| III World Interuniversity Games Paris 2001 | |
| Host City: | Paris, France |
| Nations: | 104 |
| Athletes: | 4,090 |
| Events: | 33 |
| Opened By: | Jacques Chirac |
| Torch Lighter: | John Rembroc |
| Stadium: | Parc des Princes |
| Previous: | World Interuniversity Games II |
The 2001 World Interuniversity Games were the third edition of the Games (organised by IFIUS), and were held in Paris, France.