Athletics at the 1983 Summer Universiade – Men's discus throw

The men's discus throw event at the 1983 Summer Universiade was held at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on 7 and 8 July 1983.

The winning margin was a huge 6.14 metres which as of 2024 remains the only time the men's discus throw was won by more than five metres at these games.