Стратегії розвитку вищої професійної школи королівства Бельгії у контексті дослідження проблем модернізації освіти

The article substantiates the role and place of universities in the Kingdom of Belgium within the overall higher education system, the types of universities, the content, structure, and functions of university education. It analyzes the causal relationships in the development of educational processes and demonstrates the differences between educational phenomena that are universal, specific, or singular in nature, as well as the features of the multi-level system of professional training. The identified prospects include the organization of the educational process and postgraduate professional development of teachers, as well as the key trends in the development of the Belgian education system. The focus is placed on the fact that, in the context of educational reform, the content of education is undergoing a fundamental transformation – from knowledge-based priorities to a competency-based approach. The methods of its implementation must also change accordingly. In particular, studying the experience of Belgian universities helps identify effective approaches to modernizing the learning process, implementing innovative teaching methods, and developing key competencies among students. Professional training of specialists has been and remains an important task for society and the state throughout different historical periods. In an era of globalization, integration, and increasing interdependence among countries, the development and improvement of national higher education depend directly on the timely adoption of the best pedagogical practices and progressive educational achievements of other countries.