· Research field, structure and functions of comparative education. Types and methods of comparative studies.

· Development of comparative education and international studies, comparative education in different regions of the world.

· Globalization as a context for the development of comparative education, global issues and consequences of globalization in education.

· Global actors (UNESCO, OECD, World Bank, EU) and the international association (WCCES), their contribution and influence on educational policy.

· Cultural and typological differences in educational systems, tools of comparison (ISCED 2011, quality indicators).

· Education in Europe, European value paradigm, integration process as a context of education.

· Cultural identity, languages and language policy, minority education, language teaching in Europe.

· Education policy of the EU, priorities and principles, forming a common European education area.

· Trends and selected issues in educational systems, specific aspects of the transformation of education.