What are the advantages of studying in New Zealand?

For most international students, choosing a major to study abroad, finding a job quickly and finally choosing to emigrate after studying abroad is an important criterion for New Zealand students. Judging from the major choices of New Zealand students studying abroad, in addition to the traditional business majors like accounting and finance that China students like to choose, some popular immigration majors have become the only choices for students.

It is reported that the New Zealand government provides one-year open work visas for international students who have graduated from universities. International students should make good use of this year's work visa and accumulate some work experience in New Zealand, which will benefit a lot whether they return to China for development or work in New Zealand in the future.

The shortage of majors will continue to change.

We should be cautious when choosing a major with shortage of immigrants, because the New Zealand Immigration Bureau will adjust the "absolute shortage" major according to the needs of the job market every year. This year is an "absolute shortage" of majors, and it may not be needed next year. Of course, if it is a long-term shortage of professional list, it will not change much.

For example, a few years ago, the profession of primary and secondary school teachers was still in short supply for immigrants in New Zealand. It coincided with the economic downturn in New Zealand. Many New Zealanders return to universities after losing their jobs and choose education as the re-employment direction. This has led to a large number of primary and secondary education graduates from 20 12 to 20 13, which has made the supply of primary and secondary school teachers exceed the demand in the past two years. So in 20 13, the immigration bureau removed primary and secondary school teachers from the list of industries in short supply of immigrants. But in the next decade, this situation may improve. A survey by the University of Waikato shows that in 20 19 years, a large number of primary school teachers will retire, resulting in a shortage of teachers. Therefore, it is best for students and parents to know more about the job market in New Zealand before choosing a major.

What are the characteristics of studying in New Zealand?

Where is the "low-key and connotative" major hidden?

In the QS World University Rankings from 2065,438+03 to 2065,438+04, all universities in New Zealand were in the top 500. At present, China students mainly choose popular majors such as business and IT when studying in New Zealand, while the number of China students who choose traditional majors such as agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry is very small. But in addition to these traditional advantages, there are many majors to choose from when studying in New Zealand.

Master of Business in Biological Sciences: University of Auckland

The University of Auckland has a very unique postgraduate course, such as the Master of Biological Sciences, which spans life science and business management.

At present, only Cambridge University, Caroline College in Sweden and Auckland University offer this interdisciplinary degree course. This course enables students to learn some theoretical knowledge related to finance, marketing and law in business environment while mastering biological science knowledge. After graduation, students can engage in food engineering, bio-genetic engineering, medicine, biological research and other related work. In QS20 13, the biological science and medical specialty of this university ranks in the top 50 in the world. Master of Energy (Master)

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Energy) is another interdisciplinary subject, which is divided into three departments: engineering department, science department and business school. The course focuses on the application of renewable energy, especially geothermal energy, and New Zealand is in a leading position in the world.

Master of Electronic Government, University of Victoria

Master of Electronic Government from Victoria University, 180 credits.

E-Government is a relatively rare course in other countries and institutions. This course mainly teaches the combination of information management and public policy/management.

Wine major: University of Auckland, Lincoln University

Take the wine specialty as an example. Because the output of New Zealand wine is not high, accounting for less than 65,438+0% of the total global wine production, its popularity in China is not too high. However, the average export price of New Zealand wine ranks among the top in the world at the unit price of 9 USD/liter. To sum up the characteristics of New Zealand wine in six words is "high price, low quantity and high quality". The rapid development of New Zealand wine industry has also driven the enthusiasm of learning wine specialty.

At present, there are two universities in New Zealand offering wine majors, one is Auckland University and the other is Lincoln University. However, the University of Auckland only offers this major at the postgraduate level. If students want to start their undergraduate studies, they can choose a bachelor's degree in grape cultivation and winemaking from Lincoln University (bachelor's degree

Grape cultivation and winemaking. Of course, polytechnics in New Zealand also offer wine courses below undergraduate level.

If China students are interested in wine major, and do well in chemistry, biology or other related subjects, there will be no big problem in applying. Students can find jobs in the whole industry chain of wine industry. After graduation, their possible fields of work include: winemaker, assistant winemaker, wine cellar manager, wine company manager, winery laboratory supervisor, research technician, food and beverage company manager, wine equipment sales manager and winery owner. New Zealand wines have been mainly exported to Britain, the United States and Japan, and only in recent years have they begun to pay attention to the China market. For wine graduates returning from New Zealand, there will be considerable employment demand prospects in China, a huge and growing wine market.

Film and television production major: Victoria University, Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington's specialties such as innovative technology, post-production of film and television, and computer special effects animation are also its strengths. This is mainly due to the industrial distribution in Wellington, which is also the creative capital of New Zealand. You may not know much about Vita Studio, the world's top computer animation studio, but you should be familiar with their works, such as The Lord of the Rings, Avatar and The Hobbit. Vita Studio is located in Wellington. The close cooperation between Victoria University of Wellington and Vita Studio gives students the opportunity to meet these world-class computer special effects animation professionals.

Top five majors

Easiest to immigrate to New Zealand.

Western Chef: You'd better find a job major.

Western food is one of the easiest jobs to find in New Zealand at present. As a country with developed tourism, the New Zealand government is attracting excellent chefs from all walks of life to New Zealand to serve tourists from all over the world.

Recommended institutions: Christchurch Institute of Technology, Auckland University of Technology, Nan 'an International Hotel Management College.

Hotel management: the most promising major.

With more and more tourists from China coming to New Zealand to travel and stay, many hotels and tourist attractions need China students with hotel management expertise to receive tourists from China.

Recommended institutions: New Zealand Pacific International Hotel Management College, Auckland University of Technology, North Shore International Hotel Management College.

Civil engineering: the strongest major

This major is a long-term shortage of New Zealand immigrants. The starting salary of graduates can usually reach 50,000 to 60,000 New Zealand dollars, and the salary of senior engineers can reach more than 65,438+10,000 New Zealand dollars.

Recommended institutions: University of Auckland, University of Canterbury

Nursing: the shortest major

Nursing specialty is in short supply in New Zealand and other countries. For New Zealanders with high welfare policies, free public health care brings about a shortage of jobs. In fact, there are many professional choices in choosing nursing major, including child care, elderly care, hospital emergency care, physical rehabilitation, mental health, primary health care and so on.

Recommended institutions: New Zealand National Institute of Technology, Massey University, University of Auckland.

Food science: the most concerned major

New Zealanders who are extremely concerned about food safety are highly concerned about food science. Developing innovative production, processing and business models of new foods is considered as the development direction of New Zealand's food industry.