First, the direction of science and engineering in New Zealand
1, civil engineering
Civil engineering is the general name of science and technology for building various engineering facilities. Refers to the application of materials, equipment and technical activities such as survey, design, construction and maintenance; It also refers to the object of engineering construction, that is, all kinds of engineering facilities built on the ground or underground, on land or in water, which directly or indirectly serve human life, production, military affairs and scientific research, such as houses, roads, railways, transportation pipelines, tunnels, bridges, canals, dams, ports, power stations, airports, offshore platforms, water supply and drainage, protection projects, etc.
2. Logistics
New Zealand is a very developed country in agriculture and animal husbandry. In recent years, its trade with China has become more and more frequent. After China's entry into WTO, with China's further opening up in the markets of road freight, warehousing, shipping and shipping agency, relevant industries and enterprises in China will fully cooperate with foreign logistics enterprises. This means that modern logistics in China will enter a new period of rapid growth and all-round development. Experts predict that in the future 10 or even a longer period of time, China's logistics industry will approach or catch up with the logistics development level of developed countries. At present, there are more than 6 million senior logistics professionals in China, and logistics professionals have been listed as one of the national 12 shortage talents.
3. Environmental engineering
Environmental engineering is a science and technology that studies and engages in preventing and controlling environmental pollution and improving environmental quality. Environmental engineering is related to ecology in biology, environmental hygiene and environmental medicine in medicine, environmental physics and environmental chemistry. Because environmental engineering is in its infancy, the discipline field is still developing, but its core is the treatment of environmental pollution sources.
4. Geotechnical engineering
Geotechnical engineering is a new discipline formed by combining soil mechanics with basic engineering, engineering geology and rock mechanics and applying it to civil engineering practice from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. The development of geotechnical engineering will focus on the geotechnical problems in modern civil engineering construction, and will be integrated into the new achievements made by other disciplines. Geotechnical engineering involves the utilization, transformation or transformation of rock and soil in civil engineering construction, and its basic problems are stability, deformation and seepage of rock and soil. The author thinks that we should pay attention to the following 12 aspects, from which we can look forward to the development of geotechnical engineering in 2 1 century.
5. Bioengineering
At present, China's biotechnology enterprises with an annual output value of 100 million yuan are booming, and biotechnology is regarded as a breakthrough in economic development everywhere. Biological scientific research talents are one of the focuses of international talent competition in recent years. At present, there is a serious shortage of researchers and talents in the development of biotechnology products in China. Experts predict that with the development of gene technology, bioengineering and industrial upgrading, the gap of this kind of high-tech professionals will become larger and larger, and it is considered as the core of science and technology in 2 1 century.
Second, New Zealand University of Science and Technology
1, unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand
New Zealand National Institute of Technology offers a variety of courses, such as study certificate, professional study diploma, undergraduate degree and postgraduate degree. Students can choose appropriate courses according to their own level and ability. The school curriculum organization is reasonable, which makes students gradually shift from the most basic study certificate to advanced diploma and degree courses, and finally get the postgraduate diploma.
2. Nelson Institute of Technology in New Zealand
Nelson Institute of Technology is a public college and the largest higher education college at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. Founded in 1904, it is an institution of higher learning approved by the New Zealand government. Originally named Nelson Institute of Technology, it was renamed Nelson marlborough Institute of Technology on May 6, 2000. The college is located in downtown Nelson, only three minutes away from major local shopping centers and banks.
3. Victoria National Institute of Technology, New Zealand
Victoria National Institute of Technology graduates all over New Zealand and overseas, and the college teaches more than 65,438+038 full-time courses. Victoria's curriculum fully meets the needs of education and training, aiming at cultivating graduates who meet the requirements of future work. Victoria offers a wide range of diplomas, ranging from general certificates, advanced certificates, bachelor's degrees to graduate certificates. All the courses of Victoria National Institute of Technology are approved and recognized by the New Zealand Education Accreditation Agency.
Waikato Institute of Technology, New Zealand
Waikato Institute of Technology, founded in 19 12, is one of the major public higher education institutions in New Zealand. Located in the center of Hamilton in the middle of New Zealand's North Island. As one of the largest polytechnics in New Zealand, Waikato Polytechnic focuses on providing a positive learning environment and perfect services for international students.
5. East New Zealand Institute of Technology
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) is one of the fastest growing higher education institutions in New Zealand. Is a national school, founded in 1975. It is the main higher education institution in North Island, New Zealand, and is considered as an institution that can provide high-quality education.
Third, the advantages of studying in New Zealand
1, reading threshold is low.
You don't need language grades to study in New Zealand. Students can get the admission letter first, take English classes in New Zealand first, and then transfer to professional courses after reaching a certain level. At the same time, New Zealand has no requirements for academic qualifications and age, and anyone can apply for studying in New Zealand at any time. At present, the exchange rate of SGD against RMB is about 1:4.4, which is only 1.5 to 200,000 RMB a year compared with other Commonwealth countries. This is a great attraction of studying in New Zealand. For study abroad guarantee, if the applicant has no history of study abroad guarantee, he can use the "special account for study abroad guarantee", and the economic guarantor can be his spouse, parents or grandparents other than himself.
2. The quality of education is very high
Education in New Zealand follows the British education system and is based on cultivating students' thinking ability, learning ability and innovation ability. Students develop critical thinking ability and self-study ability while writing papers and creating works. In class, the professor also encourages students to ask questions. Some students can also argue with teachers in class and accept open teaching discussions with an equal attitude. In particular, compared with the passive mode of receiving education in China, the education in New Zealand advocates students' spontaneous research and exploration. The teacher's duty is to stimulate students' interest in learning, answer questions, arouse students' great enthusiasm for completing their studies, and encourage students to take the initiative to learn. It is really an educational model of "herding sheep and eating grass".