Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ―Science, Technology and Culture: Interaction, Evolution and Progress‖ (December 21-23, 2025) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. – Copenhagen, Denmark, 2026. – 161 p.

110 stable national self-awareness of the young generation. Therefore, the study of this issue is important for the development of effective strategies of national-patriotic education, which would contribute to the formation of an active civic position and readiness to protect the interests of one's country. The authors conducted a study among graduates of higher education institutions, which confirmed the important role of higher education in the formation of national identity. The analysis of the results of the survey shows that modern youth are aware of the importance of forming national consciousness and identify the key components of this process. Respondents emphasize the need for knowledge of Ukrainian history, culture and language, development of critical thinking and active citizenship. This shows the understanding that national identity is formed on the basis of knowledge of one's past and values. Keywords : national identity, students, educational process, values. The modern state policy of Ukraine demonstrates a clear orientation towards the formation of the national identity of citizens. This is reflected in a number of legal acts, in particular, the Law of Ukraine "On the basic principles of state policy in the sphere of the establishment of Ukrainian national and civic identity" (2022), the Strategy and the State Program for the establishment of national identity. These documents determine the priority directions of state policy aimed at the formation of civic consciousness, national self-awareness and patriotism among the population, especially the youth. National-cultural identity, as defined by scientists, is a socially constructed concept that reflects an individual's belonging to a certain community and his participation in the reproduction of its cultural codes. This process is dynamic and constantly changes under the influence of socio-cultural transformations. In particular, V. Makarchuk emphasizes that national identity is the result of the active activity of an individual who selects and interprets various cultural symbols and values. It is a process of self-identification in which an individual becomes aware of