This paper presents an outline of the University of the Air, a new Japanese educational institution which (1) makes use of a combination of radio, television, and study centers for university-level education; (2) is aimed at upper secondary school graduates and the general public interested in pursuing higher education; (3) will constitute a nucleus of the lifelong education system; and (4) is scheduled to begin offering courses in 1985. A description of the university covers its historical background, development, structure, courses, and planned enrollments. An outline is also provided of the University of the Air Foundation, which serves as the administrative body of the university. Additional documentation includes the Law for the University of the Air Foundation and a list of subjects to be offered by the university, which will provide a wider choice of subjects than is possible in the traditional academic system, including fundamental and basic subjects, foreign languages, health and physical education, specialized subjects, and interdisciplinary subjects. (LMM)