| Nations participating | 27 |
|---|---|
| Athletes participating | 713 |
| Events | 9 sports |
| Opening ceremony | August 30 |
| Closing ceremony | September 8 |
| Officially opened by | Paulo de Tarso Santos |
| Torch lighter | Adhemar Ferreira da Silva |
| Main venue | Estádio Olímpico Monumental |
The 1963 Summer Universiade, also known as the III Summer Universiade, took place in Porto Alegre, Brazil.