Multivariate Analysis of Influential Factors in the Perceptions of Educational Quality: A Focus on University Students in Multicultural Contexts Olmos Gómez, María Del Carmen Portillo-Sánchez, Raquel Castán-Garcia, María University students Overall Satisfaction Educational Resources This study investigates the determining factors influencing the perception of various educational dimensions among university students in multicultural contexts, specifically in disadvantaged areas (ERACIS) of Andalusia and European cities in the northern of Morocco (Ceuta and Melilla). Linear regression analysis was employed to assess the influence of variables, such as overall satisfaction, gender, participation in volunteer activities, religion, and employment on dimensions including “Study plan, management and organization,” “Material resources,” and “General satisfaction” using a sample of 1,302 students, all hailing from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds due to their multicultural origins. Results revealed that overall satisfaction emerged as the most influential factor across all studied educational dimensions. Additionally, it was identified that certain extracurricular activities, such as volunteering, may have both positive and negative effects on the perception of educational resources and study plans. The conclusions underscore the complexity of factors influencing the educational experience of university students and suggest implications for enhancing the quality and effectiveness of educational programs. 2026-01-07T10:59:50Z 2026-01-07T10:59:50Z 2025 journal article Olmos Gómez, M.D., Portillo Sánchez, R., & Castán García, M. (2024). Multivariate Analysis of Influential Factors in the Perceptions of Educational Quality: A Focus on University Students in Multicultural Contexts. The International Journal of Learner Diversity and Identities. Volume 32, Issue 1, 2025. pp. 79-94. https://doi.org/10.18848/2327-0128/CGP/v32i01/79-94 2327-0128 2327-2627 https://hdl.handle.net/10481/109240 10.18848/2327-0128/CGP/v32i01/79-94 eng http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ open access Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internacional Common Ground Research Networks