The 2018 World University Handball Championship was the 24th edition of this Handball event organized by the FISU. It was held in Rijeka, Croatia at the Zamet Hall, from 30 July to 5 August. Participating teams Men Women Medal summary Men's tournament All times are local (UTC+2). Group stage Group A Group B Ninth place play-off Lithuania won 82–73 on aggregate. Fifth to eighth place classification 5–8th place semifinals Seventh place game Fifth place game First to fourth place classification Semifinals Third place game Final Final standing Top scorers Women's tournament Group stage Group A Group B Classification round First to fourth place classification Semifinals Third place game Final Final standing Top scorers References External links WUC Handball 2018 web site Handball University handball championship World University Handball Championship World University Handball Championship World University Handball Championship