FAQs
What is FISU?
Established in 1949, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) is the global governing body for university sports. FISU oversees the Summer and Winter World University Games and the World University Championships, promoting athletic competition within the global university community.
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Governance: The General Assembly, with representatives from 160 National University Sports Federations, is FISU's main decision-making body.
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Funding: FISU's financial sustainability comes from subscription fees, organizing and entry fees, television revenues, and marketing activities.
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Mission: FISU fosters international collaboration, sportsmanship, and healthy competition among university athletes.
FISU is a driving force in promoting sportsmanship and academic excellence worldwide through well-organized events and a strong governance structure.
what are the world university games?
The World University Games (WUG), organized by FISU, is a prestigious international multi-sport event for university athletes. Held biennially, it alternates between winter and summer competitions in various global cities, blending sportsmanship with cultural celebration.
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Summer Games:
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Duration: 12 days
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Sports: 10 compulsory sports with 15 disciplines, including Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Diving, Fencing, Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Judo, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Water Polo
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Optional Sports: Up to three added by host countries
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Notable Records: 11,785 athletes in Kazan, Russia (2013); 174 countries in Daegu, Korea (2003)
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Winter Games:
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Sports: 9 compulsory sports, including Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing, Curling, Figure Skating, Freestyle & Freeski, Ice Hockey, Short Track Speed Skating, and Snowboard
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Optional Sports: Up to three added by host countries
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Notable Records: 2,668 participants in Trentino, Italy (2013); 58 countries in Krasnoyarsk, Russia (2019)
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The World University Games are a pinnacle of university-level sports, promoting athletic excellence and cultural exchange, fostering global camaraderie and understanding among university communities.
what are the world university championships?
In addition to the World University Games, FISU also organizes the World University Championships (WUC). These championships are held in the years between the biennial World University Games, featuring standalone competitions in various cities worldwide, each chosen based on the specific sport.
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Schedule: Held in the years between the biennial World University Games.
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Format: Standalone competitions, each focused on a specific sport.
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Locations: Hosted in various cities across the globe, selected based on the sport.
The World University Championships showcase university-level athletic prowess and foster international camaraderie. These events provide a platform for universities to compete and celebrate sportsmanship, contributing to the global sporting landscape and reinforcing FISU's commitment to excellence in university sports.
what is the eligibility criteria?
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Eligibility Criteria:
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Only the following may participate as athletes in the FISU World University Games:
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Students who are currently officially registered as proceeding towards a degree or diploma at the university or similar institute, the status of which is recognised by the appropriate national academic authority of their country/region;
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Former students of the institutions mentioned in a) who have obtained their academic degree or diploma in the calendar year preceding the event.
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Nationality and age restriction
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All athletes must satisfy the following conditions:
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be a national of the country/region they represent;
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be at least 18 and no older than 25 years of age on 31 December of the year of the event
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Athletes participating in FISU sport events must represent the same country/region as in their respective International Federation events. Changes of sport nationality must follow respective IF rules.
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