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KT UniExpo: UAE educators say psychology, AI among most popular courses

According to experts, courses in artificial intelligence, robotics and psychology are among the most popular in students over the last few years. Many stated that since the pandemic, there has been a huge focus on mental health, bringing psychology back into the spotlight. 'A lot of the students that came to us were looking for computer engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, robotics and psychology,' said a spokesperson from Symbiosis International University. 'The business programmes are also very popular. Most of the students are now looking for psychology as a field.' Razeena Hisham, assistant manager of student recruitment at London South Bank University agreed that robotics and AI had seen a lot of interest. 'A lot of students realise that the future is going to be driven by AI and that is a field they want to get into,' she said. 'They are looking at data analytics, cybersecurity and fintech courses. Newer offerings like digital forensics has also become very popular in recent times.' She was speaking on the sidelines of the KT UniExpo which began in Dubai on Wednesday, April 16. The two-day event will offer thousands of students the option to register for courses, learn more about universities and explore career options. Taking place on April 16 and April 17 at The H Dubai between 8am and 6pm, the event offers free entry for students and parents. It brings together over 35 universities that offer a wide variety of courses ranging from medicine and engineering to aviation and fashion design. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Surge of psychology According to many experts at the event, psychology has seen a huge spike in interest. Bhakti Reen, recruitment manager at De Montfort University explained. 'Ever since the Covid pandemic, there has been an increased focus on psychology,' she said. 'Earlier it was just psychology as a whole but now it is being branched out into several different categories.' The university offers psychology, psychology with criminology and psychology with health and wellbeing in society — all three leading to three very different pathways and career options. At London South Bank University, psychology was offered along with HR to help students find jobs in corporates. 'It is a combination of goals and helps students get into counseling psychology rather than clinical psychology,' said Razeena. 'This opens a wide range of opportunities for them.' Prepared students Another exhibitor, Kean University was recruiting students for their US-based campus and are hoping to partner with some UAE-based institutes. 'Most of the students that we met are very well prepared,' said La Toro Yates, Vice President for Enrollment Services. 'They have done their research and know what they want. They also have a lot of financial literacy and talk about the costs and scholarships offered. They are very smart and very well-prepared for the future.' He added that there was a lot of interest in their campus in both US and China from the students that attended the event.