Abstract. The article discusses current trends in the cultural consolidation of creative universities in the context of building a single cultural space in which universities of culture and arts can become centers of cultural exchange. The author identifies key areas for cooperation between universities of culture and the arts, including the creation of networks and consortia between cultural and educational institutions; cultural alliances, the association of cultural universities, theater institutes, museums and libraries in a network or alliances to coordinate projects; development of a national strategy for the promotion of art and culture, including long-term projects. The activities of the MSIC in the framework of international activities through the formation of the cultural identity of modern civilizational processes are characterized.

Keywords: universities of culture and arts, globalization, cultural identity, cultural consolidation, international cooperation.