VU believes that “Intelligent Brains lead to Smart Solutions and every Student is Intelligent !”. VU provides a conducive environment for research and believes in transformational teaching-learning. Centers of Excellence at VU provide Empirical Value to Innovation and Research. Multiple research areas are covered relevant to specific areas of expertise. VU encourages that research should be converted into Patents and Solutions which would further help bring Societal Change. The research culture underpins principles, values, and high standards.