Volleyball events were contested at the 1987 Summer Universiade in Zagreb, Yugoslavia.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's volleyball |  Yugoslavia (YUG)
|
 China (CHN)
|
 Italy (ITA)
|
| Women's volleyball | China (CHN)
|
 Soviet Union (URS)
|
 East Germany (GDR)
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