Objectives: The goal of this research is to determine the socio-economic and socio-demographic characteristics of students at the University of Osijek, to examine the level of social inclusion of students at the University of Osijek during the pandemic of COVID - 19 infection, to examine the physical activity of students at the University of Osijek during the pandemic of COVID - 19 infection, and assess whether there is a correlation between the observed variables. Study Design: Cross - sectional study Participants and methods: The research was conducted on students of the Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek, and in filling out an anonymous online survey questionnaire from July 2 to July 15, 2021, a total of 300 respondents of both genders participated. Results: Based on the results of the research, it can be concluded that the students went to social gatherings during the pandemic less often than before the pandemic of COVID - 19 infection, and maintained relationships with friends through video calls or messages. students engaged in physical activity less frequently than before the COVID - 19 infection pandemic, and as the most common reason they stated that they did not have the will or the gyms were closed, which prevented them from carrying out the activity. Although most students were negatively affected by the pandemic, there were students who viewed the pandemic from a positive side. These students reported working on themselves during the pandemic and spending more time hanging out with their family. Conclusion: The pandemic of COVID - 19 infection affected the social inclusion and physical activity of students at the Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek.