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UniSport is responsible for the participation of student-athletes at an international level during the elite Summer and Winter Universiades taking place biennually, as well as at more than 40 International University Sport Federation (FISU) World University Championships worldwide.
Student-athletes representing Australia at such events are known as ‘UniRoos’ and are recognised as some of the nation’s most talented athletes. Any student currently enrolled in a degree, diploma, certificate or higher award at an educational institution affiliated with UniSport is eligible to compete in the program. With an extensive list of former UniRoos going on to compete and medal at Olympic and Commonwealth Games, play high-level professional sport, and become globally renowned athletes, the program is an excellent platform for future sporting success.

Australia first competed at the FISU Summer World University Games in Tokyo, Japan in 1967 and has been involved in every event since with the exception of 1975 in Rome, Italy. During that time Australian student-athletes have amassed a total of 167 medals, achieving Australia’s highest ever medal tally position of 10th in Kazan, Russia in 2013.
Australia’s history in the FISU Winter World University Games (WUG) dates back to 1985 and has seen Australian student-athletes compete in 13 of the last 27 events with unbroken involvement since 1991. The UniRoos have entered teams for events such as figure skating, speed skating, snowboard cross, ski cross, cross country skiing and freestyle skiing.
The University World Cups are a sport property of the International University Sports Federation (FISU). University World Cups present a unique opportunity for the best university teams to compete on the world stage against other universities.
Australia first competed at the FISU Summer World University Games in Tokyo, Japan in 1967 and has been involved in every event since with the exception of 1975 in Rome, Italy. During that time Australian student-athletes have amassed a total of 167 medals, achieving Australia’s highest ever medal tally position of 10th in Kazan, Russia in 2013.
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Chengdu Summer University GamesChengdu Summer Games Results |
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2019 Summer Universiade2019 Summer Games Results |
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2017 Summer Universiade2017 Summer Games Results |
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2015 Summer University Games2015 Summer Games Results |
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More resultsSummer Games More Results |
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Australia’s history in the FISU Winter World University Games (WUG) dates back to 1985 and has seen Australian student-athletes compete in 13 of the last 27 events with unbroken involvement since 1991. The UniRoos have entered teams for events such as figure skating, speed skating, snowboard cross, ski cross, cross country skiing and freestyle skiing.
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2023 Winter University Games2023 Winter University Games |
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2019 Winter Universiade2019 Winter University Games |
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2017 Winter Universiade2017 Winter University Games |
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2015 Winter University Games2015 Winter University Games |
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The University World Cups are a sport property of the International University Sports Federation (FISU). University World Cups present a unique opportunity for the best university teams to compete on the world stage against other universities.
SILVER FOR SKYE 🌟🥈
A huge congratualtion to @skyeeellis who finished in the top two in the world, claiming silver in the Women’s Short Cross 3km at the FISU World University Championship Cross Country overnight!
Ellis crossed the line in 9:56.00, finishing just +7.00 behind the winner in a stacked international field.
The Northwestern University (Illinois, USA) student-athlete delivered a standout performance on the world stage for the UniRoos 💚💛
#UniRoos | @australianathletics
📸 @fisu_crosscountry @fisu
T-minus 1 hour until go! ⏱️ Good luck to our student-athletes representing Australia at the @fisu_crosscountry World University Championships this weekend in Cassino, Italy! 🥇🇦🇺
Watch the competition LIVE + FREE from 7pm AEDT tonight on the official livestream via @fisu’s YouTube channel.
Drop a comment below to wish our UniRoos luck!
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📺 Livestream link in bio | 🗓️ Day 1 & 2 competition schedule on our grid.
#UniRoos | 📸 @bridget_lunn
📍 Checking in from the track at the @fisu_crosscountry World University Championships in Cassino, Italy 🇮🇹
Here’s a preview of the course as our UniRoos put in some training ahead of tonight’s races 💚💛
Cheer on our UniRoos as they take on the world’s best university student-athletes from 7pm AEDT tonight on the official @fisu livestream 👉 Hit the link in bio to watch
#UniRoos | 🎥 @__benbish__
The first FISU World University Championship of the year kicks off this weekend with Cross Country in Cassino, Italy (14–15 March 2026), and our UniRoos are already on the ground ready to race against the world’s best student-athletes 🏆
👉 Swipe across to see the full competition schedule.
📺 Watch the action LIVE + FREE on the official FISU YouTube channel (link in bio).
📲 Follow along on UniRoos socials for updates, results and behind-the-scenes moments from our student-athletes. We can`t wait! 🤩
#UniRoos | @fisu_crosscountry @fisu
@fisuoceania @australianathletics
❄️ UniRoos representing on the Olympic stage 🇦🇺
Australia’s university sporting community was proudly represented at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, with UniRoos, current student-athletes and alumni playing a role in what became Australia’s most successful Winter Olympics ever!
Standout performances included Bree Walker (@deakinuniversity), who finished 10th in the 2-Woman Bobsleigh, and Hugo Hinckfuss (@anu.sport) who helped deliver Australia’s highest-ever finish in the Cross Country Skiing Men’s Team Sprint.
A huge congratulations to all our UniRoos, student-athletes and alumni who represented the green and gold on the Olympic stage 💚💛
Read the full event recap at the link in bio.
#UniRoos | #MilanoCortina2026
UniRoos abroad ✈️🇦🇺 See where our Australian university student-athletes are competing in FISU World University Championships around the world!
These single-sport events are held every two years in cities around the globe, giving student-athletes the chance to represent Australia on an international stage.
Many former UniRoos have medalled at Olympic and Commonwealth Games, played professional sport, and gained global recognition, making the program a launchpad for future sporting success.
Learn more about international pathways for Australian university student-athletes at the link in bio 🔗
For queries about the FISU World University Championships, contact the UniRoos team at uniroos@unisport.com.au
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UniRoos at @rhineruhr2025 💚💛
After nearly two weeks of world-class competition, the UniRoos have wrapped up an incredible @fisu World University Games in Germany finishing 11th on the medal tally with 12 medals, including 5 gold.🥇
From record-equalling runs to history-making moments, our 239-strong team proved just how powerful Aussie student-athletes can be on the world stage.
📰 Read the full event wrap up at the link in bio.
#rhineruhr2025 | #uniroos
Rounding out our World University Games campaign with two gold, two silver, one bronze, and a FISU record… not bad, not bad at all 🥇✨
#rhineruhr2025 | #uniroos 💚💛
A big UniRoos thank you to @zensimau for keeping our team connected throughout the @fisu @rhineruhr2025 Summer World University Games! 📲
With their 30-day, 10GB Europe eSIMs, our Aussie athletes were able to share their gold-winning moments back home in Australia while staying connected with teammates on and off the field in Germany.
Partnerships like this help us support our athletes every step of the way. 💚💛
Find out more ➡️ @zensimau
#rhineruhr2025 | #uniroos
Here’s what happened overnight in Germany…
Competing in the Women’s 4x100m Relay at @rhineruhr2025, UniRoos Georgia Harris (Griffith University), Kristie Edwards (Charles Sturt University), Olivia Inkster (University of Technology Sydney), and Jessica Milat (Deakin University) raced to GOLD to win Australia’s first ever sprint relay medal at a @fisu games🥇
The perfect end to the UniRoos’ athletics campaign at the @fisu World University Games.
#rhineruhr2025 | #uniroos 💚💛
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