In Portugal, the choice of field of study in higher education is more decisive for graduates' employability than the university they attend. This is the main conclusion highlighted in the article, which analyses unemployment rates among different higher education courses.
Students graduated in fields such as Arts, Psychology, Natural Sciences and Humanities have a significantly higher probability of being unemployed when compared to graduates from other fields. These sectors face greater difficulties in the Portuguese labour market.
In contrast, students who choose Engineering courses show better employment prospects. This field emerges as one of the most favourable in terms of professional integration in the country.
The article warns young people about the importance of considering the field of study as a priority factor in their academic decisions, since this choice can have a direct impact on their future job opportunities.
