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IPB University Campus is a habitat of many species of flora and fauna, covering an area of 257 ha, located 10 km in the west of Bogor City-Indonesia. This paper aimed to reveal habitat types, landscapes, and biodiversity on the campus of IPB University. The biodiversity of plant and animal species in the IPB Campus have been recorded during the last 25 years. The campus topography varies from flat in the eastern and southern areas and undulated and steep slopes in the northern and western parts. The pristine campus is surrounded by three rivers and their riparian habitats which are rich in biodiversity. More than two-thirds of the campus is a green area with many habitat types, including natural ponds, swamps, riverine, arboretums, plantations, shrubs, and grasslands that are essential as habitats of flora and fauna. A total of 23 species of mammals, 112 species of birds, 13 species of amphibians, 41 species of reptiles, 128 species of butterflies, 350 species of plants, 127 medicinal plants, and 40 species of bamboos have been recorded in the campus area. Based on the biological richness, the campus of IPB University was declared as a Biodiversity Campus and a Green Campus. Biodiversity is the main pillar of IPB University Green Campus, providing a natural environment, green area, and a high diversity of flora and fauna.