Cross-country events have been contested at the Universiade since 1960.
Events
Medalists
Men
Individual sprint
10 km
12 km/15 km classical
20km Mass Start
Mass start 30 km
Combined/double pursuit/skiathlon
Relay
Para Cross-Country Skiing
Men's 10km
Men's Individual sprint
Women
Individual sprint
5 km
8 km/10 km classical
10 km Freestyle
Mass start 15 km
20km Mass Start
Combined/double pursuit/skiathlon
Relay
Mixed
Team sprint
Para Cross-country skiing
Women's 10 km Free
Women's Sprint
Medal table
<small>Last updated after the 2025 Winter World University Games</small>
References