Perceived university support and entrepreneurial intentions: Do different students benefit differently?

The question of how universities can most effectively contribute to student entrepreneurship remains important. Integrating theory planned behavior and person-environment fit theory, we investigated perceived university support relates students’ attitudes toward entrepreneurship, subjective norms, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, which in turn impact intentions. Moreover, moderating effects were the need for autonomy. Data collected among 395 Chinese students. Results showed that related indirectly intentions through norms self-efficacy. Though significantly did not predict As expected, higher autonomy, stronger positive on Taking needs differences into account, this study provides valuable new insights evaluate effectiveness current practices policies. • Perceived fosters attitudes, Subjective self-efficacy relate Need autonomy amplifies effect three TPB motives.