УЧАСТЬ ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКОЇ АСОЦІАЦІЇ УНІВЕРСИТЕТІВ У ФОРМУВАННІ ОСВІТНЬОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ РЕГІОНУ

The article highlights the peculiarities of educational policy forming by the European University Association (EUA). The mission of the European University Association in this direction is outlined. The priorities of the European University Association in the field of educational policy formation (creation of the European Higher Education Area within the Bologna process; research and innovation; internationalization of higher education and research; improvement of the quality of European universities education; management, autonomy and stable financing) and the directions of educational and political activity of this organization are explored. The purpose of the article is to determine the role of the EAU in shaping the European educational policy. It should be said that the European University Association is a powerful source of European education policy which represents the interests of more than 850 higher education institutions. European University Association (EUA) fully upholds the principles and values enshrined in the Magna Charta Universitatum signed in Bologna in 1988. Its external work is conducted through the alliances with other higher educational organizations. It works on issues of mutual interests and considered to be well-respected partner in European higher education. The Association informs its members about new developments and European political processes affecting higher education and research. At the same time, it provides the point of contact, consultation and expert state support of the European institutions – the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of Europe, which are active participants in the field of education and research. Through its work and contacts with EU institutions and key decision makers as well as with other stakeholders in the field, the European University Association seeks to ensure that the interests of its universities-members are taken into account by appreciating the comments and recommendations on their behalf in connection with the development and review of a number of European strategies, programs and funding instruments, as well as materials provided by the University on the basis of comparative studies and reports. Further studies in this direction include the coverage of the European University association participation in higher education quality assurance process.