| World University Orienteering Championships | |
|---|---|
| Status | active |
| Genre | sporting event |
| Date(s) | July–August |
| Frequency | biannual |
| Location(s) | various |
| Inaugurated | 1978 |
| Previous event | 2022 |
| Next event | 2024 |
| Organised by | FISU, IOF |
The World University Orienteering Championships (WUOC) is a biannual orienteering competition organized by International University Sports Federation (FISU). Entry is open to athletes aged 17 to 25 who are enrolled in university either the year of or the year before the competition (ie. can compete in the year after they finish study). Representative countries must be members of the International Orienteering Federation (IOF).[1]