Background. The article is devoted to the study of the socio-psychological climate of student groups at a technical university, which is due to its importance for the effectiveness of educational and educational processes. The authors substantiate the relevance of the topic, pointing out the increasing role of socio-psychological factors in the context of the increasing complexity of the tasks of modern higher education, including the formation of a favorable atmosphere, the development of cohesion and creative potential of students. Purpose. The purpose is to study the socio–psychological climate of the student body, identify its features and factors affecting the educational process, as well as develop recommendations for its optimization. Materials and methods. The work used methods of analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature, observation, testing and mathematical statistics. The study was based on empirical data collected at the Institute of Construction and Transport Infrastructure of KubSTU. Results. The socio-psychological climate is determined by such factors as mutual understanding, security, activity and willingness to cooperate among the team members. It has been established that the successful formation of a psychological climate contributes to the development of socially significant qualities, self-actualization and citizenship among students. In addition, the key elements that form a team as a stable system, including self-management mechanisms and structural interactions, have been identified. The practical significance of the research lies in the possibility of applying the data obtained for team management in higher education and teacher training. It is concluded that the optimization of the socio-psychological climate in the student body contributes not only to the successful implementation of educational objectives, but also to the disclosure of personal and professional potential of students. EDN: MVSQSC