Campus Master Plan
The University of Osaka Campus Master Plan
The University of Osaka Campus Master Plan was formulated in 2005 as a guiding framework to outline its vision of a campus environment that supports education and research activities. The plan has since been revised on an ongoing basis to reflect social conditions, national policies, and changes in UOsaka’s educational, research, and management strategies.
In AY2024, a revised edition was formulated to incorporate efforts toward carbon neutrality and Innovation Commons, ensure consistency with the Fourth Medium-Term Goals and Plans and the OU Master Plan 2027, and reflect considerations regarding aging buildings and future redevelopment and renewal.
The AY2024 revision identifies four goals: (1) creating a campus that fosters pride and a sense of belonging; (2) creating a campus that encourages diverse and vibrant interaction; (3) creating a campus that is responsive to the global environment and open to local communities; and (4) a sustainable smart campus. While leveraging the unique characteristics of the Toyonaka, Suita, and Minoh campuses, UOsaka will pursue a comprehensive approach to developing comfortable pedestrian spaces and green environments, improving transportation conditions, enhancing disaster preparedness and decarbonization efforts, and extending the service life and renewing campus facilities.
This plan is not intended to serve as a fixed facilities development plan. Rather, it is implemented as a framework plan that seeks to realize an attractive and sustainable campus while remaining flexible and responsive to changes in the social environment and the higher education landscape.
Note: All linked documents in this page are in Japanese.
Cover/Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The concept of the campus master plan
Chapter 2: Clearing up the unique aspects and landscape to develop
Chapter 3: Expectations to and evaluation and validation of the Campus Master Plan
Chapter 4: Land use and design concept
Chapter 5: Management of sustainability and disaster prevention
Chapter 6: Maintenance management and inheritance of natural resources
Chapter 7: Campus safety and security—traffic and parking
Chapter 8: Achieving the concepts
Chapter 9: Challenges in the future
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Framework Plan for Greenery Design and Maintenance
The campus contains abundant greenery, including tree-lined avenues, landscaped plantings, and woodland areas. In 2011, UOsaka formulated The Framework Plan for Greenery Design and Maintenance as a guideline for the conservation, maintenance, and management of these green assets.
The 2018 revision placed emphasis on three perspectives: enhancing the landscape and improving safety and security, including crime prevention measures; supporting the diverse activities of students through a “use it and improve it” approach; and fostering a campus that students, faculty and staff, alumni, and local residents can feel connected to and take pride in.
Framework Plan for Barrier-free Design and Sign System The University of Osaka
In 2008, UOsaka formulated the Framework Plan for Barrier-free Design and Signage as a supporting guideline under the Campus Master Plan, covering matters related to accessibility and signage. The plan consists of three components: guidelines for barrier-free design, guidelines for signage planning, and guidelines for facility naming and signage. Together, these provide guidance on the key elements that contribute to accessibility and ease of navigation across the campus. Since then, the plan has been updated in response to changes in the campus environment and revisions to relevant laws and regulations, with the current version being the 2026 revision.
UOsaka seeks to develop a truly inclusive and accessible campus that enables all users to move about and utilize campus facilities with confidence and ease. This includes older adults, children, individuals with physical, visual, or hearing impairments, and people who face linguistic barriers, such as international students, researchers, and visitors. The plan also takes into account a variety of modes of mobility, including walking, cycling, wheelchair use, and motor vehicle transportation.
