The article presents some special aspects of applying project-based learning in the practice of training abroad. What makes this study topical is the need to find new ways to solve important problems of higher technical education, and to improve the quality of training specialists in engineering areas. The article considers the main characteristics of project-based learning, presents its theoretical foundations, clarifies the goals of applying this technology in training specialists in the field of engineering and technology, analyzes the strategies for introducing this technology into the practice of a higher technical school abroad. As a result of the study, it is concluded that it is preferable to use a mixed approach, which includes implementation of project and problem-based learning, along with traditional technologies, when training specialists in the field of engineering and technology.