Keyword: «intercultural competence»

The article substantiates the role of intercultural interaction in the educational environment of a modern university as a key factor in the professional and personal development of students. Theoretical approaches to understanding the educational environment of a university as a space of cultural dialogue are considered. The structural components of intercultural interaction (cognitive, emotional-value, activity-based) and their impact on the formation of supra-professional competencies (softskills), as well as on the development of the reflexive position of a future specialist, are analyzed. In conclusion, the conclusions are formulated about the need for a systematic approach to the organization of intercultural interaction at the university.