Conflict of interest is an urgent problem in the field of education, both in the USA and in Europe, and even in the countries of Central Asia. The article presents an overview and analysis of research by scientists who have dealt with the problem of conflict of interest in education. The opinions of David Cohen, Meredith Hutcher, John McMillan and Rebecca Fry on the emergence and management of conflicts of interest in universities were considered. Based on the research results, methods of conflict of interest management at universities were proposed. The article also contains an overview of cases of conflict of interest at universities in the USA and Europe in the period from 2010 to 2022. The results of the study show that the problem of conflict of interest in universities is serious and requires attention from scientists and university leaders. Moreover, effective management of conflicts of interest can reduce financial losses of universities and improve the quality of education.
