was created through a partnership between SOMED (Société Maroc Emirats Arabes Unis de Développement) and Laureate Education, Inc. UIC is the first multidisciplinary private university in Morocco accredited by the Moroccan Ministry of Education, and the first institution in the Laureate International Universities network located in Northern Africa.
	Riyadh Polytechnic Institute (RPI, Saudi Arabia) Riyadh Polytechnic Institute is a private-public initiative launched by the government of Saudi Arabia (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation) to help meet the increasing demand for Saudi nationals with industrial technical skills.
2011
	St. Thomas University (STU, Japan) St. Thomas University (STU), founded in 1962, is located outside of Osaka, in the Kansai Region. STU is accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
	Pearl Academy of Fashion (India) Pearl Academy of Fashion was founded in 1993. It is the premier fashion and design educational institute in India. The Academy takes pride in its high caliber faculty, outstanding track record in student exchange, international networking and placement.
	Media Design School (New Zealand) Media Design School was founded in 1998 and is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The school offers diplomas and graduate diplomas. It is widely recognized for its digital design and 3D animation programs and also offers programs in graphic design, creative advertising, digital media, and game development.
	Instituto Superior de Línguas e Administração (ISLA, Portugal) Founded in 1962 in Lisbon, ISLA is the third largest and oldest private institution of higher education in Portugal. It offers three-year Bologna compliant undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in health sciences, marketing, hospitality, tourism, and business.
	INTI College Indonesia (INTI, Indonesia) Established in 2011, INTI College Indonesia offers Australian Twinning Degree programs in the areas of Business and Information Technology.