THE THE RELEVANCE OF EXISTENTIAL EDUCATION IN UNIVERSITY STUDIES IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Abstract

The article analyses the ideas and values of existential education, aiming to reveal their relevance and importance in contemporary university studies, preparing young people to face future challenges in a world characterised by uncertainty, rapid change, and the growing influence of technology and artificial intelligence. The article notes that higher education is paying increasing attention to the implementation of digital innovations and technologies to meet labour market expectations and develop high-level professional and technological competencies. However, at the same time, higher education education is confronted with decreasing motivation and responsibility among students, growing academic dishonesty, dropout rates, and weakening ties between students, teachers and the university community. The article argues that existential education, which aims at authentic and meaningful education, can be an effective response to current issues. The possibilities of integrating existential education into university studies are examined, emphasising the importance of discussion and the dialogical relationship between the teacher and the student. The analysis shows that the values of integrated existential education can strengthen students’ motivation to study and their responsible involvement in the study process, self-awareness, and create a meaningful learning experience.