Volleyball events were contested at the 1981 Summer Universiade in Bucharest, Romania.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's volleyball |  Romania (ROM)
|
 Cuba (CUB)
|
 Japan (JPN)
|
| Women's volleyball |  China (CHN)
|
Cuba (CUB)
|
 Brazil (BRA)
|
Volleyball events were contested at the 1981 Summer Universiade in Bucharest, Romania.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's volleyball | Romania (ROM)
|
Cuba (CUB)
|
Japan (JPN)
|
| Women's volleyball | China (CHN)
|
Cuba (CUB)
|
Brazil (BRA)
|