UNB’s value to New Brunswick reaches far beyond our roles as a leading educator and the province’s national comprehensive university. Through our academics, research activities, focus on entrepreneurship and involvement with the community, UNB is propelling New Brunswick forward and supporting its industries and economic growth.
This independent analysis demonstrates the significant positive economic and social impact UNB has in New Brunswick. Students who attend UNB enter the workforce as qualified and highly trained, increase their lifetime earnings and create a more prosperous provincial economy for all. Taxpayers and business owners experience the university’s benefits through increased tax receipts, increased consumer spending and a reduced demand for government-supported social services.
UNB’s total impact includes:
For every $1 spent on UNB, students, society and taxpayers more than double their investment:
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