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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 |
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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 |
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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 at university level by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
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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. |
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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 |
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Walden University (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. |
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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 |
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National Technological University (NTU, 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. |
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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. Glion is accredited at university level by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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University of Liverpool (UoL, United Kingdom) 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 undergraduate and post-graduate diplomas in international hotel management, designed to develop the competencies needed for the international hospitality industry, with the option to apply to transfer abroad for degree certification. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. UnP is the first and only private university in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. |
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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. |
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Faculdade dos Guararapes (FG, Brazil) Founded in 2002, FG offers business administration, education, health sciences, law, and technology programs to students in Pernambuco, Brazil. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Faculdade de Desenvolvimento do Rio Grande do Sul (FADERGS) was founded in 2004 as Escola Superior de Administração Direito e Economia (ESADE). The institution adopted its new name in 2012 to reflect the growth and development of the institution. FADERGS is the first private institution of higher education to offer an entrepreneurship program in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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." |
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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. |
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INTI International University & Colleges (INTI, Malaysia) INTI, founded in 1986, have 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) was founded in 2008 and is located in Amman, Jordan. RACA offers a variety of different culinary degree programs and is affiliated with the prestigious Les Roches International School of Hotel Management. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Centro Universitário IBMR (IBMR, Brazil) Founded in 1974, IBMR is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. IBMR is a University Center with a strong reputation in the health sciences. IBMR programs in psychology, physiotherapy and biomedicine earned 1st place from Enade (National Exam of Student Learning). According to the Brazilian Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC), IBMR is the Best private University Center in the city of Rio de Janeiro. IBMR also offers undergraduate degree programs in Business and Hospitality Management. |
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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. |
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Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano (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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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INTI College Indonesia (INTI, Indonesia) Established in 2001, INTI College Indonesia offers Australian Twinning Degree programs in the areas of Business and Information Technology. |
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Centro Universitário Ritter dos Reis (Brazil) Founded in 1971, UniRitter is widely recognized for its law, architecture, and design programs and its tradition of providing quality higher education throughout the region. UniRitter serves undergraduate and graduate students through its two campuses in the Rio Grande do Sul region of Brazil; one in Porto Alegre, and one in Canoas. |
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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). |
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Pearl Academy (India) Pearl Academy 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The BTK Group (Germany) includes the BTK University of Applied Sciences in Berlin and Academies of Design in Berlin and Hamburg (BTK/HTK). BTK offers undergraduate degree programs focused on communication, design, illustration, communication management and photography. |
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Stamford International University (Thailand) Founded in 1995 in Hua Hin,Thailand, Stamford International University is a leading international university in Thailand serving students from over 40 countries. Stamford offers international English-based bachelor and master degree programs in its city campus in Bangkok and Thai bachelor and master degree programs at its beautiful lake-side campus near Palm Hills Golf Resort, Hua Hin. |
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University of Roehampton, London. Laureate Online Education, B.V. is the exclusive global education partner of the University of Roehampton, London delivering their 100% online graduate degree programs. Through the partnership with Laureate Online Education, B.V., the University of Roehampton, London is able to build on its ethos of widening access to education as a progressive academic institution, to offer their graduate degrees to working adults located around the world.
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CEDEPE Business School (CBS, Brazil). Founded in 1989, CEDEPE is focused on delivering business programs for the graduate and executive education markets in the Northeast of Brazil. CEDEPE was the first institution in the Northeast of Brazil to focus entirely on graduate business programs. |
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Higher Institute for Power and Water Technologies (HIWPT, Saudi Arabia). Founded in 2011, HIWPT is a public-private initiative launched by the government of Saudi Arabia to meet the increasing demand for Saudi nationals in the power and water industry. HIWPT is operated by Laureate through a joint venture with Obeikan Research and Development, one of the largest industrial groups in Saudi Arabia. |
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Universidad Europea de Canarias (UEC) was founded in 2012 and is located in La Oratava, Tenerife in the Canary Islands. UEC is the first private university in the Canary Islands and brings a new educational model to the islands, based on the development of professional skills and personal and social responsibility. |
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Universidad Europea Valencia (UEV) was founded in 2012 and is located in the city and province of Valencia. UEV offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to students and will become a valuable supporter of social progress in the region. |