The biennial event, held in different cities around the world, consists of a forum that provides an opportunity for students, academic staff and university sport leaders to meet and discuss education, culture and university sport. The Forum includes various workshops, conference-style dialogues and delegate presentations, among other key activities.

In addition, cultural and sports excursions are included throughout the Forum. This year's main theme is "University Sport: Creating a better world". The main theme will have important sub-themes such as "Diversity and Inclusion: Promoting gender equality, inclusivity and accessibility in university sport". Another theme will be "Sport Diplomacy and Global Relations: Using university sport for international cooperation and cultural exchange".

Zagreb, Croatia, will host the 2024 FISU Forum from 27 to 31 August 2024.

Eligibility criteria:

-To be considered as a student representative, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

-Be a Canadian citizen and be at least 17 years of age and no older than 25 years of age on 1 January of the year of the event. This -means they must have been born between 31 December 2006 and 1 January 1998.

-Be currently enrolled as a student officially pursuing a degree or diploma at a university or similar institution whose status is recognised by the appropriate national academic authority in Canada.

-Graduates who wish to participate must have received their degree or diploma in the year prior to the event (i.e., 2023).

-On the other hand, to be considered as a university sport representative, applicants must meet the following criteria

-Hold a leadership position in college athletics, physical education, or other college department (preference will be given to applicants from U SPORTS or CCAA), or be a member of the U SPORTS staff.

-Have a detailed knowledge of the university sport system in Canada and have the support of their university (academic faculty or athletics department).

This event is self-funded; U SPORTS will not fund any FISU Forum participant or any aspect of their participation. It should be clarified that, if selected, a deposit will be required for food and accommodation will be required by 10 May 2024. Participants will also be required to attend an information session with U SPORTS and submit a post-event report. 

The deadline for applications is 29 February, and candidates must submit a fully completed application form, along with a curriculum vitae and a letter of recommendation from their school before the mentioned date, by email to the following email address: [email protected]