While the institution was started with an English-based international curriculum, parallel courses in Thai language were introduced along the way.

On 29 September 2008, STIU underwent a re-branding programme, including the logo, the symbol, official colours and motto.

[5] On 13 February 2019, it was announced that Laureate divested the entirety of its 100% shares to China YuHua Education Corporation Limited for approximately US$28 million.

[6] The Laureate English Programme (LEP)[7] co-developed by three leaders in the field of English Language teaching: Cambridge University Press, University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, and the Bell Education Trust, has been created to equip graduates with the requisite language skills.

[9] Prior to the launch of this city campus, Stamford used to hold classes for master's degree courses at a study center in central Bangkok on Sukhumvit Road.