Self-study and self-research activities of students at universities are a very important and necessary issue. Self-study is a decisive factor in the quality of learning and training because it promotes students’ self-discipline and active possession of knowledge. Therefore, fostering self-study and self-research skills for students is an extremely important job at universities. Learners can only self-study and acquire knowledge in many different ways, thereby gaining confidence in life and success at work using their own comprehensive abilities. In this article, the author mentions some current situations of self-study and self-research among students and offers some solutions to improve self-study and self-research skills for students, contributing to innovation. the school’s teaching methods.