WAYS OF IMPROVING EFFICIENCY OF INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES
International university activities are actively developing within the internationalization of higher education institutions. Competition for educational services has recently intensified significantly in the global market. Educational borders are eliminated in all countries, teachers ’ academic mobility is increasing, the exchange of scientific information is expanding, and the number of foreign citizens teaching students in Russian higher educational institutions is growing. The relevance of this problem is beyond doubt. The aim of this work is studying the international activities of the university on the example of the Samara State Technical University (SSTU). It is planned to conduct an analysis at three levels: administration, teachers and programs of the university. International scientific cooperation of the university involves partnership with a significant number of foreign universities, scientific and industrial institutions abroad. The university is very actively involved in international networking projects and programs. SSTU has carryed out a program to determine the main areas of development until 2024. The article considers the key aspects related to international activities of the university. The author analyzes reports on the international activities of SSTU faculties and suggests ways to eliminate deficiencies and increase their effectiveness. The analysis showed the growing effectiveness of the international activities of Samara State Technical University. Thus, the measures taken by Samara State Technical University can be adopted by other universities to expand their international activities. The proposed lines of approach should allow SSTU to compete with universities around the globe, while at the same time benefit the intern ational community as a whole through collaboration with the world’s leading institutions aiming at creating new knowledge for mankind.