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Oxford University
The University of OxfordUniversity Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2JD, UKNo additional detail for this event.
Imperial College London
Imperial College of Science, Technology and MedicineSouth Kensington Campus, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 2AZ, UKNo additional detail for this event.
London South East Colleges
London South East CollegesLondon South East Colleges Bromley campus Rookery Lane Bromley BR2 8HENo additional detail for this event.
Andover College
Andover CollegeAndover College Andover College Charlton Road Andover SP10 1EJExperience life at Andover College with our Open Events! Whether you are a school leaver, mature learner or looking for an apprenticeship, our Open Events provide the perfect opportunity for potential students and their families to take a look at our industry-standard facilities and speak with our passionate staff. Lecturers from all areas as well as student support are on hand to speak about courses, career paths and financial support. Our enthusiastic students will also be around to discuss their experiences of what college life is like. Please only book one ticket for the student interested in the college. Parents and guardians are welcome to come along but do not need a ticket.
West London College
West London CollegeWest London College, London, , UKSubjects taught at this campus: Access to HE, Accounting & Bookkeeping, Applied Science, Art & Design, Computing & ICT, Creative Media, English & Maths, English Language (EFL and ESOL), Professional Construction Practice, and Inclusive Learning.
About this event Open Days are a great way for you to find out more about West London College, and the courses and apprenticeships available to you. Come along to see our facilities, meet our students and speak to staff about our courses and career paths. Each of our Colleges specialises in different areas of study. If you don’t see your subject of choice on the list below, please view the Open Days at our other Colleges.
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.