IULM University is committed to strengthening and improving the quality of research, its originality and its social utility. To this end, it is careful to promote both theoretical and field research, with the strategic objective of contributing to reducing the gap - particularly evident in the humanities sector - between theoretical knowledge, empirical practices and labour market needs. The structures responsible for research are the Departments. This also includes support for projects aimed at the production of experimental and innovative films or audiovisual products, as well as the financing of departmental research projects. Particular attention is paid annually to the development of Special University Projects and to the strengthening of Research Centres

The University has enhanced its multidisciplinary identity by promoting research capable not only of producing significant results and recognised by the scientific communities of reference, but also of experimenting with innovative forms of synergistic and cooperative language between different areas of knowledge. Within this context lies the development of Research Centres and Laboratories that have fully demonstrated their ability to offer services to the wider community.