1959 Summer Universiade
| Host city | Turin, Italy |
|---|---|
| Motto | Universal understanding |
| Nations | 45 |
| Athletes | 985 |
| Events | 60 in 7 sports |
| Opening | August 26, 1959 |
| Closing | September 7, 1959 |
| Opened by | Giovanni Gronchi |
| Main venue | Stadio Comunale |
The 1959 Summer Universiade, also known as the I Summer Universiade, took place in Turin, Italy.