1. Which city is good for studying in New Zealand?
There are a large number of universities in Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin and other places, and the urban environment is quite cultural, providing students with the safest and most comfortable learning environment. For example, there are three universities in Auckland: University of Auckland, Massey University and Auckland University of Technology. Students can choose according to their own needs.
Auckland and Wellington are both big cities with developed economy, relatively dense population and more job opportunities. China students are willing to go to big cities abroad and get together in big cities. Small and medium-sized cities in New Zealand are quiet and friendly. As an international student, it is easier to integrate into local life and the cost of living is slightly lower. For working families, you can choose.
Of course, the choice of cities in New Zealand varies from person to person. First of all, we should comprehensively consider the factors of schools and majors. If the child is particularly interested in a major, choose the city where the top school in this major is located; Determine the grade of the school according to the children's grades and then choose a big city or a small city. If children have no special skills and interests and poor self-control, they can consider choosing small and medium-sized cities; Family conditions are limited, so you can choose small and medium-sized cities with low tuition or living expenses.
2. Recommended cities for studying in New Zealand
Auckland: Auckland is a megacity in New Zealand, located in the North Island, with a population of about 1 10,000. Auckland is a big city in New Zealand, the most populous city in New Zealand and the economic and cultural center of New Zealand. Auckland has two beautiful seaports and has always been famous as the capital of Qian Fan. It is said that the total number of sailboats in Auckland is the highest in the world.
Wellington: Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is located at the southern end of North Island. At present, the headquarters of major enterprises and major government departments with a population of about 427,000 are located in this city. There are many government employees and some employees in the headquarters of big companies. It is also a multicultural city. There are new and old immigrants from different countries, diplomatic envoys from different countries, and New Zealand natives who have worked, studied and lived overseas. They have a certain understanding of foreign immigrants and their cultures, which makes the customs and cultures of various countries harmoniously combine.
Kido City: Kido City (located in the South Island, with a population of about 350,000) is a typical British city, with flowers and birds all year round. It has always been famous as a garden city and is full of strong cultural atmosphere. There are many theaters, art galleries and symphony orchestras playing in the urban area, and the celebrations of romantic season and flower season are held regularly every year. About an hour's drive from B.W. Kidu, there are beautiful mountains, beaches, lakes, rivers and historical and cultural parks.
Hamilton: Hamilton, the fourth largest city in New Zealand, is a rapidly developing emerging city in recent years. It is the fourth largest city in China, the capital of Waikato Province, with a population of 1 10000. Waikato river flows through the city center, and Waikato University is located in the center of Hamilton, so Hamilton is similar to a university town except for animal husbandry.
3. Introduction of New Zealand Master's Degree Types
I. Teaching-oriented master's degree
This kind of master's degree is of course based on teaching. Students must complete homework and exams to get credit. Just doesn't mean that students only need to attend classes. The master's courses taught not only have lectures, but also require students to discuss and take exams. In fact, the purpose is to get credits, and finally students have to hand in small papers and the like to get a master's degree.
This kind of course is actually to expand students' knowledge and skills in some fields on the basis of high education, and also to make this major more selective. At present, such courses will have the following characteristics:
1, short time. The average student has to get 180 credits, which will be completed in almost one and a half years. If students also attend summer school during the summer vacation, then one year is enough.
2, the cost is saved. Because you don't need to study too much time, even the tuition and living expenses add up to not much, 200 thousand to 300 thousand.
3. Flexible application. Even if his undergraduate degree is not in this major, the school will accept students' applications.
4. The application is simple. Because it belongs to teaching type, it doesn't care about students' research ability. Of course, there is no need for materials such as research plans, and the application is simple.
Second, the research-oriented master.
Of course, such a course is a subject of studying moi. Students are guided by tutors, and then finish the research and submit papers. If the final paper passes the defense, they will get a degree.
If students want to do in-depth research in a certain field, or have plans to study for a doctorate in the future, choosing this type is of course a choice. However, this kind of master's degree is not something students can apply for. Students are generally required to have done research projects, published relevant papers or worked for many years during their undergraduate years.
Third, the difference between them.
1, time
Generally speaking, teaching courses only take one to two years, but research courses often take longer, and master courses take two to three years.
2. Teaching form
In the classroom, the teaching types will be combined with lectures, seminars and internships. Students usually complete papers or reports according to the requirements of teachers, and their grades are determined by marking papers and exams. Students can get a degree as long as they complete the credits. Research-oriented teaching content is research, and students' grades are also completed according to their own research reports.
4. Inventory of popular majors studying in New Zealand
1. Electronic information related major
This New Zealand study abroad major trains senior engineering talents who have basic knowledge of electronic technology and information systems and can engage in the research, design, manufacture, application and development of various electronic equipment and information systems.
Professional recommendation: electronic information engineering, communication engineering, information countermeasure technology, information engineering, information and computing science, etc.
2. Modern medicine related majors
Pharmaceutical industry is one of the 15 international industries classified according to international standards, and it is called "sunrise industry that will never decline". Including pharmaceutical industry and pharmaceutical business, in which pharmaceutical industry can be divided into chemical pharmaceutical industry, traditional Chinese medicine industry, biopharmaceutical industry and medical device industry according to raw materials.
Professional recommendation: pharmaceutical preparations, pharmaceutical engineering, biomedical engineering, Chinese medicine, etc.
3. Automobile related major
With the automobile gradually becoming a necessity in our life, the automobile major has also become a very popular major in society. Automobile professionals have become hot "hot items".
Compound talents in the automobile industry will become the focus of competition, such as automobile design talents who are proficient in foreign languages, marketing talents with automobile technical background, IT professionals with automobile sales background, automobile credit, insurance and other financial talents will continue to be popular.
In addition, the demand for related professionals such as thermal energy and power engineering and industrial design will continue to rise.
Professional recommendation: vehicle engineering, automobile service engineering, thermal energy and power engineering, industrial design, etc.
4. Major related to new materials
The application range of new materials is very wide and the development prospect is very broad. Its research and development level and industrialization scale have become an important symbol to measure a country's economic development, scientific and technological progress and national defense strength.
Since the Tenth Five-Year Plan, the orientation of the national industrial policy has obviously tilted to the high-tech industry represented by the new material industry, which will undoubtedly play an important role in promoting the development of the new material industry.
Professional recommendations: polymer materials and engineering, composite materials and engineering, renewable resources science and technology, rare earth engineering, etc.
5. Major in Environment and Energy.
The development and utilization of renewable energy has become an important part of the sustainable energy development strategy in the world. The government's policy support, social recognition and abundant renewable resources in China make the development prospect of new energy industry in China very broad.
Professional recommendation: environmental science, environmental engineering, energy and environmental system engineering, resources, environment and science, etc.