Laureate Education’s UPC acquires Peru’s UCAL for about $35 million
LAUR•Laureate Education’s Peruvian subsidiary UPC acquired all shares of UCAL on Nov. 5 for about $35 million, including campus real estate valued at about $25 million.
1. Acquisition expands Lima presence
UPC acquired all UCAL shares on Nov. 5, 2026, for approximately $35 million. The price includes campus real estate valued at approximately $25 million; the campus serves nearly 2,500 students and has capacity for approximately 5,000. The deal expands UPC’s presence in Metropolitan Lima, where strong demand meets limited options to expand its existing campus. UCAL will become part of UPC after an integration process.
