Research based typology of non-traditional university students studying for education degrees

The aim of this paper is therefore to present an NTS typology based on a finer categorization of nontraditional study paths. The paper will describe the individual NTS types (frequency, age, gender) and also show what characteristics (such as academic motivation, study engagement, perception of support by the university, studying approaches) differentiate them. The paper will thus indicate dealing with what issues should involve considerations of specific NTS types.