The article considers the financial and economic aspects of the activities and development of non-state higher educational institutions on the example of the Kashkadarya region of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Based on dynamic quarterly data from the end of 2022 to the end of 2025, a comprehensive statistical and econometric analysis of the impact of the number of students and the volume of own funds on the gross income of educational organizations was conducted. A linear regression model was built, institutional structural changes were identified, and the need for the formation of comprehensive regional support mechanisms by the state to ensure the long-term financial stability of the private higher education sector was substantiated.

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the key drivers of educational tourism development in Uzbekistan, focusing on the flow of international students, the expansion of foreign university branches, the modernization of educational infrastructure, and indicators of global competitiveness. An integrated assessment model is developed based on these indicators, and the overall progress for 2019–2025 is examined through a scientific and systematic approach. The study also identifies current challenges infrastructure gaps, migration and visa complexities, insufficient international accreditation and highlights the practical measures being implemented to overcome them. The findings offer strategic insights and recommendations aimed at strengthening Uzbekistan’s position as a competitive hub for international education.

The article analyzes the state policy in digitalization, international cooperation, and innovative development of higher education in Uzbekistan. It examines university modernization processes, the implementation of digital technologies, the development of joint educational programs with foreign universities, as well as improving education quality and training specialists capable of critical thinking and lifelong learning. The role of the State Concept for the Development of Higher Education until 2030, the optimization of educational programs, and the growth dynamics of international students are highlighted. The study emphasizes the need for comprehensive innovative transformation of the higher education system for integration into the global educational space and sustainable national development.