Bachelor’s Degree Student Satisfaction in Ostrava Universities

This research explores students’ satisfaction among bachelor's degree students in universities in Ostrava, the Czech Republic with special reference to the fields of study, extra curriculum activities, and satisfaction levels. A conveniently generated sample of 381 students from two public universities was used in the study, and a quantitative research approach was adopted. This study provides evidence that indicates the correlation of the satisfaction levels of students from different fields of study and the generally higher satisfaction levels of Business & Management students than those in Sciences, Engineering, and Arts & Humanities. The findings were quite counter-intuitive; while increased participation in extracurricular activities was associated with reduced overall satisfaction. These research results indicate the importance of the development of discipline-specific approaches to maximize student satisfaction as well as reconsidering the quality and significance of extracurricular activities offered. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on student satisfaction in higher education, particularly within the Central European context. This applies valuable practical information for the university administrators and policymakers, stressing the need for differentiation regarding support programs, maintaining academic and non-academic experiences, and ongoing evaluations of students’ needs. Implications for future research are also outlined specifically regarding longitudinal studies and cross-sectional studies that compare students across different countries to deepen the understanding of the nature of student satisfaction in higher education.