The institutions that are part of the Laureate International Universities network are leading institutions of quality, innovative higher education. Laureate network institutions offer the widest range of high-quality programs in many  fields of study. In addition to leading programs in these fields of study, several institutions in the Laureate network are recognized as leading international providers of quality higher education in fields of study such as education, health sciences, hospitality management, art, architecture and design, and culinary arts. These institutions collaborate to leverage their best-practice academic programs throughout the network so they are available to students worldwide.  Laureate has named these best-practice academic programs Centers of Excellence and makes them available to students attending any LIU institution.  

The hallmarks of Laureate Centers of Excellence are academic expertise, a track record of research and innovation, and groundbreaking thought leadership in each field of study. Laureate Centers of Excellence make outstanding faculty, curriculum, and teaching practices available to students across the entire Laureate International Universities network.

Laureate Centers of Excellence provide students with best-practice curriculum, a global industry perspective, and the opportunity to choose study locations and specializations--further expanding graduate employability in these growing fields.