Abstract
Transversal skills influence the adaptation mechanisms of university students, especially first-year students and students in other courses. The purpose of this article is to examine the relationship between transversal skills and key factors in student adaptation, including regular attendance at higher education institutions and problems in the academic and social spheres. In the process of analysing the scientific literature, the content was identified that influences the improvement of students’ transversal skills for comfortable adaptation at university. The study considers additional skills that are not classified as transversal but are necessary for students and contribute to their adaptation to the conditions of higher education institutions. The study uses a mixed approach, including quantitative data collection and qualitative methods based on a student survey. The results of this study may be helpful to higher education institutions and educational organisations, as it proposes ways to improve the quality of education and student success. Higher education institutions can accept more students with complex needs by expanding skill development beyond academic competencies and including preparation for the challenges of higher education.