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In this paper, we discuss the changes in the studying habits of higher education students brought about by the new modes of education. The research was conducted in Slovenia at the University of Maribor on a sample of 272 students. We investigated whether there had been changes in studying time, studying space, mode of studying and learning during lectures, social elements, and the advantages and barriers of distance learning. We found differences in certain studying habits related to the time and space of studying which are mainly associated with the prohibition of movement and socializing outside the household. We noticed a decline in motivation and its connection with lowering learning goals and students finding it harder to focus on learning. However, we also found that the new mode of studying brings greater flexibility for students, so some want to continue to study in this way.  \nKeywords: studying habits, higher education, online education, pandemic, COVID-19  \nIntroduction  \nThe spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all sectors of society and education in particular (Flores & Gago, 2020). Rahiem (2021) says that the transition to working and studying from home, which took place rapidly, caused numerous issues for the education sector, including higher education, with university students dealing with significant obstacles to their learning process. The outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in a digital revolution in the higher education system, with online lectures, teleconferencing, digital open books, online examination and interaction in virtual environments (Strielkowski, 2020, cited in Kapasia et al., 2020).  \nFor some students and teachers, this has meant enormous changes in the educational process. Not all of them are used to working online using various platforms and learning management systems, nor are they used to not seeing their peers face to face. Students are confronted with various challenges, some of which could become a real problem. Farooq, Rathore, and Mansoor (2020) identified difficulties such as lack of institutional support, lack of student engagement, difficulties with internet accessibility, issues with online assessments and broader  \n*  \nProfessor, Department of Personnel and Education, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Maribor, Slovenia.  \n±Assistant Professor, Department of Methodology, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Maribor, Slovenia.  \n°  \nSenior Lecturer, Department of Personnel and Education, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Maribor, Slovenia.  \nproblems with understanding online education dynamics. Kapasia et al. (2020) showed that students face stress, depression, anxiety, poor network connectivity and an unfavourable study environment. Learning at home can be made difficult by siblings and other distractions. Rahiem (2020), cited in Raheim (2021), on the other hand, found out that learning remotely at home allowed students the flexibility to control their own time, which provided them with additional time for self-care and family. Rahiem’s (2020) study also explained the technology barriersand challenges in using ICT. Students face device issues such as incompatible devices and sharing devices with other family members; internet connectivity issues such as unstable connection and limited or non-available internet access; the costs of internet access and new devices; and the skills needed for using new programs and apps.  \nAll these changes, challenges and problems influence the way students learn and their studying habits. In our research, we wanted to determine whether students had changed their studying habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, i.e., whether the pandemic has influenced the way students learn. 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