Skills for the academic success of university students in virtual modality

The differences between being a student in face-to-face mode and being a student in virtual mode are analyzed. To search for the sources, the PRISMA method was used, which guarantees rigor in the systematic review of the literature. The eleven main competencies that a university student must possess to be successful in the virtual modality are indicated, which are selfdiscipline, time management, digital skills, effective written communication, distance collaboration, self-assessment, adaptability, initiative, self-help capacity.-regular. emotional, critical thinking and academic autonomy. In conclusion, there are big differences between being a student in face-to-face mode and in virtual mode, the latter face challenges that are not so complex for a student in faceto-face mode. Students who opt for the virtual modality must possess at least the eleven main competencies to have a greater chance of academic success.