- 24June 24, 2021
University of Bristol
The University of BristolSenate House, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TH, UKWe’ll be featuring different faculties, departments, and services across the open week. You’ll be able to access the programme and booking links for all sessions via the booking link very shortly, so please check back regularly.
University of West London
The University of West LondonSt Mary's Road, Ealing, London, W5 5RF, UKLondon College of Music The Claude Littner Business School School of Computing and Engineering School of Human and Social Sciences School of Law School of Biomedical Sciences London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism London School of Film, Media and Design College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare Student Services Library Accommodation Careers Team Students’ Union
Solent University
Southampton Solent UniversityEast Park Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YN, UKNo additional detail for this event.
Royal Holloway,University of London
Royal Holloway and Bedford New CollegeRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, UKRoyal Holloway’s on-campus Postgraduate Visit Experiences offer an informative and personalised introduction to the university. Your visit will begin with a campus tour led by one of our friendly Student Ambassadors. All tours will be conducted with just your family group and potentially one other (depending on government guidance at the time). You then have the opportunity to speak to representatives from academic departments and key support services.
Imperial College London
Imperial College of Science, Technology and MedicineSouth Kensington Campus, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 2AZ, UKAs the UK’s only university focusing entirely on science, engineering, medicine and business, Imperial College London is truly unique.
Join our Virtual Open Week to discover what studying at a world top 10 university could mean for you, including:
- live, subject-specific sessions covering all subjects offered at undergraduate level
- a live webinar about funding your studies
- a live webinar with admissions staff about what makes a successful applicant
- a live webinar with the accommodation team who will talk you through your options
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.