The men's 500 metres competition of the Short track speed skating at the 2015 Winter Universiade was held at the Universiade Igloo, Granada on February 12.
 Q — qualified for Heats
 QT- qualified by time
 ADV — advanced
 PEN — penalty
 Q — qualified for Quarterfinals
 QT- qualified by time
 ADV — advanced
 PEN — penalty
 DNF - did not finish
 UR - universiade record
 Q — qualified for Semifinals
 ADV — advanced
 PEN — penalty
 UR - universiade record
 QA — qualified for Final A
 QB - qualified for Final B
 ADV — advanced
 PEN — penalty