| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Venue(s) | Jean-Louis Lévesque Arena, Moncton, New Brunswick |
| Dates | March 16–19 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Alberta Golden Bears (4th title) |
| Runner-up | Toronto Varsity Blues |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 7 |
| MVP | Kevin Primeau (Alberta) |
The 1978 CIAU Men's University Cup Hockey Tournament (16th annual) was held at the Jean-Louis Lévesque Arena in Moncton, New Brunswick. The Moncton Aigles Bleus served as tournament host.