Event information
Registrations for this event are closed.
The World University Games (WUG) Winter is held every two years under the banner of the International University Sports Federation (FISU).
The WUG comprises competition in 9 compulsory sports and some optional sports determined by the host. These events are staged in various cities throughout the world.
Australian University Sport (AUS) selects teams to represent Australia in the WUG in consultation with Snow Australia.
The 2025 WUG will be held in Torino and surrounding venues between 13-23 January 2025
2025 WUG events relevant to Snow Australia are:
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Expression of Interest & Selection Timeline
- 25th September - 11th October – Expression of Interest received and reviewed
- 11th October – Expression of Interest submission closed
- 25th October – Athlete Selection announced
- October - December – Coaching Staff and Arrangements assisted by Snow Australia
Nomination Process
Only those athletes who have met the prescribed performance standards will be considered for selection.
Expression of Interest e-form must be completed online and Eligibility Certificate emailed to General Manager - Sport, Ben Wordsworth via bwordsworth@snow.org.au by Friday 11 October 2025. Please ensure you have your passport handy when completing the EOI.
Event Fees
The event fees for the 2025 WUG are yet to be confirmed. These may vary slightly from discipline to discipline but are likely to be in the range $3000-$3500 for athletes competing throughout the full duration of the event. This includes event entry fees, team management, accommodation, meals and transport from the accommodation to the competition sites. Snow Australia does not provide High Performance funding for this event, however athletes may seek funding from their university sporting organisations.
Snow Australia Selection Criteria
Snow Australia - Winter Universiade 2025 - Selection Policy
Attachment to Criteria
- Attachment 1 - FISU Regulations for Torino 2025
- Attachment 2 - FISU Certificate of Academic Eligibility
- Attachment 3 - NAST Selection Criteria
- Attachment 4 - NXCT Selection Criteria
- Attachment 5 - Freestyle Moguls Selection Criteria
- Attachment 6 - P&P Selection Criteria
- Attachment 7 - NSPGS/PSL Selection Criteria
- Attachment 8 - SBX Selection Criteria
Australian Uni Sport Information
- UniRoos - Selection of UniSport High Performance Teams
- UniRoos Guideline - International Program and Event Sanctioning
Important Links
Further Information
Contact Nathan de Kretser - ndekretser@snow.org.au