Psychologist
أخصائي نفسي
Studies how people think, feel and behave, and helps them through assessment, therapy and wellbeing programmes.
Career overview
What they do
Psychology graduates work in clinical settings, schools, HR and organisations, research and wellbeing. Practising as a clinical psychologist usually needs postgraduate training and a licence.
Typical responsibilities
- Assess mental health and behaviour
- Provide counselling or therapy (with licensure)
- Design wellbeing and support programmes
- Conduct research and surveys
- Advise schools and organisations
Skills you'll need
How much it relies on
Work style
Advantages
- Rising awareness of mental health
- Flexible paths: clinical, school, organisational
- Deeply human work
Disadvantages
- Clinical practice needs postgraduate study
- Emotionally heavy cases
- Bachelor's-only roles can be limited
Growth & future opportunities
Editorial view: growing as schools, employers and health providers invest in mental-health services.
Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.
Study in the UAE
Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.
Average tuition
AED 73,100 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–162,203, 34 programmes).
Master's: around AED 2,925 per credit hour (2 programmes).
From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.
- Abu Dhabi UniversityBachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
- Abu Dhabi UniversityBachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Ajman UniversityBachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Al Ain UniversityBachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology
- American University in DubaiBachelor of Arts in Psychology
- American University of Ras Al KhaimahBachelor of Science in PsychologyRas Al Khaimah4 yearstypicalNot published
- American University of SharjahBachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Amity University DubaiBachelor of Science in Psychology
Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.
Scholarships for this path
See all scholarshipsAbu Dhabi Scholarships – Master's
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government
Full-ride master's scholarship in psychology and social work.
ADEK Khotwa Scholarship Programme
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government
A fully sponsored alternative pathway to a degree abroad via a community college or foundation year.
AURAK merit scholarships and financial aid
American University of Ras Al Khaimah · University
Merit scholarships for full-time students of all nationalities, plus financial aid.
AUS PhD graduate assistantships
American University of Sharjah · University
Full or partial assistantships with a tuition waiver and monthly stipend.
UAE job market
Openings collected from connected job sources.
Openings by emirate
Salary range from postings
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Employers hiring
- Dubai Government entity · 2
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Job data last updated 25 Oct 2026, 11:01 AM
Skills employers ask for
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Specialist skills
Personal skills
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