Introduction. The article analizes the peculiarities of the educational process organization in pedagogical universities. The need of modernization the higher education content is pointed out, considering internal and external factors. Building an educational institution and increasing its competitiveness is impossible without understanding the links that are formed between its structural units and higher education students. The purpose of the article is to highlight the peculiarities of the educational process organization in pedagogical universities, creation of a structural and functional model of a higher education institution of pedagogical profile. Results. The main approaches to the educational process organization in pedagogical universities are analyzed. It has been found that the socialization of students has certain specific features, which are explained by studying in higher education institution and orientation to the future profession. It has been revealed that the student-centered approach involves participants’ dialogue in the learning process based on equality and mutual respect, the choice of their own educational trajectory, the use of active learning methods, etc. The application of the competency approach involves students’ getting professional and general competencies that will be needed to solve professional and life issues. It has been found that future teachers in addition to their professional knowledge and skills, must have pedagogical proficiency. The structural components of university that ensure the educational process organization and interaction with students include components of management, structures that provide the educational process directly and subsidiary structures. Separate structural blocks (dean’s office, faculty, correspondence department) have their own structural elements which can be interacted by applicants actively. It is noted that the development of communication skills and social competence are important components of interaction with various structural units. Originality. The structural-functional scheme of the educational process organization of the higher education institution is constructed and the interaction of the structural subdivisions with the higher education applicants is described. Conclusion. According to the authors, the educational process organization should occure with the usage of modern pedagogical technologies and paradigms, and each structural unit should be responsible for the realization of its functional responsibilities. Further research is expected to clarify the list of organizational issues raised during the communication of students with teachers, the dean’s office and student government