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Beginning in 1998 as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc., Laureate Education, Inc., produced an enviable record of success addressing the postsecondary education market, and building a network of student-centered campus-based and online universities.
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1998
Canter (Laureate Higher Education Group, United States) A subsidiary of the Laureate Higher Education Group, Canter & Associates 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.
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1999
Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM,
Spain) UEM is one of the most prestigious official private
universities in Spain. The university system offers programs recognized by the European Higher Education Area in an array of fields, including health
sciences, business, law, information technology, architecture,
and engineering.
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2000
Les Roches International School of Hotel Management (Hospitality
Management, Switzerland) Considered to be among the finest hotel
management schools in the world, Les Roches produces graduates who are sought by
the world’s top hotels and restaurants. Les Roches is accredited by the Swiss
Hotel Association and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and
offers 2 undergraduate and 2 graduate degree programs, as well as executive
training in tourism and planning strategies.
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Universidad de las Américas (Chile) Established in 1988, the fully licensed and autonomous university
offers its students undergraduate degree programs delivered at
4 campus locations.
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Universidad del Valle de México (UVM,
Mexico) Founded in 1960, UVM is one of the largest
and most prestigious universities in Mexico, with 32 campus locations and 30
degree programs covering an array of fields and professional
disciplines at the pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate levels.
Some of UVM’s most popular programs include accounting, business
administration, dentistry, information technology, marketing for
tourism, and psychology.
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2001
Walden University (Laureate Higher Education Group, United States) Founded in 1970, Walden University is an accredited institution offering doctoral, master's, 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, and psychology, plus certificate, endorsement, and teacher preparation programs.
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École Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur
(ESCE, France) ESCE was created in 1968 as the first school
in France to specialize in training for international trade. ESCE’s primary
academic program consists of a 4-year degree in international
commerce and management techniques. Academics focus on acquiring a
good working knowledge of company management and intensively
practicing foreign languages.
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2002
National Technological University
(NTU, Laureate Higher Education Group, United States) Founded in 1984 as the first virtual university, NTU merged with Walden University in 2004 to become the NTU School of Engineering and Applied Science at Walden University. The school offers master's degree programs in engineering and information technology disciplines, working in partnership with departments and professors at many of the most prestigious engineering and information technology programs throughout the United States.
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Glion Institute
of Higher Education (Hospitality, Switzerland) Founded in
1962 and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and
Colleges, Glion is comprised of Glion Hotel School and Glion Sports
Management School. It has 3 campuses in Switzerland, and offers bachelor’s, associate, and professional certificate programs in a
range of hospitality sub-specialty areas, including hospitality
management, finance, human resources, sports & leisure management,
and hotel and restaurant operations.
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Les Roches Marbella (Spain) Les Roches Marbella offers a truly unique learning experience based on the renowned tradition of Swiss hospitality. Founded in 1995, it belongs to the catalogue of the best Swiss Hotel Management Schools and its programs are taught entirely in English or Spanish & English bilingual. The right combination of practical and theoretical classes and in-training periods, its splendid facilities and the endorsement of the Swiss Hospitality Industry are just some of its unique characteristics.
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2003
Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB, Chile) UNAB is one of the largest and most prestigious private universities
in Chile, with 5 campuses and nearly 50 undergraduate and post-graduate
degree programs, offered in both day and evening sessions. Academic programs
include architecture and design, health services, dentistry, engineering,
economics, humanities, and law.
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AIEP, Instituto Profesional (Chile) AIEP
offers students a flexible education with programs designed
specifically to be compatible with the professional requirements and
lifestyles of working adults. AIEP offers approximately 40
educational programs in curriculum areas that include business and
management, information technologies, design and advertising,
education and social development, and health sciences.
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Universidad Interamericana de Costa Rica
(UICR, Costa Rica) Established in 1986, this fast-growing
institution offers students 35 undergraduate and graduate degree
programs in a range of professional disciplines, including
architecture, business administration, communications, engineering,
education, hotel management, and systems engineering.
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Universidad Interamericana de Panama (UIP, Panama) Established in 1994, UIP programs have been developed to provide students with integrated knowledge and to help them make decisions using innovative and analytical criteria. UIP degree programs are approved by Universidad de Panama, which ensures quality standards.
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Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA, Ecuador) An executive decree launched UDLA Ecuador’s operations in 1995. Today, UDLA is one of Ecuador’s leading universities. The university provides students with practical skills and training needed for the Ecuadorian labor market.
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2004
Laureate Higher Education Group, B.V. (Amsterdam) The exclusive worldwide distance learning partner of the University of Liverpool, Laureate Higher Education Group specializes in the delivery of online graduate
programs to working adult students in more than 160 countries.
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CIBERTEC (Peru) Established in 1983, CIBERTEC offers professional and formal training to information technology, business administration, and graphic design professionals. It was the first authorized training center for many prominent corporations in the country and has received many awards, including the 2008 Best Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions in Peru and the 2008 Top Andean Contributor of Microsoft Certified Professional Specialists.
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Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel
Management College (Hospitality, 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.
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Universidad Peruana de Ciencias
Aplicadas (UPC, Peru) UPC is one of the most
prestigious private postsecondary institutions in Peru, offering a
range of more than 15 academic programs to undergraduate, graduate,
and technical-vocational students studying at its 2 campuses in
central Lima. |
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École Centrale
D’Electronique (ECE, France) Founded in 1919, this
institution is a Grande École of Engineering, offering
technical-vocational, undergraduate, and graduate programs in
engineering and information technology. With 2 campuses in Paris,
ECE is accredited by the Commission des Titres d’Ingénieurs (the
accrediting body of the French Ministry of Education for engineering
schools) and is ranked among the leading private engineering schools
in France. |
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Universidad
Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT, Panama) ULACIT joined the
Laureate network in October 2004. Founded in 1991, the university
was created to educate and train Panamanian students in the
scientific and technological fields most required by employers. The
institution offers students undergraduate and graduate programs in
several fields, including business administration, law, education,
computer science, communication, health sciences, and hospitality
management. |
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Institut Français de Gestion (IFG, France) Founded in 1956, IFG was one of the first providers of working adult education for engineers, managers, and CEOs in France and its ICG strategic management program is today a brand reference in the field. Today, programs are offered throughout France from 10 regional centers. In November 2004, IFG joined Laureate's international network in Europe, Laureate's first entry in the working-adult sector in France.
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Institute for Executive Development (IEDE, Spain) IEDE is a private business school 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. IEDE offers its students a truly global and integrated learning experience.
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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's graduates are creative, innovative, tenacious, and efficient managers – able to compete in a globalized world.
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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.
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Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM, Brazil) Anhembi Morumbi was founded in
1970 as a school of tourism and quickly grew into
one of the leading universities in Brazil. Several of UAM's
undergraduate and graduate degree programs are ranked among the best
in Brazil by Melhores Universidades, a special higher education
edition of a leading Brazilian magazine. The Business School of São Paulo is part of the Anhembi Morumbi system.
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European University Cyprus (EUC, Cyprus) Founded in
1961 to provide students a well-rounded education in the field of
business administration, EUC offers over 30
undergraduate and graduate degree programs in computer science, travel and tourism, humanities, social sciences, professional
studies, and business. |
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2006
Real Madrid University Studies School (Spain) Real Madrid and the Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM) have joined to create the first University Studies School specializing in total leisure, health, and sports management.
Courses cover a variety of areas and are designed for university graduates and professionals from the different sports-related sectors, both professional and amateur.
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Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), China Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University was founded in 2006 as a joint venture between Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, and the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, and was the first joint-venture university approved by China’s ministry of education. XJTLU is a research-based university, offering undergraduate (Benke diploma) programs to more than 1,400 students at its campus in the ancient city of Suzhou. Flagship programs include science, technology, and business. |
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Institute for Executive Development (IEDE, Chile) IEDE offers numerous graduate degree programs with concentrations ranging from general business, marketing, finance, and leadership to the International MBA, delivered at IEDE campuses in Madrid, Shanghai, and Santiago de Chile. It is the first business school in Chile to receive the International Quality ISO 9001:2000 Certification.
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Istanbul Bilgi University (Turkey) Founded in 1996, Istanbul Bilgi University seeks to educate free-thinking, creative, intellectually curious, and enterprising individuals who will contribute to a world in which knowledge is the primary driving force in society. Three campuses in Istanbul offer undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to more than 10,000 students in program areas that include Arts and Sciences, Communication, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Law, and Vocational Studies.
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2007
Instituto Tecnológico del Norte (ITN) Established in 1984, the Instituto Tecnológico del Norte (ITN) is a pioneer in providing technical and vocational programs in Northern Peru. ITN offers training in business administration, graphic design, and information technology to Peruvian professionals. It was the first institution in La Libertdad, Perú to be accredited by the Peruvian Ministry of Education.
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Universidade Potiguar (UnP, Brazil) Founded in 1982, UnP offers degree programs in technology, law, environment, architecture, tourism, social values, arts and sciences, and more. The multiple UnP campuses include Faculdade Potiguar de Paraíba and Faculdade dos Guararapes. Initiatives at the school are structured to meet the needs of the local and global community through research and the dissemination of culture, science, technology, and the arts.
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Faculdade Potiguar da Paraíba (FPB), Brazil Working in cooperation with the Universidade Potiguar (UnP), FPB’s goal is to form future leaders committed to the sustainable development of Paraíba State. FPB was established in 2005, and its academic areas include business administration and law. |
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Faculdade dos Guararapes (FG), Brazil Founded in 2002, this pioneering college works in cooperation with Universidade Potiguar (UnP) to provide business administration, education, health sciences, law, and technology programs to students in Pernambuco, Brazil. In addition, FG offers a wide range of social programs to the local community, including a senior citizens program, a legal clinic, a literacy and citizenship program, and a technology training initiative. |
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Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN, Peru) One of the most prestigious private postsecondary institutions in the north of Peru, UPN offers a range of academic programs to undergraduate, graduate, and technical-vocational students studying at its 2 campuses in Trujillo and Cajamarca. UPN was created in 1993 and graduate programs have been offered since 2005. |
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Business and Information Technology School (BiTS, Germany) BiTS is a private university of applied sciences created to train future managers with an entrepreneurial orientation. Focusing on practical case studies, seminars, and integrated internships, BiTS teaches the competencies needed for responsible positions in leading management. |
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Centro Superior de Edificación (CSE, Spain) CSE opened in 1990, offering postgraduate courses for architects and engineers at the highest level, with a mission to prepare managers capable of integrating and motivating multidisciplinary teams in modern business management. As part of the Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM), CSE's programs have expanded to cover other related areas in business and management. |
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Business School São Paulo(BSP, Brazil) Established in 1995, BSP is an institution of excellence in business management education. BSP focuses on the development of business leaders with a strong international perspective who can thrive in Brazil’s business world and in international markets. BSP is the leading business school in Brazil for international management and was the first institution to offer an MBA delivered fully in English. |
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Universidad del Desarrollo Profesional (UNIDEP), Mexico Founded in 2003, UNIDEP is the largest private university in Northern Mexico with 23 campuses serving approximately 15,000 students. Degrees and certificates are offered in the academic areas of Accounting, Business Administration, Communications, Education, English-Language Instruction, Graphic Design, Industrial Psychology, Information Technology, Interior Design, Law, Marketing, Public Relations/Marketing, and Systems Engineering. UNIDEP seeks to provide students with practical skills for today’s job market at an affordable cost. |
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2008
Escola Superior de Administracão Dereito e Economia (ESADE, Brazil)Located in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Esade has over 900 students and is the first international higher education institution in southern Brazil. The school offers graduate courses in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Accounting and Psychology as well as 8 postgraduate non-degree courses. Programs include specializations in different branches of Law as well as multiple MBA degree programs. |
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Centro Universitario Do Norte (UniNorte, Brazil) UniNorte is one of the largest private universities in Manaus, Amazonas, with more than 500 professors and 22,000 students. Founded in 1994, UniNorte began offering Tourism and Data Processing courses and now offers 51 graduate courses and over 100 postgraduate courses. The school offers unique and innovative teaching projects, a qualified teaching staff, and a modern infrastructure. UniNorte offers graduate and postgraduate work, as well as extension and online courses. |
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Kendall College (USA) Based in Chicago Illinois, Kendall College was founded in 1934 and is one of the leading culinary and hospitality institutions in the U.S. The school also offers bachelor's, postgraduate, and certificate programs in Early Childhood Education, as well as a B.A. in Business. Kendall is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the associate's degrees within its culinary school are accredited by the American Culinary Federation. |
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NewSchool of Architecture and Design (NSAD, USA) Founded in 1980, NewSchool of Architecture and Design is fully accredited by the National Architecture Accrediting Board and the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. The school is based in San Diego, California and has more than 440 students. NSAD offers both a bachelor's and a master's degree in architecture. |
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Escuela Moderna de Música (EMM, Chile) Escuela Moderna de Música was founded in 1940 by a group of young musicians who wanted to create formalized training for future musicians. In 1989, EMM became an Instituto Profesional and earned autonomy in 2004. Today, The Instituto Profesional Escuela Moderna de Música is one of the most respected educational institutions in the field of music and dance in Chile, with graduates from their programs playing key roles in both national and international circles. The Instituto serves more than 1,200 students in certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs through locations in Santiago and Viña del Mar. |
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Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (Costa Rica) Founded in 1989, Universidad Latina has 10 campuses located throughout Costa Rica with more than 16,000 students. The largest private university in Costa Rica, Universidad Latina's students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, engineering, health sciences, and social sciences. The school is widely recognized for its health sciences programs, including medicine and dentistry. |
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Universidad Technlógica de México (UNITEC, Mexico) UNITEC was founded in 1966 and has 8 campuses throughout Mexico, including 6 in Mexico City, 1 in Guadalajara and 1 in Monterrey. The university has a 40-year tradition of providing higher education throughout the country and today serves more than 36,000 students through undergraduate and graduate programs in business, engineering, health sciences, architecture, and graphic design. |
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Universidad Americana (UAM, Costa Rica) Founded in 1997, Universidad Americana has 3 campuses located in Costa Rica (San Jose, Cartagena, and Heredia). The university serves more than 4,000 students through undergraduate and graduate programs in business, design, education, engineering, and physical therapy. |
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INTI Education Group (Malaysia) Established in 1986, INTI has a strong reputation for providing quality higher education throughout Malaysia. In the last such awards offered, INTI was recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education as having the largest number of accredited programs and highest international student enrollment. |
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Blue Mountains Hotel School (BMHS, Australia) Since its founding in 1991, Blue Mountains Hotel School (BMHS) has offered a unique approach to hospitality and tourism management education and ensured quality employment choices for students upon graduation. It is the first private educator in Australia recognized by the World Tourism Organization's international education audit system. |
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Australian International Hotel School (AIHS, Australia) Founded in 1995 in affiliation with the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University (CSHA) in the USA, the Australian International Hotel School operates an established boutique hotel, the Hotel Kurrajong, which is located alongside the AIHS 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. |
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Sichuan Tianyi University, China Sichuan Tianyi University 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, Tianyi offers undergraduate programs to more than 7,000 students at its Chengdu campus. Flagship programs include international trade, business management, and logistics. |
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Les Roches Gruyère, University of Applied Sciences (LRG), Switzerland Part of Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, LRG is the first federally recognized private hospitality management university of applied sciences approved in Switzerland. The institution offers Bachelor of Science degrees in hospitality and management. |
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