Volleyball events were contested at the 1985 Summer Universiade in Kobe, Japan.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's volleyball |  Japan (JPN)
|
 Soviet Union (URS)
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 Italy (ITA)
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| Women's volleyball | Japan (JPN)
|
 North Korea (PRK)
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 West Germany (FRG)
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