Evaluation of the impact of universities on their communities

Abstract This article investigates the impact of universities on the communities in which they are located. Based on bibliographical research, three types of impacts were identified and systematized: socioeconomic, scientific and technological, and on the culture and image of the region. These three types of impact have been integrated into a conceptual model that can be used as a basis for a practical model to be employed to assess the impact of a university on the region in which it is located. In addition to the three types of impact, the article also suggests steps for implementing the impact assessment model. This research contributes to the advancement of studies on the universities’ role and can help university managers evaluate its impact on the community.