This article analyzes the processes of modernization of the national education system in the context of contemporary European integration of Ukraine. Based on the analysis of legal documents and thematic literature identified strategic objectives: comprehensive development of education, strengthening its impact on economic growth and living standards, promote the accelerated development of STP, and, above all, fundamental science, provide social functions of the state through the optimization of social programs. Proved that higher education is recognized as the foundation of human development and social progress, and guarantees individual and social development that creates intellectual, spiritual and productive potential of society.
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