AVATAR - A Digital Tool for Reducing Dropout Rates at a Higher Education Institution

Student dropout is a common problem in higher education, though its rate varies across different fields of study. Reducing early school leaving and dropout rates to below 10% has been one of the European Union's strategic educational goals since 2015. There is a growing awareness of this issue both in Europe and in Hungary. This study aims to introduce the initial steps of a system (A V AT AR) designed to support student success and reduce dropout rates. This system competes with 21st-century IT developments and aligns with the generational characteristics of the target audience. The study addresses the social context of dropout analysis, outlines the problem, and then presents the operational principles of the IT system developed at the University of Dunaújváros.