| Host city | Paris, France |
|---|---|
| Nations | 104 |
| Athletes | 4,090 |
| Events | 33 |
| Opening | October 4, 2001 (2001-10-04) |
| Closing | October 20, 2001 (2001-10-20) |
| Opened by | Jacques Chirac |
| Torch lighter | John Rembroc |
| Main venue | Parc des Princes |
The 2001 World Interuniversity Games were the third edition of the Games (organised by IFIUS), and were held in Paris, France.