Ranking of key majors in Zhejiang University

In 2023, the top five key majors of Zhejiang University Alumni Association are: agricultural resources and environment, plant protection, energy and environment systems engineering, software engineering and agricultural engineering.

1, agricultural resources and environment:

The major of agricultural resources and environment pays attention to agricultural sustainable development and environmental protection. Students will learn knowledge about soil, water, climate and ecosystem, and learn skills on how to optimize the utilization of agricultural resources, protect the environment and improve agricultural production efficiency. Graduates of this major can engage in agricultural resource management, environmental protection policy, agricultural sustainable development and other fields.

2, plant protection:

The major of plant protection is devoted to the prevention, control and management of plant diseases, pests and weeds. Students will learn knowledge and skills, such as plant growth, disease diagnosis, pest control and pesticide application. Graduates can engage in plant protection research, consultation and management in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, environmental protection and other fields.

3, energy and environment system engineering:

The major of energy and environmental systems engineering focuses on the sustainability of energy development and utilization, environmental impact assessment and green technology application. Students will learn knowledge and skills in energy system design, environmental protection technology and renewable energy. Graduates can engage in energy engineering, environmental engineering, sustainable development and policy analysis.

4, software engineering:

Software engineering majors cultivate students' skills in software development and project management. Students will learn the knowledge of computer programming, software design and software testing, as well as practical skills such as software engineering management and teamwork. Graduates can work as software engineers, project managers or system analysts in software development companies, information technology departments or self-employment fields.

5, agricultural engineering:

Agricultural engineering majors pay attention to the research and application of agricultural machinery, agricultural automation and farmland water conservancy projects. Students will learn the knowledge of agricultural machinery operation, agricultural machinery design and farmland irrigation and drainage technology. Graduates of this major can engage in agricultural machinery sales and maintenance, agricultural production management and irrigation and water conservancy planning.

Professional ranking plays a certain role in the following aspects

1. Academic reputation and popularity: The ranking usually reflects the reputation and popularity of this major in academia and industry. The top majors often have better teaching and research resources, attract more excellent students and teachers, and have more opportunities for research and cooperation.

2. Employment competitiveness: Top majors are usually more competitive in the graduate employment market. Employers may be more inclined to recruit graduates from top-ranked majors, because they generally believe that graduates from these majors have better professional knowledge and skills.

3. Market demand and salary level: The top majors are usually closely related to market demand. Some popular majors can often provide more employment opportunities and higher salary levels, because the skills and knowledge needed by graduates of these majors are more valuable in the current socio-economic environment.

4. Direction and trend of discipline development: Professional ranking can also reflect the direction and trend of discipline development. Some top-ranked majors may represent the frontier fields of current research and industry. For students, choosing these majors means getting in touch with the latest academic ideas and practical applications.