Educational isn't always between teacher and student, even each individual can arrange their learning or what is called learning with their arrangements. This of course requires good self-control from every learner. This study aims to determine the relationship between independent learning and self-control in students through a cross-sectional approach. The population and sample of this study were West Sumatra 2016-2018 students studying at Malikussaleh University using quota sampling. Primary data collection is done by utilizing self-regulated learning scales and self-control scales. Hypothesis test results indicate the value of the correlation coefficient (r = 0.553) at a significance level of 0,000 (p <0.001). The state of this statistical value can be interpreted that the working hypothesis has a significant relationship between the two variables studied