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Adolescence is a transitional period characterized by rapid physical, cognitive, and emotional changes. Youth training centers must provide various training programs that cannot be found at home or school and, thereby, promote balanced growth, character formation, aptitude inquiry, and value establishment, as well as satisfy various needs of users according to the developmental process and behavioral characteristics of adolescents. However, there is a lack of relevant laws and regulations. In this study, in order to identify criteria of analyzing universal design required for youth training centers, five analysis criteria – selectivity, convenience, safety, accessibility, and aesthetics – were established based on four principles of universal design and seven principles of universal design three architectural elements of youth training centers, and developmental and behavioral characteristics of adolescents. Also, regardless of the environment or cognitive abilities, anyone must have easy and effective access to information.