Akinshina I.B. 1
1 Belgorod State National Research University
Establishing contacts between representatives of the student self-government of European universities in border regions, the creation of a system of interaction and cooperation mechanisms contribute to the internationalization and Europeanization of higher education, the peaceful coexistence of neighbouring countries. The article deals with student cooperation in border regions of European countries. The conditions necessary for student cooperation in the context of the student self-government are considered. We analyze the existing experience of the student cooperation in the framework of the student self-government, the purpose of which is international, inter-regional, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary cooperationt; experience of the student to develop areas of cooperation of high schools in border regions. We conclude the necessity of long-term development of student cooperation in border regions within the student self-government as a factor in socialization and professionalization of future professionals. In addition, it is summarized that student cooperation in the context of the student self-government in border universities will promote multicultural education in a multicultural environment.