The 1985 FIVB Women's U20 World Championship was held in many Italian cities from September 12 to 22, 1985.

15 teams participated in the tournament.

A total of 15 teams qualified for the final tournament.

In addition to Italy, who qualified automatically as the hosts, another 14 teams qualified via four separate continental tournament.

Bulgaria Japan Mexico New Zealand Australia Austria Brazil Soviet Union China Finland Italy Peru Czech Republic Cuba South Korea