Exploring the Impact of University Type and Facilities on Students’ Academic Achievement

Abstract

Introduction: The study aimed to explore the relationship between university type (public and private) and students' academic achievement, as well as the association between university facilities and academic performance. Previous literature suggested potential differences in academic achievement based on university type and highlighted the significance of university facilities in influencing student outcomes. Methodology: The study examined research objectives using correlation and cross- sectional methods. All Karachi university students—152 (62 males and 90 female), 72 from public and 80 from private—were sampled. The data was analysed using descriptive and correlational statistics to determine how institution kinds affect academic success and how facilities affect student performance. Results/Findings: Different types of universities significantly affected academic accomplishment, revealing differences in student performance between public and private institutions. University amenities, including labs, audiovisual aids, first aid, and transportation, correlate with student achievement. Other facilities, including comfortable seats, writing boards, classroom ventilation, e-libraries, social events, and sports grounds, do not affect student performance. Future Direction: Future research and longitudinal investigations may be utilized to evaluate the enduring impacts of university infrastructure on students' achievements, thereby facilitating the formulation of focused strategies to bolster scholastic triumph.