The article analyzes the researches of expert scientists on the intellectual culture and its pedagogical aspects, methods of increasing the intellectual potential of graduates of higher education institutions. Terminological and lexical explanations are also given to the concept of intelligence, which is a general expression of mental ability. The need for intellectual potential today, the educational criteria recognized in prestigious higher education institutions, and in general the issues of developing the intellectual potential of future teachers are highlighted.

intellectual culture, innovative pedagogical methods, innovative information, ability to analyze and synthesize, creativity, intellectual ability, verbal intelligence.