HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN UKRAINE

Abstract. The use of digital and information technologies in education has led to significant 
changes in this area. The availability of technical devices, required software and the Internet has 
contributed to the digitalization of higher education. The use of computers, tablets, smartphones, apps 
and programs has become a common practice among higher education seekers. The stages of 
digitalization of higher education in Ukraine and the main problems arising when organizing the 
educational process during the COVID-19 pandemic and the full-scale invasion of Russia are 
considered. Continued access to education has become important for society in times of crisis. It is 
digital technologies that can ensure continuity and quality of education in times of crisis. The use of 
modern information and communication technologies not only makes the traditional educational 
process effective, but also leads to the emergence of new forms of learning and communication 
between participants in the educational process.