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.

Academic institutions around the world award advanced diplomas to students who complete specific course requirements. The time it takes to earn an advanced diploma varies depending on the university and the particular course of study.