Athletics at the 2015 Summer Universiade – Men's 5000 metres

The men's 5000 metres event at the 2015 Summer Universiade was held on 10 and 12 July at the Gwangju Universiade Main Stadium.

The winning margin was a huge 17.78 seconds which as of 2024 is the only time the men's 5,000 metres has been won at these games by more than 11 seconds.

Heats
Qualification: First 5 in each heat (Q) and next 5 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals.