The usability of university websites - A study on European University of Lefke

An institution's website is a gateway to its information, products and services. As such, it should be a reflection of the needs of the stakeholders it serves. The usability is an extremely important aspect of individual website to survival in digital environment for each institution. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of the information age on universities in the context website and explore the usability of EUL's (European University of Lefke) website in terms of student usage. Website analysis and measurement inventory (WAMMI) questionnaire, composed of 20 questions, is used for the analysis. The questionnaire was applied to 293 students, studying at different faculties of EUL. Non-parametric and regression techniques are used for analysing the data. The results reveal dissatisfaction about EUL's website. Copyright © 2012 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd