Purpose. The article deals with the problem of intrapersonal conflict among students in the period of their professional development. Students are in the period of youth, which is critical in the psychological development periodization system. The aim of this research is to reveal connection between intrapersonal conflict and some of the temperamental measures among students, on the one hand, and between intrapersonal conflict and the temperamental measures depending on sex, on the other hand. Methodology. In the work was used Fantalova’s method method «The level of correlation of value and accessibility in different spheres of life», the temperament research questionnaire by J. Strelau, the personal questionnaire EPI (Eysenck Personality Inventory), Spilberger anxiety scale. Results. Three groups of students with a different type of intrapersonal conflict were distinguished. Based on the data obtained, some types of intrapersonal conflict reflecting peculiarities of intrapersonal antagonism of the young people studying in higher education institutions were singled out. A comparative analysis of temperamental and personal measures of students from these groups was conducted. Practical implications. The study of intrapersonal conflict of students and the development of psychological protection is an important scientific and practical problem for the organization of the educational process.