About Australian University Sport

Australian University Sport (AUS) is the peak governing body of university sport in Australia and currently has 46 members, which represents more than 850,000 students.

AUS employs sixteen staff members, as well as a number of staff to conduct its annual regional and national university games. It has a Board of six to administer and manage the sporting needs for all AUS member universities. AUS aims to:

  • Foster university sport as a relevant and important part of university life
  • Provide leadership in university sport
  • Provide national policy in relation to university sport
  • Facilitate opportunities for students to participate in competitive sport at a regional, national and international level
  • Lobby and represent, on behalf of its members, the sporting needs of Australia's university students.

Working closely with its members, state and national sporting organisations, Australian University Sport operates regional, national and international sporting programs. This covers over forty sports in championship and games format, including the prestigious Australian University Games, Southern University Games, Eastern University Games, Northern University Games and the very popular Australian University Championships - Snow Sports.

AUS also organises international sporting tours and Australia's participation in the elite World University Games and World University Championships.

Any student who is currently enrolled in a degree, diploma, certificate or higher award at an educational institution that is affiliated with AUS is eligible to compete in the sporting program.

Emma George, Patrick Johnson, Anna Windsor, Natalie Harvey and Geoff Lawson are just a few of Australia's elite athletes who have competed in university sport, using it as a platform for future sporting success.

Australian University Sport also provides a broad range of supplementary activities and services for its members. These include innovative alliances between corporate and university sport sectors and professional development opportunities, including the annual Australian University Sport Conference.