This study aims to investigate the pedagogical conditions and opportunities for implementing English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in Uzbekistan. It focuses on the impact of national educational reforms, the increasing demand for English proficiency, and the discipline-specific linguistic needs of students, to identify strategies to enhance the effectiveness of ESP programs and support graduates’ professional and academic success.

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