Open Days and Events

You don’t have to visit Cambridge to apply to the University but our events offer opportunities to get a feel for the city and the University, find out more about admissions procedures, courses and facilities, and to ask any questions you might have.

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University Virtual Tour

Explore the University virtually via a range of information, 360 degree photography, articles and videos from our Colleges and departments. A great way to hear directly from our staff and students, the Virtual Tour gives you a sense of the collegiate University and what it’s like to study here. Visit www.virtualtour.study.cam.ac.uk to start exploring.

Cambridge Open Days

Each year, the University and its Colleges open their doors to give prospective applicants an insight into what it’s like to study at the University of Cambridge. These large-scale events are aimed at prospective applicants in Year 12 or equivalent, and feature a range of activities, tours and presentations covering all apsects of University and College life and the application process. Find out more

College events

The Cambridge Colleges hold their own open days and events, where students can get a better idea of College life and learn more about our courses and the University in general. Find out more

Oxford and Cambridge Student Conferences

Each year, the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford organise a series of joint conferences for Year 12 students and their teachers/HE advisers. These provide up-to-date information on courses available, the application and admissions procedure, and student life at both Universities. Find out more

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. These five-day summer schools enable students to explore their interest in one of 26 subjects and gain an insight into what it is like to live and study at Cambridge. Find out more

Subject Masterclasses

Subject Masterclasses provide an opportunity for students in Year 12 to explore topics of interest beyond what’s covered at A Level/IB Higher Level, and to experience typical undergraduate teaching at Cambridge. Find out more

The Subject Matters

For students in Year 10 and Year 11, these events highlight the importance of suitable A Level (or equivalent) subject choices for applications to selective, research-intensive universities. Find out more

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. Find out more

HE fairs and exhibitions

The University of Cambridge is represented throughout the year at higher education (HE) fairs and UCAS Exhibitions across the UK. Find out more

Events for teachers, tutors and HE advisers

We run a number of events for teachers, tutors and HE advisers to ensure they are kept up-to-date with information about the University, including the application procedure and the range of outreach activities on offer. Find out more

International events

The University of Cambridge attends many 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. Find out more