In a natural sciences academic program, many branches of the field might be explored in depth with the goal of observing and learning about nature. Some of these branches may include astronomy, biology, physics, ecology and chemistry.

Higher education is an important part of the culture in Uzbekistan, with the country seeing close to 600,000 graduates annually. A large portion of students attend institutions of higher learning in Uzbekistan for the immersive English language courses that are offered.