EUROPEAN STANDARDIZATION OF EDUCATION: KEY APPROACHES, QUALITY CONTROL MECHANISMS AND PROSPECTS

Abstract

The article is devoted to the processes of standardization and quality control of education in Europe aimed at creating a unified educational space. The key elements of the Bologna process are considered, including the introduction of a unified system of qualifications (bachelor's, master's, doctoral studies), the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). Approaches to the harmonization of educational programs, standardization of competencies and the introduction of digital technologies into the educational process are discussed. Special attention is paid to quality control mechanisms such as European Standards and Recommendations (ESG), national and international accreditation, a system for evaluating teachers and students, as well as international university rankings. The article emphasizes the importance of academic mobility, the recognition of diplomas at the international level and the development of personalized learning approaches focused on the needs of students.