Post-higher education is organized on the basis of the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 304 dated May 22, 2017.
Post-higher education – basic doctoral study, which involves in-depth study of a specialty and conducting scientific research in order to prepare and defend a doctoral dissertation, which provides training of scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel with a scientific degree on the basis of doctoral studies and independent research type of education.
Institute of Post-higher education is a system of post-secondary education in scientific organizations or educational institutions in the form of basic doctoral studies, doctoral studies, or independent study.
Internship-research is a form of training a student to conduct scientific and scientific-creative research in a relevant specialty, separated from production, and obtain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
Basic doctoral studies are form of postgraduate education of highly qualified scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel, which is organized separately for the purpose of obtaining a doctoral degree (PhD).
Doctoral studies are form of post-higher education of highly qualified scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel, which is organized separately for applicants for the Doctor of Science (DSc) degree.
Independent research is post-higher education in the specialty of highly qualified scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel, which is organized without separation from production for applicants for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Science (DSc) scientific degrees.
Doctoral studies’ specialties
The institute offers admission to doctoral studies in the following specialties:

17.00.01 – Theater art;
17.00.03 – Film, Television and Radio Directing”;
17.00.07 – Theory and history of culture. Cultural studies;
13.00.01 – Pedagogical theory. History of pedagogical teachings.
 
Today, 45 basic doctoral students and independent researchers are conducting research work at the institute. For instance,
1st year basic doctoral students:
1. Mamatqulova Munira Maxmudovna;
2. Xakimova Nigina Olimjon qizi;
3. О‘rozaliyev Davlatbek Alisher о‘g‘li;
4. Qolqanatov Asilbek Nazarbay о‘g‘li
5. Dovidxonov Mahmudxon Muhriddinxon о‘g‘li;
6. Nishonova Jumagul Ibrohimjon qizi;
7. Shamuratova Nozima Ismoil qizi;
8. Xudaybergenova Malika Oybekovna.2nd year basic doctoral students:
1. Rustamaliyeva Shahnoza Rustamali qizi;
2. Xomidov Isfandiyor Kamoliddin о‘g‘li;
3. Bekmurodova Sevara Najmiddin qizi;
4. Berdiyeva Iroda Xudayshukurovna.

2nd year independent doctoral researchers:
1. Tо‘ychiyeva Muattarxon Abduvohidovna;
2. Uzakov Jamoliddin Erkinovich;
3. Ikramov Sayfullo Turgunovich.


3rd year basic doctoral researchers:
1. Umarov Kamoliddin Xusniddin о‘g‘li;
2. Shavkatova Gulnoza Rustam qizi;
3. Nasimov Fotih Hilol о‘g‘li;
4. Tо‘ychiyev Jо‘rabek Muqimjon о‘g‘li.

3rd year independent doctoral researchers:
1. Ubaydullayev Xamidulla Fatxulla о‘g‘li;
2. Pardayev Shavkat Nizomovich;
3. Ruzmetov Jо‘rabek Yarashovich;
4. Saksonova Sarvinoz Zuxriddin qizi;
5. Imomova Dilnoza Tо‘xtasin qizi;
6. Bekmurodova Pokiza Qutlug‘ qizi;
7. Dehqonov Ravshan Davlataliyevich;
8. Musinov Ulug‘bek Nuriddin о‘g‘li;
9. Turobxо‘jayev Anvar G‘anixо‘jayevich;
10. Kari-Yakubova Yelena Anatoliyevna;
11. Karimova Muqaddas Abdusamatovna;
12. Mamutov Paraxat Allambergenovich;
13. Kadirov Ramz Turabovich;
14. Mamatqosimova Nodira Eshquvatovna;
15. Ermatova Sadoqat Nasrullayevna;
16. Suleymanova Kamola Alisher qizi;
17. Abdremov Manas Bekpolatovich;
18. Mirsaidova Dilorom Izzatullayevna;
19. Ikramova Dilnoza Djurakulovna;
20. Ismanova Azizaxon Mahammadali qizi;
21. Umarxodjayev Bosit Bohodirovich;
22. Abdunazarova Nodira Rustamovna;
23. Abdujabborova Dilnoza Sanjar qizi;
24. Yuldashev Izzat Ikromovich;
25. Qurbonova Dilnoza Toxirovna;
26. Mamatqosimov Jahongir Abirqulovich (DSc).
 
Among the doctoral students and professors conducting research at the institute, researchers who defended their dissertations in recent years are the following:
In 2021:
1. Mamatqosimov Jahongir Abirkulovich (PhD) – Department of “Verity and Mass performance art ”;
2. Yusupova Natalya Yuryevna (PhD) – Department of “Sound Engineering and Cinematography”;
3. Usmonov Bahodir Suvonqul о‘g‘li (PhD) – Department of “Library Science”;
4. Jumayeva Dilnoza Tursunpо‘latovna (PhD) – Department of “Uzbek language and literature”;
5. Qurbonova Aziza Tolipovna (PhD) – “Information Technologies” department.In 2022:
1. Boynazarova Nigora Ismoilovna (PhD) –”Uzbek language and literature” department;
6. Meliqо‘ziyev Iqbol Mamasodiqovich (PhD) – “Sound Engineering and Cinematography”;
2. Kavilova Dilyora Abdujabbor qizi (PhD) – Department of “Vocal”;
3. Ergasheva Saida Avazovna (PhD) – Department of “Culture and Art Management”.

In 2023:
1. Abdiraxmonova Feruza Eshkobilovna (PhD) – Department of “Folklore and Ethnography”;
2. Toshmatova Kamola Abdurashidovna (PhD) – Department of “Folklore and Ethnography”;
3. Sedix Tatyana Tomovna (PhD) – Department of “Instrumental Performance and Music Theory”;
4. Nishonboyeva Gularo Jahongirovna (PhD) – “Culture and Art Management”;
Mavrulova Munisa Abduxalilovna (PhD) – “Theory and history of culture. Cultural studies;
5. Qosimova Nodira Saitjanovna (PhD) – Department of “Film, Television and Radio Directing”;
6. Tursinmetova Robiya Abdulla qizi (PhD) – Department of “Art Studies”;
7. Ubaydullayeva Mohisadaf Sunnatilla qizi (PhD) – Department of “Art Studies”;
9. Axmedjanova Muqaddas Vahobovna (DSc) – Department of “Art Studies”;
10. Isakova Gо‘zal Ne’matovna (DSc) – Department of “World Languages and Literature”.