The country made its debut in the Winter Universiade in the 2019 edition held in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

The Philippines competed in figure skating with Misha Fabian as the national delegation's sole competitor.

[7] The Philippine Olympic Committee and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas attempted to send a men's basketball team to the 2009 Summer Universiade.

Their application to FISU was denied, saying to the POC that they are prioritizing participation of its member associations for the 24-team men's basketball event.

[10] When the Philippines debuted at the 1967 Summer Universiade, they fielded volleyball teams for both the men's and women's competition.