Relevance. Understanding how cognitive styles affect students' research activities is essential for optimizing educational strategies and improving academic performance. Purpose. This study assesses the impact of cognitive styles on students� research activities by identifying how behavioural patterns influenced by cognitive styles affect the quality and quantity of scientific papers produced. Methodology. The study employed a survey of respondents to gather versatile data on students� cognitive styles and research activities. Methods included system analysis, logical analysis, comparison, synthesis, deduction, and classification. Results. The findings highlight significant variations in research productivity based on cognitive styles. Students with intuitive and reflective cognitive styles demonstrated higher levels of research output, characterized by innovative problem-solving and thorough analysis. In contrast, students with impulsive or strongly visual cognitive styles faced challenges in structuring and synthesizing research findings effectively. Conclusions. This research confirms that different cognitive styles significantly influence students� academic performance and research productivity. Educational strategies should be tailored to accommodate diverse cognitive preferences to optimize learning outcomes. Keywords: educational strategies; student performance; research productivity; educational programs adaptation; behavioural patterns