Abstract
This chapter reviews student perspectives on PBL and the uses of this model in higher education. The chapter begins with various definitions of PBL and how this model has evolved over the years. The benefits of PBL in various domains and how this model has shown to increase communication among students and academic performance will be shown. The chapter then continues with research on studies based on student perceptions of PBL within the various disciplines of study. Academic performance in higher education through the use of PBL is also discussed. Finally, the chapter concludes with an overview of professional skills that students learn using the PBL model, and an increase in academic performance will also be reviewed.