Achievements and Problems of Modernization of Higher Education in Ukraine

Abstract

The article considers the state of implementation of the provisions of the Law of Ukraine «On Higher Education», focused on the modernization of domestic education, assesses the European integration orientation of the implemented measures and tools used. The presented material is based on the results of applied research «Study of modernization of the structure and content of higher education in the context of the implementation of the Law of Ukraine On Higher Education», which is performed at SSI «Institute of Education Content Modernization» during 2016-2021. In the course of the work all components of the higher education system were comprehensively studied: quantitative and qualitative indicators of the network of educational institutions and contingents of participants in the educational process, the structure of higher education and modernization of the methodology of education content (introduction of modern level and degrees; list of specialties, introduction of new standards and education programs). The level of updating the National Qualifications Framework and bringing it in line with the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area has been assessed.
 The process of solving a key educational problem - the creation of a transparent and effective system of quality assurance in higher education, including the National Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education is studied. It is established that the NAQA, as a new governing body in the field of higher education, plays a significant role in creating a quality system, ensuring its effectiveness, promotes the development of the market of quality educational services, the introduction of a mechanism of healthy competition in higher education.