THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN EDUCATION CLUSTERS IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

This article analyzes the role and importance of higher education institutions within educational clusters in sustainable development. At a time when the quality of education and research is becoming an important issue worldwide, the transition of universities to new transformation models should be carried out on the basis of educational clusters. The article highlights the functions of universities in education, research and innovative development, their contribution to economic growth and social stability. The issues of the effectiveness of university activities, research results, cooperation with industry and their place in international rankings are discussed.