Established in 1990, American College of Dubai (On Probation) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Dubai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, American College of Dubai (On Probation) (ACD) is a very small coeducational Emirati higher education institution. American College of Dubai (On Probation) (ACD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 32 years old Emirati higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Emirati higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ACD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.