The key facts
- Farida Khoshimova enrolled in university at 63, scoring 142 points on entrance exams
- She studied for five years on a paid contract basis and received her degree in 2026
- She now teaches music at school No. 12 in Jalaquduq district and is the author of poetry collections
A bachelor's degree at 68
Farida Khoshimova, a resident of Jalaquduq district in Andijan region, received her bachelor's degree at the age of 68. Before retiring, she spent many years raising and teaching children in kindergartens and schools.
The path to enrollment
According to Khoshimova, in 2021, while she was working at a private kindergarten, the head told her that a specialist with a higher education had been hired for her position. After that, the woman decided to enroll in studies. She took the entrance exams online and scored 142 points, entering Andijan State Pedagogical Institute at the age of 63.
Five years of study
For all five years, Khoshimova studied on a paid contract basis. She said that her accumulated experience helped her in her studies: she participated in various competitions and won several of them. Her husband and children supported her. In 2026, she received her bachelor's degree with excellent grades.
Current activities
Currently, Khoshimova teaches music at school No. 12 in Jalaquduq district. She is also the author of several poetry collections and continues to compose verses set to melodies of folk classical music, as well as songs for children.
