You don’t have to attend an open day to apply to Cambridge but visiting us does give you a chance to get a feel for the University and city, find out more about admissions procedures, courses and facilities, and ask any questions you may have.
The University and Colleges organise a large number of open days for prospective students currently in Year 12 and mature applicants each year.
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Outreach and access
The University and its Colleges are committed to widening participation to the University and to higher education. Outreach initiatives and events are run each year both in Cambridge and in schools and colleges across the UK.
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Cambridge open days
The University of Cambridge and the Colleges will be opening their doors to prospective students currently in Year 12 and mature applicants for the Cambridge Open Days on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 July 2015.
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Oxford and Cambridge Student Conferences
Each year the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford organise a series of joint conferences for Year 12 (or equivalent) students, their teachers and HE advisers.
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Subject Masterclasses
Subject-specific events, which offer students a true flavour of undergraduate study and an introduction to the University of Cambridge.
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The Subject Matters
Events highlighting the importance of suitable A Level (or equivalent) subject choices when making an application to a selective, research-led university.
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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.
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Department open days
Throughout the year a number of faculties and departments offer open days that focus on the specific courses. You’ll get to meet some of the lecturers, and see the libraries and other facilities.
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Higher education fairs
The University of Cambridge is represented throughout the year at regional Higher Education (HE) fairs and UCAS Conventions across the country.
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European events
The University of Cambridge attends some events in mainland Europe 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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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 befor you come.