Sharjah is a coastal town in the United Arab Emirates. The city is very well known for its colleges and especially is western focused education programs and colleges.

General education programs generally have the goal of providing students with a solid grounding in life skills and global knowledge. Students who complete this program often look for entry-level work or continue their education in a specific subject.

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.

The Doctor of Education degree allows education professionals to further their knowledge in specialized areas of study. Graduates can be prepared for roles in academia, administration, or policymaking in either educational or civic institutions.