This article presents information about the didactic possibilities of organizing independent education based on a creative approach in higher education institutions. It is emphasized that independent education is a systematic activity aimed at forming theoretical knowledge, practical
skills and qualifications based on independent mastering of educational material, assignments of different levels of complexity, creative and independent performance of practical tasks in the audience and outside the audience. Independent works differ from each other depending on their didactic purpose, task, level of complexity, and who they are intended for (individual or team). In addition, it is very important to use creative methods in the organization of independent education of students.