Perceived Employability and Student Satisfaction in Greek Higher Education: Evidence from University Students in Northern Greece
Christos Koutsikos, Efthymios Valkanos
University of Macedonia
Perceived employability has become increasingly relevant in higher education as students evaluate not only the quality of their academic experience but also the extent to which their studies prepare them for transition into the labour market. This study examines the relationship between perceived employability and student satisfaction among undergraduate students in Greek higher education. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed, using a structured questionnaire administered to 210 students in their fourth year of study or beyond at public universities in Northern Greece. Perceived employability and student satisfaction were assessed using established self-report scales. The participants reported moderate levels of perceived employability (M = 3.20, SD = 0.73) and relatively high levels of student satisfaction (M = 4.79, SD = 1.73). Perceived employability was positively and significantly associated with student satisfaction (r = .541, p < .001) and significantly predicted satisfaction, explaining 29.3% of its variance. No statistically significant differences in perceived employability or student satisfaction were identified according to gender or previous work experience and/or internship participation. The findings suggest that students’ perceptions of their future employment prospects are closely associated with their overall evaluation of the university experience, highlighting the relevance of employability-related development within higher education.
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