In 2012, Agriculture had the lowest enrolment figures, with just under 500 students, and the unique characteristic of an equal gender distribution. Both male and female students had approximately 200 enrolments each, indicating no noticeable gender preference or disparity in this field .

Female students played a substantial role in 2012 university enrolments. They predominantly filled disciplines with higher enrolments like Social Sciences, Health, and Humanities. For example, in Social Sciences, female students numbered around 4,000 out of a total of 7,000, and they exceeded male students in Health and Humanities by over 500 in each field. This indicates that female students were significant contributors to overall student numbers, particularly in the most popular subjects by total enrolment .

The 2012 enrolment data suggests Agriculture as the only field with a truly balanced gender representation, with about 200 students each of female and male out of a total of just under 500. Other fields exhibited significant gender imbalances, such as Engineering and Science and Math leaning heavily towards male enrolments, and Social Sciences, Health, and Humanities towards female enrolments .

The low enrolment in Agriculture courses in 2012, with just under 500 students, may be attributed to several factors such as perceived career opportunities, societal perceptions, and possibly lesser alignment with urbanization trends, which often emphasize technology and service sectors over traditional agriculture. Additionally, if Agriculture lacked promotional efforts compared to fields with more defined professional pathways like Health and Engineering, it may have been less attractive to students seeking higher education with clear career outcomes .

In 2012, female students outnumbered male students in Social Sciences, Health, and Humanities. For instance, in Social Sciences, females made up the majority with approximately 4,000 out of 7,000 total students. In Health and Humanities, female enrolments were over 1,500, which was significantly higher than male enrolments. On the other hand, male students dominated in Engineering, with 2,200 out of about 3,000 students, and in Science and Math, where they constituted nearly 1,500 out of a total of 2,000 students. Agriculture had the lowest total enrolments with around 500, and an equal distribution among genders at around 200 each .

The 2012 data on university subject enrolments reflect traditional gender roles in education. Fields like Engineering, Science, and Math, which are traditionally seen as male-dominated fields, had significantly higher male enrolments. Conversely, subjects such as Social Sciences, Health, and Humanities, which often align with existing gender norms towards female preferences, saw higher female enrolments. This distribution suggests entrenched societal norms influencing educational choices, perhaps reflecting cultural biases and stereotypes regarding gender capabilities and interests .

In 2012, Engineering saw predominantly male enrolment with 2,200 male students compared to just under 1,000 female students, indicating strong male dominance in this field. In Science and Math, while males also outnumbered females, the difference was less pronounced. Male students accounted for nearly 1,500 out of about 2,000 in total, while female enrolments were slightly below 1,000 .

The enrolment numbers from 2012 can highlight areas for educational policymakers to target for achieving gender equality. Policies could focus on encouraging female participation in male-dominated fields like Engineering and Science and Math, while also sustaining or growing male interest in traditionally female-dominated areas such as Health and Humanities. Addressing these disparities through interventions, scholarships, and awareness campaigns might help in balancing gender representation across different academic disciplines, promoting a more inclusive educational environment .

In 2012, Social Sciences was the most popular subject with a total enrolment of 7,000 students, significantly higher than any other subject. By comparison, Engineering had around 3,000 students, and both Health and Humanities attracted between 2,000 and 2,300 students. Science and Math had about 2,000 students, and Agriculture had the least with just under 500 .

Enrolment patterns in Health and Humanities were similar to Social Sciences only in terms of female dominance. However, Social Sciences had a dramatically higher total enrolment of 7,000, compared to around 2,000 to 2,300 for Health and Humanities. While females outnumbered males in all three fields, Social Sciences had more male students (about 3,000) compared to other fields, enhancing overall enrolment significantly. Therefore, while the gender trend was similar, the scale of enrolment was much higher in Social Sciences .