1979 Summer Universiade
| Host city | Mexico City, Mexico | 
|---|---|
| Nations | 94 | 
| Athletes | 2,974 | 
| Events | 95 in 10 sports | 
| Opening | September 2, 1979 | 
| Closing | September 13, 1979 | 
| Opened by | José López Portillo | 
| Torch lighter | Ana Maria Orendain | 
| Main venue | Estadio Olimpico Universitario | 
The 1979 Summer Universiade, also known as the X Summer Universiade, took place in Mexico City, Mexico from 2 to 13 September.