<![CDATA[This study aims to systematically analyze guidance and counseling (BK) programs in higher education institutions and their implications for service development. This topic was chosen given the importance of BK in supporting students' mental health, career readiness, and academic performance in an era of rapid social and technological change. The method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) following the PRISMA-SCR framework, processing 1,971 articles from the Scopus database from 2020 to 2025, which were filtered down to 8 primary studies for in-depth analysis. The review findings revealed that the stepped care model and online career counseling based on life design are practical approaches to improving the accessibility and quality of BK services. Mindfulness interventions, emotional intelligence training, and the development of blended counseling services have also been proven to support students' mental health and career readiness. However, there are research gaps regarding comparative studies, the influence of cultural context, and the long-term impact of BK programs, particularly in Indonesia. The counseling education and training curriculum needs to be strengthened with a focus on metacognitive and procedural dimensions. These findings emphasize the importance of developing adaptive and evidence-based counseling services to meet students' needs holistically and sustainably, while also opening opportunities for further research to enhance the effectiveness of counseling programs in higher education, particularly in local and global contexts]]>
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