All you need to know about open days
An open day is the best way to get a real taste of university life and one step closer to finding your ideal course and uni. Here’s everything you need to know to plan and get the most out of your visit.
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All you need to know about open days
An open day is the best way to get a real taste of university life and one step closer to finding your ideal course and uni. Here’s everything you need to know to plan and get the most out of your visit.
Attend a virtual open day
If you can't visit them in person, you might be able to attend a virtual open day at a university or college.
Disabled students: Preparing for open days and visits
Open days are a valuable way of finding out about a university or college first-hand. It's worth doing some preparation in advance and planning your visit – we’ve put together a checklist to help you get started.
Disabled students: Preparing for open days and visits
Open days are a valuable way of finding out about a university or college first-hand – you can tour the facilities, speak to staff and current students, and really get a feel for whether you would like to study there.
Events and open days
Research your options, meet unis face-to-face, and get your questions answered at our events, and uni open days. Find out how to make the most of them, with our tips for preparing.
Fairs & open days
Find out if postgraduate is right for you by spending time talking face-to-face with those who know it best.
Open days and events listings
Promote your open days and events on our website to millions of young people and their influencers at key moments in their decision making - they're all actively exploring university options.
Planning visits to postgraduate open days and fairs
It's a good idea to visit universities to discuss your options in person. Open days and fairs are free and give you the chance to ask questions.
Postgraduate open days and events
Attending postgraduate open days before applying will give you plenty of time to make a confident, informed decision about the course that best suits your learning style, and meets your career aspirations.
Preparing for a university open day
Considering university? Here's everything you need to know about going to an open day.
Student-parent’s guide to open days
This short guide is to help you feel in control of your open day experience. It will help you gather the information you need to make an informed decision about whether the setting you're visiting is right for you and your family commitments.
University events and open days
Discover more information about upcoming open days and uni events, how to use them to your advantage, and what you need to prepare.
International events
It's a good idea to talk about your higher education options in person. Go to a course provider open day to explore the campus and get insights from staff and students – or take a virtual tour. We also recommend you go to UK events or one of the British Council events around the world. You'll find lots of helpful advice, and can ask any questions you may have.
International events
Find out about international events, events we run in the UK for international students, and uni open days. If you can't attend these in person, you can take a look at a virtual tour instead!
Open events
Open days give the perfect opportunity to find out more about your preferred course. Read our top tips to get the most from the day.
UCAS events
Research your options, meet unis, colleges and employers face-to-face, and get your questions answered at our events, and uni open days.
University events for school and college students
From open days and taster courses to exhibitions and lectures, university events can offer significant support for your higher education guidance work – and to the academic experience of your students.
Virtual tours
If you can't get to an open day, virtual tours are a good way to get a feel for a place, check out their facilities, and see what it's like on campus.
Visit conservatoires
Conservatoire open days give you the chance to ask questions and see what facilities are available.