- 09November 9, 2022
Bangor University
Bangor UniversityBangor University, Bangor (Wales), Gwynedd, LL57 2DG, UKDuring the day you can: chat to staff about your options; get information about postgraduate funding; find out about the support available to you as a postgraduate student.
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores UniversityKingsway House, Hatton Garden, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 2AJ, UKAttend subject sessions to find out about the courses that interest you; Explore our fantastic campus facilities; Chat to staff and current students; Receive information from our experts on all aspects of life at LJMU, from funding advice and student support to accommodation and opportunities to work or study abroad; View our range of accommodation to see where you could be living; Discover Liverpool on a guided city tour;
MidKent College
Mid-Kent CollegeMedway Campus, Medway Road, Chatham, Medway, ME7 1FN, UKOur open events are a brilliant opportunity to explore our programmes, apprenticeships and professional courses, check out our industry-standard classrooms and workshops and talk to the staff who will teach and support you during your time with us here at the College.
University open days
Going to open days is an important part of applying to university or college – they can help you work out if you actually want to go to an institution or not! Open days are run throughout the year, tending to fall into ‘pre-offer’ and ‘post-offer’. Here we’ve listed every single UK open day (yes really) so you can find that works for you.
Why should you go to an open day?
Open days can help you narrow down your options, and work out which offers you want to accept. They are also opportunities to visit the place you could potentially live for the next three or so years! They allow you to get a grip of what being a student there would be like, from walks to lectures to events and theatrical societies.
How to choose a university or college
It’s important to research the subject you want to study and look in detail at the course offered by each university. Different unis will differ slightly on what they offer, even if it’s the same subject. Topics can depend on faculty members, so make sure the course actually includes something you want to study!
Think about what type of institution you want to go to. Some are campus-based, some are in towns, and some are spread across a city.
Have a look at what people are saying. Official university or college websites are great places to start, but why not also look at student forums? Here you’ll be able to read real students opinions. Or, if you want something less biased, take a look at our university guides.
But the only way to truly decide whether or not you want to go to a particular university or college is to visit it. Guides and website can only give you so much – you need to visit them to get a real feel for the place.
Before you go
Do some research on each uni before you go, and think about what you want to get out of your time in higher education. If you’re a keen sportsman, for example, it’s worth visiting a uni or college to make sure they have the right sports facilities.
What should you be looking for?What’s the town or campus like? Can you see yourself going there?
Accommodation. Whilst it is unlikely you will be able to see all the different types of accommodation on your open day, if you’re planning on living in university accommodation, it’s extremely important you visit a hall so you know what to expect! If you want to go fully catered, visit a fully catered hall of residence. If you’re planning on being self-catered, visit one that is self-catered.
Get the most out of an open day
What do you want to get out of the open day? Plan your trip according to these goals.
Don’t hesitate to ask questions.
Take a look around the campus / town / city.
See Institutions Map