The research work of students in the system of credit education is an important means of improving the quality of training and education of specialists who are able to creatively apply the achievements of scientific, technical and cultural progress in practice. Attracting students to scientific work allows them to develop their creativity, creativity and critical thinking, culture and ethics of scientific work.Research work of students in the system of credit education, which are highlighted by researchers, are aimed at the formation of research competencies of specialists: mastering by students the scientific method of cognition and, on its basis, in-depth and creative mastering of educational material; mastering the methodology and means of independent solution of scientific and technical problems; acquiring the skills of working in research teams and familiarization with the methods of organizing scientific work; direct participation in solving scientific and technical problems of society and the state.