ITAP is a university research institute that since September 22, 2011 (BOCyL resolution of September 28, 2011) is an LOU institute, established as such on December 22, 2011.

Its operation is regulated by the statutes of the University of Valladolid in its articles 29-35 of chapter IV of title I, articles 66-72 of chapter IV of title II, and section eight of chapter II of title VII, as well as by the regulations of the University Institutes and by its own internal regulations of the Institute of Advanced Production Technologies.

On the other hand, and as established by Law 3/2003 of Universities of Castilla y León, ITAP is subject to periodic evaluation every five years by the Agency for the Quality of the University System of Castilla y León (ACSUCYL).

Organic Law 6/2001 of December 21, on Universities defines University Research Institutes as centers dedicated to scientific and technical research or artistic creation, with the capacity to organize and develop doctoral and postgraduate programs and studies, as well as provide technical advice in the field of their powers.