The Institute for Media Studies is an independent research institute supporting the work of the Media Council and the NMHH, carrying out professional analyses and media-related research. (Media Act 138.§)
The Institute has four main areas of research: media history, media law, social sciences, and the media of the Carpathian Basin.In addition to its research activities, the Institute pays attention to talent management, publishes professional publications, organises conferences and workshops, runs a library and performs other tasks assigned by the Media Council.