{"id":8594,"date":"2025-04-12T02:21:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T19:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/?p=8594"},"modified":"2025-12-04T14:46:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T07:46:20","slug":"what-truly-matters-when-choosing-a-university-major-things-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/what-truly-matters-when-choosing-a-university-major-things-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"What Truly Matters When Choosing a University Major? Things You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Choosing a university major is a crucial decision that can impact both your career and life. But how do you make the right choice among thousands of available programs? This article will help you understand the key factors to consider when deciding on your university major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full \u0110i\u1ec1u g\u00ec th\u1ef1c s\u1ef1 quan tr\u1ecdng khi ch\u1ecdn ng\u00e0nh \u0111\u1ea1i h\u1ecdc? Nh\u1eefng \u0111i\u1ec1u b\u1ea1n c\u1ea7n bi\u1ebft\" id=\"\u0110i\u1ec1u-g\u00ec-th\u1ef1c-s\u1ef1-quan-tr\u1ecdng-khi-ch\u1ecdn-ng\u00e0nh-\u0111\u1ea1i-h\u1ecdc?-Nh\u1eefng-\u0111i\u1ec1u-b\u1ea1n-c\u1ea7n-bi\u1ebft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6000\" height=\"3375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2025\/04\/en-CHOOSE-UNIVERSITY-MAJOR.png\" alt=\"\u0110i\u1ec1u g\u00ec th\u1ef1c s\u1ef1 quan tr\u1ecdng khi ch\u1ecdn ng\u00e0nh \u0111\u1ea1i h\u1ecdc? Nh\u1eefng \u0111i\u1ec1u b\u1ea1n c\u1ea7n bi\u1ebft\" class=\"wp-image-8595\" title=\"\u0110i\u1ec1u g\u00ec th\u1ef1c s\u1ef1 quan tr\u1ecdng khi ch\u1ecdn ng\u00e0nh \u0111\u1ea1i h\u1ecdc? Nh\u1eefng \u0111i\u1ec1u b\u1ea1n c\u1ea7n bi\u1ebft\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >N\u1ed9i dung b&agrave;i vi\u1ebft<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/what-truly-matters-when-choosing-a-university-major-things-you-need-to-know\/#1_Understand_Your_Passion_and_Interests_Before_Choosing_a_Major\" title=\"1. Understand Your Passion and Interests Before Choosing a Major\">1. Understand Your Passion and Interests Before Choosing a Major<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/what-truly-matters-when-choosing-a-university-major-things-you-need-to-know\/#2_Consider_Whether_Your_Abilities_Match_Your_Chosen_Field\" title=\"2. Consider Whether Your Abilities Match Your Chosen Field\">2. Consider Whether Your Abilities Match Your Chosen Field<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/what-truly-matters-when-choosing-a-university-major-things-you-need-to-know\/#3_Consider_Future_Career_Prospects\" title=\"3. Consider Future Career Prospects\">3. Consider Future Career Prospects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/what-truly-matters-when-choosing-a-university-major-things-you-need-to-know\/#4_Recommended_Universities_for_Different_Fields\" title=\"4. Recommended Universities for Different Fields\">4. Recommended Universities for Different Fields<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/what-truly-matters-when-choosing-a-university-major-things-you-need-to-know\/#5_Conclusion\" title=\"5. Conclusion\">5. Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Understand_Your_Passion_and_Interests_Before_Choosing_a_Major\"><\/span><strong>1. Understand Your Passion and Interests Before Choosing a Major<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before selecting a university major, understanding your passions and interests is extremely important. When you choose a field of study based on passion, learning becomes not a burden but an exciting journey of discovery. You&#8217;ll actively seek knowledge, be ready to face challenges, and always feel excited about new concepts. Therefore, passion and interests not only motivate your studies but also shape your future career. Take time to reflect on the subjects you find most interesting and the types of work you envision yourself doing in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Consider_Whether_Your_Abilities_Match_Your_Chosen_Field\"><\/span><strong>2. Consider Whether Your Abilities Match Your Chosen Field<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Passion and interests can be an excellent starting point, but if you rely solely on passion while overlooking an objective assessment of your abilities, you may face significant difficulties in your studies and subsequent career development. Each person has different skills and capabilities, so objectively evaluate the subjects you excel at and areas where you have limitations to make the most suitable choice for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Consider_Future_Career_Prospects\"><\/span><strong>3. Consider Future Career Prospects<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Labor market trends<\/strong>: Research the workforce demands and average salaries in the field you&#8217;re considering. Some fields may be popular now but could become saturated in the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technological development<\/strong>: In today&#8217;s Industry 4.0 era, many professions are being replaced by technology. Therefore, choose fields of study that can adapt to these changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global competitiveness<\/strong>: In a globalized economy, you&#8217;ll compete not only with domestic talent but also with the international workforce. Does your chosen field give you a competitive advantage? Do you want to study in an international environment to enhance your competitiveness?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Recommended_Universities_for_Different_Fields\"><\/span><strong>4. Recommended Universities for Different Fields<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a suitable university is the next step after deciding on your field of study. Criteria to consider include teaching quality, facilities, and the institution&#8217;s training programs. Here are some suggestions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Economics and Business Fields:<\/strong> Foreign Trade University (FTU), National Economics University (NEU), University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medical and Pharmaceutical Fields:<\/strong> Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hanoi Medical University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engineering Fields:<\/strong> Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Communication and Marketing Fields:<\/strong> University of Economics and Finance Ho Chi Minh City (UEF), Hoa Sen &#8211; De Montfort (DMU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>5. Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a suitable field of study is an important decision requiring balance between personal passion, actual capabilities, and labor market prospects. 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