The article deals with the use of electronic portfolio (e-portfolio) for university students anddescribes the features and results of the sociological research conducted with the aim of identifying the most appropriate applications and e-portfolios of graduates. The study identified criteria that allow to define a table of the possible types of components of an electronic portfolio. Taking into account the views of the respondents defined the most actual problems, which solution is possible with the use of properly structured e-portfolio. Such tasks are differentiated depending on the different categories of users portfolio. The article provides guidance to university students for creation of personal electronic portfolio and their subsequent efficient use in the choice of individual educational ways. Discusses the problem of compliance of materials portfolio requirements professional standards relating to professional competencies of graduates. The individuality of the portfolio content which takes into account the psycho ownersis emphasizes. The features and benefits of using portfolio, originally created in electronic form are demonstrates. The article is based on the results of the Kazakhstan project with Russian participation in the use of e-portfolio in universities in different countries.