| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Italy |
| Dates | September 12–22, 1985 |
| Teams | 15 |
| Venue(s) | 5 (in Brescia, Ancona, Reggio Calabria, Fabriano and Perugia host cities) |
| Champions |  Cuba (1st title) |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Mireya Luis |
The 1985 FIVB Women's U20 World Championship was held in many Italian cities from September 12 to 22, 1985. 15 teams participated in the tournament.