Abstract:
The comparison of the academic performance of students enrolled with statefunded scholarships in Veterinary Medicine, Agronomy, Animal Science, Plant Protection, Forestry and Public Gardens, Agricultural Biotechnologies, Agribusiness and Rural Development, Ecology and Environmental Protection, Horticulture and Viticulture specializations reveals notable differences based on high school graduation grades and gender distribution. Data analysis demonstrates that students enrolled in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine have higher high school graduation averages compared to those in the other mentioned specializations, indicating superior academic preparation. Additionally, there is a noticeable female predominance in the Veterinary Medicine program, in contrast to the majority of programs within the Faculty of Agricultural, Forestry, and Environmental Sciences. Gender performance studies show that, in general, women achieve higher grades than men in most study programs. Thus, data analysis suggests that initial academic performance and gender differences recorded among first-year students in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine are relevant factors for academic success, which is expected to be higher among students in all mentioned specializations.