This article describes the didactic possibilities of organizing independent education based on a creative approach in higher educational institutions. As noted, independent education is a systematic activity aimed at forming theoretical knowledge, practical skills and competencies based on self-mastery of educational material, tasks of different levels of complexity, creative and independent performance of practical tasks in the classroom. Independent work differs from one another depending on the didactic goal, task, level of complexity, who it is intended for (individual or collective). In addition, it is very important to use creative methods in organizing independent education of students.