Modern educational institutions cannot function without information and communication technology (ICT), which has revolutionized how students learn, access information, and interact with educational materials. The purpose of this literature review is to examine how ICT affects university students' academic success and productivity. To comprehend how ICT has impacted students' academic performance, learning outcomes, and overall educational experience, a number of studies and research papers are analyzed. The review emphasizes the benefits of ICT integration, such as increased motivation, engagement, critical thinking abilities, individualized learning, collaborative learning, and efficient student-teacher communication. However, there are obstacles that prevent ICT from reaching its full potential in higher education, including issues like digital inequality and aversion to change. The article suggests that embracing innovative ICT-driven approaches can empower university students to excel in their academic pursuits in the digital age.

ICT, higher education, academic performance, productivity, e-learning, gamification, mobile learning, virtual reality, augmented reality, inclusivity.