The bid process for National Federations / Cities interested in hosting the 15th FINA World Championships 2013 will start with a briefing from FINA on 22nd July and will culminate with a presentation of the bids by each National Federation/City to the FINA Bureau at a meeting to be held during the 1st FINA World Aquatics Convention in Punta del Este, Uruguay.

The FINA Bureau will meet during the World Aquatics Convention, vote and award the 15th FINA World Championships 2013 to the successful National Federation and Host City.