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Changchun 2027 World University Games - Expression of Interest
Fri 15 Jan 2027 00:00 - Mon 25 Jan 2027 23:59
China
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Event information

Registration for this event closes at Wed 30 Sep 2026 23:45.

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 2027 WUG will be held in Changchun, China and surrounding venues between 15-25 January 2027

Note: Snowboard Cross, Ski Cross and Freestyle Moguls are not events at the upcoming 2027 Winter University Games in Changchun, China. 

2027 WUG events relevant to Snow Australia are:

Alpine Skiing

  • Alpine Combined (AC) M/W
  • Super G (SG) M/W
  • Giant Slalom (GS) M/W
  • Slalom (SL) M/W
  • Mixed Team Parallel

Cross Country Skiing

  • Sprint (F) M/W
  • Individual (C) 10 km M/W
  • Mass Start (F) 15km M/W
  • Relay (C&F) 4x5km M/W
  • Mixed Team Sprint (C)

Freestyle & Freeski

  • Big Air (BA) M/W
  • Halfpipe M/W
  • Slopestyle (SS) M/W
  • Aerials M/W
  • Mixed Team Aerials

Ski Mountaineering

  • Sprint Race M/W
  • Vertical Race M/W
  • Individual Race M/W
  • Mixed Relay Race

Snowboard

  • Parallel Giant Slalom (PGS) M/W
  • Parallel Slalom (PS) M/W
  • Snowboard Halfpipe M/W
  • Snowboard Big Air (SBA) M/W
  • Snowboard Slopestyle (SBS) M/W

 Para Alpine Skiing

  • Super G (Sitting, Standing, Vision Impaired) M/W
  • Giant Slalom (Sitting, Standing, Vision Impaired) M/W

Para Cross Country Skiing

  • Sprint (Sitting, Standing, Vision Impaired) M/W
  • Individual 10km (Sitting, Standing, Vision Impaired) M/W

 

 

Expression of Interest & Selection Timeline

  • 11th September - 30th September – Expression of Interest received and reviewed
  • 30th September – Expression of Interest submission closed
  • 30th October – Athlete Selection announced
  • November - 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 Bond via bbond@snow.org.au by Wednesday 30 Setpember 2026. Please ensure you have your passport handy when completing the EOI.

Event Fees

The event fees for the 2027 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 2026 - Selection Policy

Additional Documents / Discipline Policies

For questions not covered by the above resources, please contact Ben Bond - bbond@snow.org.au

Australian Uni Sport Information

Important Links

Further Information

Contact Ben Bond - bbond@snow.org.au