Czechoslovakia participated regularly in the Summer and Winter Universiades since their foundation until the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993.

The country also hosted three editions of the Winter Universiades: twice in Špindlerův Mlýn (1964 and 1978) and once in Štrbské Pleso (1987).

Czechoslovakia won 64 medals in 15 appearances at the Summer Universiade.

Czechoslovakia won 121 medals in 15 appearances at the Winter Universiade.