Abstract:

The digitalization of public relations, public policy and the economy sets new goals for the higher education system: to adapt to these conditions and continue sustainable development. The forced digital transformation became the lessons of the pandemic for many universities: the implementation of educational programs in online form, the exponential growth of digital educational products, etc. The purpose of this article is to consider the features of the digital transformation of Russian universities as a factor in the formation of their digital capital.

Methodology and methods:
The article is based on the theories of digital and social capital, information society, digital economy. The empirical study is based on the results of document analysis, analysis of statistical data, expert survey.

Research results and discussion:
The digital transformation of universities became a national priority in 2019, when 30 universities joined the Charter on the digitalization of the educational space. The digital transformation of universities in 2020 took place at an accelerated pace: 28% of educational programs of Russian universities in the spring semester were partially or completely implemented through online courses provided on various platforms. Artificial intelligence, big data processing, distributed ledgers and digital platforms have become everyday digital technologies for many universities in their main activities. Digital transformation is also carried out by increasing intangible assets, developing human potential, digital competencies and employee culture, as well as the correct organization of this process. At the end of 2020, 16 universities entered the Digital Universities Consortium, which also includes industrial partners in the IT field. The main tasks of the community are the unification of the technological standards of the IT infrastructure and services of the digital university

Keywords:

Higher education, digitalization, digital transformation, digital capital, university, globalization, digital university.