The article deals with the training of engineering technologists for innovative activity in the context of global trends and best practices of international education. The main attention is paid to the analysis of key aspects such as cluster approach in education, participation in international programmes, innovative teaching methods and cooperation with industrial partners. Examples of successful practices from leading universities around the world, such as MIT, Aalto University and Technical University of Munich (TUM) are presented. Based on the analysis of foreign experience, recommendations are offered to improve the system of training engineers-technologists in Uzbekistan, aimed at integrating modern technologies and teaching methods, expanding international cooperation and strengthening links with industry.