The JKU is investing a lot of money in its campus enhancement plans. The campus construction plans are, however, not a uniform project, but rather they consist of several individual projects. For example, the LIT Open Innovation Center itself is not related to the construction of the Science Park 4 building. Financing is provided by the Federal Real Estate Co., Austrian ministries, Upper Austrian government, city of Linz, etc., and it is also different. Naturally during construction there are deviations from the original estimates. An exact amount for "the" campus enhancement plans is hard to pin down. However, financing has been secured for all projects.
As part of the educational experience, the JKU is reinforcing its image as a place to study, work, and spend time by implementing new campus enhancement plans. Cool - but what exactly are we talking about? And what will the new buildings look like? You can find the answers to these - and many other questions - right here.
Project Facts
The House of Schools
Construction Period: Now to the end of 2024
Surface Area: 7,000 m2
Location: The west side of the JKU campus
Parking Structure
Construction: Now to the middle of 2024
Space: 546 parking spaces (including electric charging stations)
Location: The west end of campus
JKU Science Park 4 and 5
Construction Period: Completed 2021
Space: 9,000 m2 (SP 4); 7,000 m2 (SP 5)
Location: SP 4 behind SP 3; SP 5 between SP 1 and Schloss Auhof
Education and Research Building (MED)
Construction Period: Completed 2021
Space: 12,500 m2
Location: MED Campus I (Krankenhausstraße in Linz)
Circus of Knowledge
Construction Period: Completed 2021
Area: 280 m2 (400 m2 with the galleries)
Location: The Schloss Auhof courtyard
The JKU Obelisk
Construction Period: Completed 2020
Area: 14 m2
Location: End tram stop "Universität"
Kepler Hall
Construction Period: Completed 2020
Space: 3,000 m2
Location: Between Parking Lot 1 and the University Pond
Learning Center / Library
Construction Period: Completed in 2020
Space: 2,500 m2
Location: Atop the Main Campus Library
LIT Open Innovation Center
Construction Period: Completed Summer 2019
Space: 9,000 m2
Location: Behind the TN Tower and Kopfgebäude Building
Somnium
Construction: Completed mid-2019
Space: 60 m2 (just the Tower Room)
Location: Rooftop deck on the TN Tower
LIT College
Construction: TBA
Space: TBA
Location: West of the TN Tower
Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) about Campus Construction
We fully understand that a construction site has its inconveniences. Even during the planning stages, university management has strived to organize the construction phases with minimal disruption to campus activities. As progress continues, both university management and the contractors will do their best to minimize any inconveniences but, of course, some will be inevitable. If there is anything you find particularly difficult, please report it by sending an e-mail to campusentwicklung(at)jku.at.
Enrollment at the JKU is growing steadily. The JKU also aims to become one of Europe's top-ranking universities, requiring a strong commitment to hire talented and committed employees as well as provide world-class infrastructure. The only way that the JKU can continue to be on the cutting-edge and benefit our economy and society is to secure itself as one of the region's top employers and create a center for high-quality academic education.
From the very start, the campus area was intended to accommodate the JKU's growth and development. This was one of the main reasons for building the university on the outskirts of the city. Enrollment at the JKU is growing steadily. The JKU also aims to become one of Europe's top-ranking universities, requiring a strong commitment to hire talented and committed employees as well as provide world-class infrastructure. The only way that the JKU can continue to be on the cutting-edge and benefit our economy and society is to secure itself as one of the region's top employers and create a center for high-quality academic education.
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Shaping the Future: Groundbreaking Ceremony for the LIT Open Innovation Center
Today’s groundbreaking ceremony for the LIT Open Innovation Center and the Industry 4.0 LIT Pilot Factory welcomed many distinguished guests.
Power to the Plants: Organic Garden at the JKU
Round and Round the Garden: The JKU and Morgentaugärten are coming together to create a unique ‘campus’ in Auhof where JKU students and employees can…
Productive EC2U Alliance Meeting at the JKU
The local coordinators convened at the JKU to share ideas.
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