- 01October 1, 2022
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston UniversityAston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET, UKNo additional detail for this event.
- 01October 1, 2022
University of Hull
The University of HullAdmissions Office, Cottingham Road, Hull, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU6 7RX, UKNo additional detail for this event.
- 01October 1, 2022
Berkshire College of Agriculture
The Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA)Hall Place, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL6 6QR, UKYou will also have the opportunity to see our stunning 400-acre estate and state-of-the-art learning facilities. There will be refreshments available from our pop-up Cafe run by onsite caterers BaxterStorey throughout the event. We have free parking on site, as you arrive you will be directed to the nearest available parking spaces. If you have not already done so, you will also have the opportunity to apply for a course – you might even have your interview there and then. We advise arriving no later than 30 minutes prior to the end of your booked time slot to make the best use of your time with us on the day.
Please be aware there is limited availability offered on a first-come first-serve basis. If your chosen event is showing as fully booked, please select the next available date via the event section of the BCA website.
- 01October 1, 2022
Leeds Trinity University
Leeds Trinity UniversityBrownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD, UKAll Leeds Trinity University departments will be represented at our Open Day.
You’ll get the chance to hear from our lecturers about the course you’re interested in and you can chat with our students about life at Leeds Trinity. You’ll also get advice on your UCAS application and student finance. You will get to explore our green campus, sports facilities, industry-standard studios, on-campus accommodation and social spaces with a virtual tour.
- 01October 1, 2022
Loughborough College
Loughborough CollegeRadmoor Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3BT, UKAT OUR OPEN DAY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO: Meet the Tutors and find out more about our wide range of courses Explore our amazing facilities and campus Meet our Principal and CEO Jo Maher Chat to our Student and Learner Support teams Aspire to go further with a Higher Education or Professional Qualification Find an Apprenticeship with our Outstanding team Discover what it is like to be a Loughborough College student
University open days
Going to university 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! University Open days are run throughout the year, tending to fall into ‘pre-offer’ and ‘post-offer’. Here we’ve listed every single UK university open day (yes really) so you can find that works for you.
Why should you go to a University open day?
University 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 university 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 university open day
What do you want to get out of the university open day? Plan your trip according to these goals.
Don’t hesitate to ask questions.
Take a look around the campus/ town/ city.