| 1953 Summer International University Sports Week | |
| Host City: | Dortmund, West Germany |
| Nations: | 21 |
| Athletes: | <800 |
| Events: | 7 sports |
| Opening: | August 9, 1953 |
| Closing: | August 16, 1953 |
| Opened By: | Walter Hallstein |
| Stadium: | Stadion Rote Erde |
| Previous: | 1951 Luxembourg |
The 1953 Summer International University Sports Week were organised by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and held in Dortmund, West Germany, between 7 and 14 August.[1] [2]