Aalesund University College has a range of research activities and work in close cooperation with Moere Research Foundation and other national and international institutions.

The areas of research include:

• Marine Biology (including aquaculture and fish processing and biotechnology
• Exports and Marketing
• Ship operation (linked to maritime simulators)
• Safety management (at sea)
• Computer aided visualisation and simulation
• System dynamics
• Nursing
• Biomedical laboratory sciences
• Mechatronics