New Zealand is a high-quality study abroad country and a favorite study destination for many international students. Among them, there are some New Zealand universities and majors that are very popular with international students.
1. Popular universities for undergraduate study in New Zealand
– The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is located in Auckland, New Zealand’s first city, and is an excellent comprehensive research university. The university is world-famous for its research in various basic disciplines. The most famous subjects of the university are computer science, civil engineering, architecture and planning, medicine, pharmacy, education, media, etc., and its business school has been accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
– Auckland University of Technology
Auckland University of Technology is one of the eight national comprehensive research universities in New Zealand. With a history of more than 100 years, it is the second largest university in New Zealand. The main disciplines offered by the university include: literature (including communication), science, law, engineering, medicine (including clinical, pre-clinical, public health and health sciences), business (including economics and management), education, art Science (including design), hotel and tourism management, sports and leisure sports science, creative technology interdisciplinary, etc.
– University of Otago
Founded in 1869, the University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university, the world’s top university and the only comprehensive university in New Zealand that offers consumer and applied sciences, dentistry, human nutrition, pharmacy, sports, physiotherapy and measurement.
– University of Waikato
The University of Waikato has more than 12,500 students from more than 70 countries around the world. Its School of Management is one of the elite management schools in the world.
– University of Canterbury, New Zealand
The University of Canterbury has seven colleges: art, business, engineering, law, music and fine arts, forestry, science, divided into 38 departments. The school has the earliest engineering college in New Zealand and the largest education college, enjoying a national and international reputation.
2. Popular majors for undergraduate study in New Zealand
– Computer major
Computer science is one of the most popular majors in New Zealand. At present, this major is a career direction with a relatively large shortage of local talents in New Zealand. In fact, not only New Zealand, but various of countries in the world that are developing computer technology are thirsty for professional IT talents. Going to study in New Zealand for a computer major is very helpful for future employment, and if you want to live in New Zealand in the future, a computer major can also help you to emigrate more conveniently.
– Anime Design
When it comes to animation, everyone may think of Japan. In fact, New Zealand’s animation design level is also very high. The animation design and film and television production teams here are not only large in number, but also in quality. “The Lord of the Rings”, “The Matrix” and other famous film and television productions that enjoy a high reputation in the world are all from New Zealand. Animation design technology in New Zealand is an emerging force.
Similar to the computer major, the animation design major is also a shortage of immigrants in New Zealand, and international students can achieve paid internships in the industry before graduation. In addition, many countries has a great demand for talents in this area, so after graduation, whether you stay in New Zealand or return to your country, there are good prospects for development.
– Architecture
Construction-related professionals are also in great demand in New Zealand. Because of the large market demand, employment is also very easy. Studying architecture in New Zealand can better integrate Eastern and Western architectural design concepts, and will have a good aesthetic improvement for future architectural design works. Under normal circumstances, the salary level of architectural design and related management personnel with a little experience is relatively high, and choosing this major is also very helpful for future development.
If you want to study in New Zealand, then you can give priority to these universities and majors. They are very popular with students and have a good reputation.
