Abstract:
The study aimed at evaluating the factors influencing students’ choice of course and college of 
study at National Institute of Transport. The study used realism approach because to identify social 
realities. A case study design and stratified sampling technique were used to obtain a sample of 
142 respondents. Data were collected by using interview and questionnaires. Quantitative data 
were analyzed using descriptive statistics with the help of statistical package for social science 
and qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. The findings reveal that, most of the 
respondents are satisfied with courses offered at the National Institute of Transport. However, 
extraordinarily sustainable strategies are needed at the Institute for existence. Furthermore, 
availability of hostels and good learning environment are the main factors which influence students’ 
satisfaction and choice of course at the Institute. For students’ satisfaction purpose, increase of 
hostels and improvement of environment are recommended by this study.