The formation of digital competence by means of information and communication technologies among students of higher education

The increasing digitalization in all spheres of human activity demands the improvement of digital competence in the educational field. This article examines how information and communication technologies (ICT) can help form the digital competence of higher education students, enhancing their skills in everyday, professional, and educational activities. The study focuses on the development of digital competence in university students through the use of ICT. The objective is to create an effective policy for the development of students' digital competence through the use of information technologies applicable in the educational process. The study's methodology includes outlining the key principles of digital competence, the current state of digital skills development, and the existing means for their development, as well as analyzing the organization of the educational process with the support of ICT. The findings of the study can be used to develop internal policies in universities, improve the skills of teaching staff, and allocate additional time to disciplines requiring attention to the study of digital tools applicable in practice.