| 2nd FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship for Women | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Spain |
| Dates | 14–24 August 1978 |
| Teams | 15 |
| Venue(s) | (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Soviet Union (2nd title) |
The 1978 FIBA European Championship for Cadettes was the second edition of the European basketball championship for U16 women's teams, today known as FIBA U16 Women's European Championship. 16 teams featured in the competition, held in Cuenca, Spain from 14 to 24 August 1978.
The Soviet Union won their second title in a row.