摘要:Purpose and subject of research The aim of the article is to offer approach of forming Ukrainian higher education system, which allows to prepare a student, answering the requirements of labour-market, that can be sen as an instrumental in socio-economic development of Ukraine. Research methodology Used the system analyses methodology. Value results The main problem to be solved be analysis of models of the world higher education system, their advantages and failings, study of basic progress of Ukrainian higher education trends. Conclusions In the paper the approach of forming Ukrainian higher education system is detailed; mechanisms of development of higher education are indicated; stages of transformation of university are offered.