The University and Colleges organise a large number of open days and events for prospective applicants each year. You don’t have to visit Cambridge to apply to the University but our events give you a chance to get a feel for the University and city, find out more about admissions procedures, courses and facilities, and to ask any questions you may have.
If you can’t make an open day, you’re welcome to visit us at another time. College and some department grounds are open for most of the year for you to visit. However, while Colleges and departments do their best to help prospective applicants to visit them, there are restrictions and/or charges for tourists at certain Colleges and at certain times (such as during exams) so do check with the College(s)/department before you come.
Cambridge Open Days
Each year, the University and its Colleges open their doors for two days at the beginning of July. These large-scale events are designed to give prospective applicants an insight into what it’s like to study at the University of Cambridge.
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College open days
College open days give you the opportunity to get a sense of what College life is like, and to pick up a wide range of useful information (visiting a particular College doesn’t commit you to applying to that College).
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Department open days
Throughout the year, a number of faculties and departments offer open days that focus on the specific course(s) in that faculty/department. You can meet some of the lecturers, and see the libraries and other facilities.
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Oxford and Cambridge Student Conferences
Each year, the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford organise a series of regional, joint conferences for Year 12 (or equivalent) students, and their teachers and HE advisers. The Conferences are normally held in March/April and are designed to provide up-to-date information on courses, the application and admissions procedure and student life at both Universities.
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Sutton Trust Summer Schools
Sutton Trust Summer Schools are free, subject-specific, residential courses for Year 12 students studying at state-maintained schools in the UK. The five-day summer schools in July and August allow students to explore their interest in one of 26 subjects and gain an insight into what it is like to live and study as a first-year undergraduate student at Cambridge.
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Subject Masterclasses
Subject-specific events offering students in Year 12 (or equivalent) a flavour of undergraduate study and an introduction to the University of Cambridge.
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The Subject Matters
Events for students in Year 10 and Year 11 (or equivalent) which highlight the importance of suitable A Level (or equivalent) subject choices for applications to selective, research-intensive universities.
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Realise events for care leavers and children in care
The Realise project aims to encourage more young people in care to consider higher education. We run a large number of events ranging from science days to theatre days to give a taste of life as a student at Cambridge.
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Higher education fairs
The University of Cambridge is represented throughout the year at higher education (HE) fairs and UCAS Conventions across the UK.
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Events for teachers, tutors and HE advisers
As well as events for prospective students, a number of events for teachers, tutors and HE advisers are organised by the Cambridge Admissions Office (CAO) and several of the Colleges. These events provide up-to-date information about the University, including the application procedure and the range of outreach activities on offer.
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International events
The University of Cambridge attends some events overseas where our representatives will be happy to chat with you and answer any queries you may have about applying to and studying at the University.
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