The university is an important part of the region's infrastructure and has the potential to initiate changes and
transform the economy into a diverse range. The presence of a university in a host city or region has a strong impact on
regional development. Universities are usually among the largest employers in the city. Their employees, students and visitors
spend some of their finances in this city, which have an impact on local and regional economic development. The total
size of the impact of university varies depending on the size of the university and the characteristics of the local and regional
economy. The primary aim of the contribution is identification of the selected short-term impacts of the University
of Žilina to the city and region, where it has its registered office. To achieve the stated goal, primary research was carried
out primarily focused on the economic impact of university staff on the development of the Žilina´s region.
