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, find out more about admissions procedures, courses and facilities, and to ask any questions you may have.

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. This year's events will be delivered online, through our Virtual Open Days. Find out more

Virtual Tour

The University of Cambridge Virtual Tour is a great opportunity to explore the University wherever you are. You can access resources such as 360˚ photos, films and articles about our courses, facilities, Colleges and study life in Cambridge. Visit the Virtual Tour

Oxford and Cambridge Student Conferences

Each year, the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford organise a series of joint, regional conferences for Year 12 (or equivalent) students, and their teachers and HE advisers to provide up-to-date information on courses, 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-specific events offering students in Year 12 (or equivalent) a flavour of undergraduate study and an introduction to the University of Cambridge. Find out more

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. 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

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. Find out more

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. Find out more