Some people think that the government should decide the subject for students to study in university. Others believe that students should be allowed to apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

University subject choice affects not only individual careers but also a country's supply of doctors, teachers, engineers, researchers, and cultural workers. Although governments have a legitimate interest in guiding higher education toward national needs, I believe students should generally be allowed to choose their preferred subjects within a well-informed and strategically funded system.