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Purpose: This study aimed to examine the level of functional health patterns among university students and to identify the differences in eHealth literacy and health education needs. Methods: A descriptive survey was conducted with 420 students. The instruments included the Functional Health Pattern Screening Tool (based on Gordon’s framework), an eHealth literacy scale, and a health education needs questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, and analysis of variance. Results: The mean score for functional health patterns was 3.02±0.38, and the mean eHealth literacy score was 3.84±0.59. Regarding health education needs, 'mental health' showed the highest demand. Functional health patterns were positively correlated with both eHealth literacy (r=.42, p<.01) and health education needs. Additionally, there were significant differences in both eHealth literacy and health education needs based on the functional health pattern scores. Conclusion: The study’s results confirm that health function - which encompasses readiness for health promotion, awareness, and health potential- is closely related to health information, that is, seeking abilities (eHealth literacy) and educational needs. The findings of this study can be utilized as the foundational data for developing health promotion education programs for university students. Furthermore, the Functional Health Pattern Assessment Screening Tool (FHPAST) was confirmed to be a useful theoretical framework for comprehensively assessing an individual's health status.