Empowering engineering students: The impact of information literacy on academic success in Pakistan

This study explores the role of information literacy (IL) in enhancing academic success among engineering students, with a focus on academic motivation (AM), academic integration (AI), and academic performance (AP). A quantitative, cross-sectional survey was conducted with 554 engineering students enrolled in institutions recognized by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The results revealed that students reported high levels of IL, AM, AI, and AP. Moreover, IL was found to be a significant positive predictor of AM, AI, and AP. These findings offer meaningful implications for engineering educators, institutional policymakers, PEC, and HEC by underscoring the importance of IL in shaping key academic outcomes. The study advocates for the integration of tailored credited IL programs into engineering curricula to foster student motivation, engagement, and performance. Overall, the research highlights the critical role of IL in advancing educational quality and student success in engineering education.