International University Sports Federation (FISU)
FISU is the only global organisation providing world-class international sports events to student-athletes who are simultaneously supporting their academic development.
- Federations & Governing Bodies
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- 16-50 employees
Since its founding in 1949, the International University Sports Federation is the key driver to expand the role and reach of university sport around the world. FISU believes that sports values and sports practice work in perfect synchronicity within one's university studies.
FISU offers opportunity and inspiration to students around the world to play sport. The health, wellbeing, and experiences that students gain from sport help them become active members in our global society.
In keeping with this adage, FISU organises world-class sports and educational events, all with the mission of providing university students with the opportunities to connect and exchange with students from around the world, in a collaborative and competitive environment. To achieve this, FISU has identified goals and a path to achieve them with the FISU Global Strategy 2027.
FISU offers opportunity and inspiration to students around the world to play sport. The health, wellbeing, and experiences that students gain from sport help them become active members in our global society.
In keeping with this adage, FISU organises world-class sports and educational events, all with the mission of providing university students with the opportunities to connect and exchange with students from around the world, in a collaborative and competitive environment. To achieve this, FISU has identified goals and a path to achieve them with the FISU Global Strategy 2027.
Culture
We are a young, dynamic and international team that is always looking to push boundaries, harness new ideas and keep our finger on the pulse of our community i.e. university students around the globe. The FISU team works together with all departments, as well as the 174-member National University Sports Federations, to highlight our events, activities, projects, goals and plans – of which there are many! It is a constantly buzzing, busy environment that is ideal for those who like challenges and staying on their toes.
FISU Values
FISU Values
- Excellence (in mind, body and lifestyle)
- Teamwork
- Innovation
- Joy of Sport
- Integrity
