Sustainable territorial development in the context of higher education structure

The paper analyzes the impact of higher education system on territorial development basis modern statistical data. assessment current state affairs brings out a significant differentiation regions by number universities and students who study there. formed architecture structure does not meet requirements spatial Russia, contributing to outflow talented young people from peripheral regions, provoking uncompensated migration, causing decrease in equal accessibility effectiveness meeting demand for qualified personnel regional labor markets. Given results analysis, we draw conclusion that it is necessary intensify scientific research field order develop latest theory methodology synchronizing harmonizing interests country its territories.