INNOVATIVE PROJECTS OF THE UNIVERSITY AS AN INDICATOR OF THE EFFICIENCY OF ITS ACTIVITIES

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Background: The most important task in the work of the university is the creation of highly qualified personnel for the country's economy. The article is devoted to innovative project activities as an indicator of the effectiveness of a university. The authors of the article consider innovative projects from the point of view of three criteria (motivation, self-realization, and professional competence). Objective: The aim of the study is to identify criteria for assessing the effectiveness of a university based on innovative projects. Methods: The research methodology was based on a systematic approach. The following methods were also used: content analysis of scientific literature on the research topic, sociological survey method, and statistical analysis method. Results: The results of the study were the provision that there is a direct relationship between the level of education and motivation to learn. The higher the level of education at the university, the higher the motivation for learning, self-realization, and professional competence as a priority. Conclusion: It has been determined that innovative project activity is a promising and comprehensive indicator (qualitative and quantitative) for assessing the effectiveness of educational activities at a university.