UDC has a vibrant and expanding research ecosystem, committed to excellence and innovation. The UDC is committed to pioneering research and international collaboration, offering researchers from all over the world an environment favourable to the development of their professional careers.

The UDC leads projects in several scientific areas of great international relevance: environment and climate change, emerging technologies, health, ageing and wellbeing, energy and sustainability, and artificial intelligence. In addition, we have a modern technology park, four of our own technology centres and three inter-university centres that connect research with the needs of industry. All this is complemented by solid institutional support through specialised consultancy services in research management, facilitating access to funding and project management.

The UDC stands out in several key scientific areas of great international relevance, such as the environment, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. These areas reflect the UDC's commitment to multidisciplinary research and the search for innovative solutions to today's major global challenges. The areas of special interest are:

The UDC has 4 research centres of its own, as well as 3 inter-university centres (shared with the University of Santiago de Compostela and the University of Vigo).

The commitment to technology centres is crucial, as they contribute to progress and innovation, and help to improve the relationship with the business and industrial sector.

The UDC has six research institutes specialising in different fields of knowledge and which showcase their potential and progress: