GenAI in Higher Education: A Literature Review in the ChatGPT Era

International Scientific Multidisciplinary Conference: AI for a Smarter Tomorrow

Nikolina Milošević - Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia. ORCID

Jelena Spajić - Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia. ORCID

Bojana Milić - Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia. ORCID

Danijela Lalic ORCID

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10.31410/AI.SMART.2025.109

Abstract:

This paper offers a systematic literature review of current studies on GenAI in higher education, specifically emphasizing the ChatGPT era. The research synthesizes findings from a global context, showcasing the opportunities, challenges, and pathways for the responsible implementation of these technologies. The paper presents a comprehensive overview of global research on GenAI in higher education published between 2022 and 2025, collected from the Scopus database using specific keyword combinations. Through the systematic literature review, out of 312 identified papers, 54 highly significant studies were analyzed in detail. Therefore, this review offers a comprehensive perspective that is especially useful for universities operating within transitional educational systems.

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International Scientific Multidisciplinary Conference: AI for a Smarter Tomorrow - AI-SMART , September 25-26, 2025

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Milošević, N., Spajić, J., Milić, B., & Lalic, D. (2025). GenAI in Higher Education: A Literature Review in the ChatGPT Era. (pp. 109-117). https://doi.org/10.31410/AI.SMART.2025.109

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