Selection of University Study Programs in Albania and its Implications in Academic Performance and the Labor Market

Abstract

High school graduates frequently struggle making decisions when it comes time to select their study programs and universities, especially because there are so many options and that these choices are frequently influenced by the market. One of a student’s most crucial choices is the program they enroll in because it will shape who they become in the years to come. Choosing entails picking one course of action while rejecting others. As this decision is made at a young age and is influenced by a number of variables, it is even more challenging. The examination of the variables influencing a student’s preference for a course of study at a university and their effects on the student’s performance are the main objectives of this study.

Data collection and analysis were done using primary and secondary sources. Three different approaches—a survey, a focus group, and structured interviews—were used to gather primary materials. Text analysis was used to provide secondary sources. Based on the results, the study concludes that selecting a study program is a very important procedure that affects how an individual will develop in terms of their career, employment, and professionalization.