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.

It is known as the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is in Western Asia. The education here is centralized with K-12 education being supervised by the ministry of education whereas the higher education is overseen by the ministry of Science and Technology.According to SCImago, Iran could rank fourth in the world in terms of research output by 2018.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.