The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Much of the work force in the UAE are foreign expatriates - hence the country's population makeup being so diverse, with Emirati citizens being a minority in their own country.

After completing their high school education, students have the ability to earn an undergraduate certificate. This academic program typically offers courses that focus on a specific concentration so that students can increase their knowledge and skills in a particular area.