Identification of study habits and skills associated with the academic performance of Bachelor's degree Food Science and Technology students at the University of León (Spain)

The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence the academic success or failure of Food Science and Technology students at the University of León (Spain). A questionnaire of 68 questions was distributed among 185 students during the 2017 to 2018 academic year. Those students who were satisfied with passing exams, studied in the library, and/or faced personal problems showed low academic performance. In addition, some factors, such as studying Physics previously, attending class, and/or studying all the topics for the exams, were associated (P < 0.05) positively with the grade point average obtained. Academic performance of the students in the different years of study did not present significant differences (P ≥ 0.05). This study reinforces the need to introduce changes in the current University of León´s education program.