1981 Summer Universiade
| Host city | Bucharest, Romania |
|---|---|
| Nations | 86 |
| Athletes | 2,912 |
| Events | 124 in 10 sports |
| Opening | July 19, 1981 |
| Closing | July 30, 1981 |
| Opened by | Nicolae Ceauşescu President of the Socialist Republic of Romania |
| Torch lighter | Nadia Comăneci |
| Main venue | Lia Manoliu Stadium |
The 1981 Summer Universiade, also known as the XI Summer Universiade, took place in Bucharest, Romania. The events were watched by 200,000 spectators.