FEATURES OF DEVELOPING AN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PROGRAM FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

The article examines features of developing international cooperation programs in higher education institutions under current geopolitical conditions. The research aims to systematize typical steps for developing university international contacts based on analysis of regulatory documents and best practices. Methods of scientific literature analysis, formal logic, and systematic approach were applied. Two main areas of cooperation are identified: educational activities and academic science. The author proposes an algorithm for developing international cooperation projects, including analysis of potential partners, assessment of own capabilities, conducting promotional campaigns, and documentation. Key factors of university competitiveness and indicators of international activity effectiveness are determined. The results can be applied in forming university internationalization strategies. The article concludes that the author’s algorithm for creating an international cooperation project is a universal tool that ensures consistency and consistency in the organization of interaction with foreign partners. The algorithm has sufficient flexibility to adapt to the specifics of a particular university and the focus of the programs being developed, which confirms its practical value for the development of international activities of educational institutions of higher education.