Statement of problem. To define the components of the competence model of a student realizing a research in a foreign language in the sphere of future career. Results. The analysis of statistics confirms the necessity of the development of the foreign language communicative research competence in the sphere of the future career of students in higher educational establishments. The foreign language communicative research competence combines the following components: foreign language communicative competence, intercultural competence, career-oriented research competence, competence of scientific communication and educational competence. Research work in higher educational establishments is realized in the form of formal and informal communication. These forms of scientific communication give an opportunity to identify the stages of the research work of students. Conclusion. The formation and the development of the foreign language communicative research competence increase motivation of students to study a foreign language, form interdisciplinary links. The development of every component of the foreign language communicative research competence provides effective progress in the career of a graduate.