- 17June 17, 2022
University of Reading
The University of ReadingUniversity of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 242, Reading, RG6 6BA, UKJoin us and you’ll become part of a caring community of both students and staff that lives, learns and thrives together with a single aim in common – to help make the world a better place for all of us.
University of Liverpool
The University of LiverpoolThe Foundation Building, 765, Liverpool, Merseyside, L69 7ZX, UKNo additional detail for this event.
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;
University of Durham
University of DurhamThe Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, UKThe events generally run from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm and will give you the chance to explore your degree options, college choices and find out about the wider student experience and support services. These events are very popular so we recommend you book as soon as possible (cancelling is really easy if you realise you cannot attend closer to the date).
University of Bristol
The University of BristolSenate House, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TH, UKThere’ll be opportunities to get information about any of our undergraduate programmes and student life at Bristol via information talks and exhibition stands, with some subjects and services offering additional interactive activities like taster lectures, workshops, and facility tours. You can find out what courses are available for 2023 entry by browsing our undergraduate subject catalogue. https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/?utm_source=opendays&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ug-in-house-recruitment-2023&utm_content=event-listing
University of Bath
The University of BathClaverton Down, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, UKFaculty of Science Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Engineering and Design School of Management
Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of LondonAdmissions and Recruitment Office, Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 4NS, UKOur next Undergraduate Open Event will take place on Friday 17 June (on-campus) and Saturday 18 June (on-campus or online). This is your chance to find out about our programmes, chat with our students and staff and get a real flavour of student life at Queen Mary University of London. You can choose to visit us on campus or attend online. Register for your place now to discover everything about studying at Queen Mary!
SRUC
SRUCWest Mains Road, Edinburgh Campus, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG, UKMeet with our specialist lecturers, tour the facilities and have all your questions answered. There will also be the opportunity to speak with our Student Support Team who can help with everything from funding to study support. Tours of the residence will also be available. Information sessions available (we’ll divide you into groups on arrival): Animal Care, Countryside & Conservation, Rural Skills, Land based studies, Gamekeeping, Greenkeeping & Golf Management, Professional Golf, Horticulture. Visit our course catalogue for a full list of courses offered at our Elmwood campus.
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.