The 2005 IIHF World U18 Championships were held in České Budějovice and Plzeň, Czech Republic.

Games were played at Budvar Arena in České Budějovice and ČEZ Aréna in Plzeň.

Switzerland and  Denmark are relegated to Division I for the 2006 IIHF World U18 Championships.

Australia and Belgium finished first and second respectively and both gained promotion to Division II for the 2006 IIHF World U18 Championships.

[5] The Division III Qualification tournament was held between 18 and 20 February 2005 in Ankara, Turkey.