SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL DIPLOMACY OF THE UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The article defines the essence of the concepts «educational» and «scientific diplomacy», highlights national features of educational diplomacy. The stress is laid on international university cooperation, which is undoubtedly the most effective form of scientific and educational diplomacy. Cooperation with the other countries within the framework of European and international organizations is considered using the example of Western Ukrainian National University (WUNU). The study shows that today the geography of WUNU’s cooperation is quite wide. It extends beyond the European continent and gives good advantages in the field of scientific and educational diplomacy. It is proven that the more stronger an aggregate influence of a wide range of involved educational institutions is, the more diversified is the range of subjects is, and the counter-actions of competitors cannot be selective. The main channels and tools of educational and scientific diplomacy for building strong partnerships with other countries or regions through scientific and educational exchange are described. The article contains proposals of improvement of international cooperation in education and science by attracting additional funding for science, material and technical base, participation in international mobility programs for students and teachers through programs funded by the EU, other foundations and international organizations.