Abstract. This article provides an in-depth examination of management practices in public and private higher education institutions (HEIs) in Uzbekistan. It spans governance, financial management, faculty recruitment, curriculum innovation, and accountability. The analysis integrates empirical data, case examples—such as TEAM University and New Uzbekistan University—and insights from scholarly and policy literature. It highlights how ongoing reforms reshape institutional autonomy, quality assurance, and internationalization, offering implications for higher education policy and institutional strategy.