Group 1 - The Ministry of Education has approved the establishment of new Sino-foreign cooperative education institutions at two universities in Shaanxi Province, namely Xi'an University of Arts and Science and Xi'an Aeronautical University [1][3][5] - Xi'an University of Arts and Science will establish the Palmerston North Institute, marking it as the first Sino-foreign cooperative education institution approved for the university and the first in Shaanxi Province to collaborate with New Zealand [3][4] - The Palmerston North Institute will offer two undergraduate programs: Data Science and Big Data Technology, and Software Engineering, with an annual enrollment of 200 students starting in 2026 [4] Group 2 - Xi'an Aeronautical University will establish the Waikato Institute in collaboration with Waikato Institute of Technology, focusing on engineering disciplines [5][7] - The Waikato Institute will offer three undergraduate programs: Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Automation, Automation, and Information and Computing Science, with a total enrollment capacity of 1,200 students [7] - Both institutions will adopt a "4+0" dual degree model, allowing students to earn degrees from both Chinese and New Zealand institutions upon graduation [4][7]

Core Insights - Engineering majors dominate the list of popular fields for college admissions in 2025, with Electrical Engineering and Automation taking the top spot [1][3][4] - The popularity of engineering disciplines has significantly increased over the past decade, reflecting a shift in student preferences and job market demands [5][7] Summary by Categories Popular Majors - The top ten most searched majors in 2025 are all engineering-related, with Electrical Engineering and Automation leading the list [3][4] - Other highly sought-after engineering majors include Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Automation, Computer Science and Technology, and Artificial Intelligence [4][6] Changes Over the Decade - In 2015, popular majors included fields like Literature, Law, and Economics, while engineering disciplines were not represented in the top ten [5][6] - By 2020, engineering majors began to dominate, with Artificial Intelligence and Robotics gaining attention, although some non-engineering fields like E-commerce remained popular [5][6] Employment Trends - Factors influencing major selection include job prospects and personal interests, with engineering fields consistently showing high employment satisfaction and demand over the past decade [7][8] - The list of "green card" majors, indicating high employment satisfaction, has shifted to predominantly engineering fields, with Electrical Engineering and Automation emerging as a key player [7][8]

Core Insights - Engineering majors dominate the list of popular fields for college admissions in 2025, with Electrical Engineering and Automation taking the top spot [1][2] - The trend of engineering majors being favored has significantly increased over the past decade, reflecting changes in job market demands and societal interests [4][6] Group 1: Popular Majors - The top ten most searched majors in 2025 are all engineering-related, with Electrical Engineering and Automation leading the list [2][3] - Other highly sought-after engineering majors include Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Automation, Computer Science and Technology, and Artificial Intelligence [3][4] Group 2: Historical Changes - In 2015, popular majors included fields like Literature, Law, and Economics, while engineering disciplines were not represented in the top ten [4][5] - By 2020, engineering majors began to dominate, with fields such as Artificial Intelligence and Robotics gaining popularity [5][6] Group 3: Employment Trends - The choice of majors is influenced by employment prospects and personal interests, with engineering fields consistently showing high demand and job satisfaction over the past decade [6][7] - The "green card" majors, which indicate high employment satisfaction and demand, are predominantly engineering disciplines, although specific areas have shifted slightly [6][7]