What are the popular major options for studying in New Zealand?

Before applying for studying in New Zealand, in addition to the choice of institutions, you should also choose a major that suits you. So what are the popular majors in New Zealand universities? Let's take a look at the choices of these popular majors studying in New Zealand.

First, the choice of study abroad major

1, agricultural major

New Zealand has a wide range of agricultural disciplines, such as agricultural technology, horticultural science, landscape design, wine cultivation and brewing, land and property management and so on.

Recommended institutions: Lincoln University, Waikato University, Massey University, etc.

2. Engineering major

There are many branches of engineering majors in New Zealand, among which electronic engineering, communication engineering, microelectronics technology and other engineering majors have always been short of immigrants in New Zealand.

Recommended institutions: Canterbury University, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland University, Waikato University, etc.

3. Architecture major

In New Zealand, architecture is one of the most popular majors, with great market demand and easy employment. Some experienced architects and construction managers can earn more than100000 New Zealand dollars or even more, but the requirements for admission are relatively high.

Recommended institutions: Auckland University, Canterbury University, Victoria University, Wellington Institute of Technology, etc.

4. Education major

Education, as a long-term shortage occupation in New Zealand, is also a key industry supported by the government. There are many excellent schools offering education majors, which ensure a high graduation rate and employment rate, and immigrants are fully guaranteed.

Recommended institutions: University of Auckland, Massey University, Unitec Institute of Technology, etc.

5. Accounting major

The accounting major is a New Zealand immigration major, and students can apply for immigration after registering as accountants. Moreover, graduates majoring in accounting have a wide range of employment, such as state-owned enterprises, foreign enterprises, accounting departments of private enterprises, financial institutions and so on.

Recommended institutions: Auckland University of Technology, Massey University, Waikato University, etc.

6. Nursing specialty

Nurses are in short supply in New Zealand and have long been on the list of industries in short supply of immigrants in New Zealand. New Zealand's population is aging seriously, and nursing has become one of the most valued occupations in New Zealand. It has always been regarded as a profession with great contribution and high return to human society, and people engaged in nursing profession are highly respected. Nurses in western countries need to use all kinds of high-tech medical equipment to cooperate with doctors to make comprehensive diagnosis and care for patients.

Recommended institutions: Massey University, Unitec, Ucol, Wintec and other technical institutions.

Second, the conditions for studying abroad

1, English requirements

Students who study university courses must reach the level of English. Because all courses are taught in English, students should have good English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in order to succeed in their studies. IELTS 6.0 is required for undergraduate English in New Zealand universities, such as business, liberal arts, engineering, architecture, natural science and other majors; Some majors require a slightly higher IELTS score, such as nursing (IELTS 6.5) and education (IELTS 7), while TOEFL English entrance score is generally at least 550.

2. Education

If domestic students want to enter the first year of New Zealand universities directly, they need to complete the freshman course of domestic regular universities or the sophomore course of domestic regular universities. Domestic senior two/senior three graduates want to enter the undergraduate course, they must first attend the preparatory course of the university (7- 18 months), complete the preparatory course, and meet certain conditions before entering the undergraduate course.

3. Capital requirements

Students who go to New Zealand for high school will be required to show enough funds to meet their travel expenses, tuition fees and living expenses during their study in New Zealand. Because the tuition fee of the school will be different, the amount of insurance will be different. Take a junior high school graduate who goes to New Zealand public high school to study 1 1 grade as an example. The guaranteed date is 400,000-450,000 RMB. Applicants need to provide bank proof of deposit. Every deposit in the certificate must be deposited in the bank six months before submitting the visa application materials. These deposits can be deposited in the bank in the name of the applicant, spouse, parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters.

Third, the advantages of studying in New Zealand

New Zealand has a world-class education system with the advantage of studying abroad and excellent teaching quality.

New Zealand's academic qualifications have been recognized by international educational academic institutions and society, which is convenient for New Zealand students to join Britain, Canada, Australia and other Commonwealth countries for further study.

The advantages of studying in New Zealand are low cost and high cost performance.

Among the top five countries in the English Department, New Zealand has the lowest cost of studying abroad. It costs about 13- 15 yuan RMB to attend a middle school in New Zealand and 18 yuan RMB to attend a university every year. For students studying for a doctorate in New Zealand, apart from getting a scholarship, even if they can't get a scholarship, the tuition fee is only a few thousand New Zealand dollars, which is very cheap, just like the fees of local students. The New Zealand government also allows international students to work 20 hours a week. International students can not only subsidize living expenses, but also get in touch with local culture and practice English.

Compared with the annual expenditure of 200,000-300,000 in mainstream English-speaking countries, students can get multiple gains in job opportunities and immigration qualifications after completing their studies, which is a choice with high cost performance and return rate.