| Athletics at the III Summer Universiade | |
|---|---|
 The host stadium | |
| Dates | 5 – 8 September |
| Host city | Porto Alegre, Brazil  |
| Venue | Estádio Olímpico Monumental |
| Events | 29 |
| Participation | 21 nations |
Athletics events were contested at the 1963 Summer Universiade in Porto Alegre, Brazil.