Abstract
The article is devoted to the historical analysis of the architecture of buildings of higher education institutions from early antique prototypes to modern higher schools. The study examines architectural solutions that have had a significant influence on the formation of the architecture of educational institutions in different countries of the world and in different periods. The influence of cultural, economic and political factors on the design of higher education institutions is also emphasised. The study highlights key stages in the development of the architecture of educational institutions, from early monastic schools and Renaissance universities to large-scale construction in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, showing how design approaches changed in response to changes in the educational system, functional and aesthetic preferences. Particular attention is paid to the transformation of learning spaces associated with the evolution of educational methodologies, as well as to the relationship of the architecture of educational institutions to general trends in urban planning and the style characteristics of different historical periods. The study emphasises how the architecture of educational institutions contributes to the creation of an optimal environment for intellectual growth and the formation of a cohesive student community, as well as how it reflects the underlying processes of historical development, cultural values and educational ideals of different eras.