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Laureate Education’s Subsidiary in Peru Announces Acquisition, Expanding Capacity in Metropolitan Lima With New Campus Location

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  • Laureate Education subsidiary Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) acquired Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de América Latina (UCAL) on November 5, 2026.
  • The purchase price was approximately $35 million, including campus real estate valued at roughly $25 million.
  • UCAL currently serves nearly 2,500 students but has capacity to accommodate approximately 5,000 students.
  • The acquisition supports UPC's expansion in Metropolitan Lima, where demand is high but existing campus space is limited.
  • UCAL will integrate into UPC following a completion of the integration process.
  • Laureate Education operates five higher education institutions in Mexico and Peru with over 500,000 students enrolled.
Company
Laureate Education, Inc.
Keywords
Nasdaq:LAUR, Laureate Education, Inc.