University open days

University open days

Join Us at Our Next Open Day

Stay Focused. Go Far.

An Open Day is your chance to step onto campus, meet the people who’ll be teaching and supporting you, and start to see whether the University of Cumbria could be your home for the next few years. 

Each of our campuses has its own character, and the best way to get a true feel for life at Cumbria is to experience it in person. We like to keep things simple and genuine – no gimmicks, no hard sell – just real opportunities to explore, ask questions, and imagine yourself here.  

On the day, you can take part in subject talks, join campus and accommodation tours, chat to current students, and get hands-on with interactive activities. The schedule is flexible too, so you can focus on the things that matter most to you.

Get a taste for campus life, learn about the courses we have on offer and see why Cumbria could be a good fit for you.

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Follow our three easy steps to book your Open Day:

1. Find your course 2. Check Course location 3. Book your Open Day!

You can also search our Open Days using the filters below by subject or location.

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MSc Nursing students
  • Postgraduate

MSc Midwifery Online Events, September to November 2025

17 Sep 2025-05 Nov 2025 |6:00 PM-7:30 PM


Postgraduate Events | Online

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives through compassionate care? Do you aspire to become a dedicated healthcare professional in the field of Midwifery? Join us for an exclusive online event where you can meet one of our MSc Midwifery tutors, learn more about our innovative programme, and get all your questions answered.


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PGCE Primary
  • Postgraduate

Progression to Postgraduate Study Online events July 2025 to May 2026

21 Aug 2025-13 May 2026 |6:00 PM-7:30 PM


Postgraduate Events | Online

Join our Skills@cumbria team to find out about progressing to level 7 Postgraduate study. This is a great opportunity to find out how the transition will work.


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  • Undergraduate

Carlisle Fusehill Street Open Day 27th September

27 Sep 2025-27 Sep 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Carlisle Fusehill

Explore the Fusehill Street campus and discover your course, calling, and career path at the University of Cumbria. This undergraduate event is ideal for those interested in courses in Biomedical Science, Law, Teaching, Policing, Psychology, Criminology and Forensic Investigation, Security Intelligence, Zoology, Social Work, and various Health and Allied Health programmes. We also offer Integrated Foundation Year programmes (year 0) for our Institute of Science and Environment courses, with years 1-3 at our Ambleside campus.


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View of the Lakes
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Ambleside Open Day 4th October

04 Oct 2025-04 Oct 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Ambleside

Explore the Ambleside campus in the Lake District. This Open Day is relevant for the following subject areas: Undergraduate Outdoors, Conservation, Forestry, Geography, Tourism. Postgraduate Conservation, Forest Science, Literature and Tourism. This is a day suitable for Undergraduate and Postgraduate study.


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Large glass and brick building
  • Undergraduate and PGCE

Lancaster Open Day 11th October

11 Oct 2025-11 Oct 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Lancaster

Explore the Lancaster campus. Find your course, calling, and career path at the University of Cumbria. This Undergraduate and PGCE event is for those interested in: Business, Computer Science, Law, Teaching, Sport and a range of Health and Allied Health courses.


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  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

London Open Evening 15th October

15 Oct 2025-15 Oct 2025 |4:00 PM-7:00 PM


Open Days | London

Explore the East London campus. This Open Day is relevant for Business, Teaching and Education studies at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level.


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Graduate Art Show
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Brampton Road Open Day 18th October 2025

18 Oct 2025-18 Oct 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Carlisle Brampton Road

Explore our Brampton Road campus home to all our Arts courses. This Open Day is relevant for the following subject areas:
• Animation
• Film and TV
• Fine Art
• Games Design and Development
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Photography
• Wildlife Media
• MA Creative Practice


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Ambleside Campus
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Ambleside Open Day 8th November

08 Nov 2025-08 Nov 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Ambleside

Explore the Ambleside campus in the Lake District. This Open Day is relevant for the following subject areas: Undergraduate Outdoors, Conservation, Forestry, Geography, Tourism. Postgraduate Conservation, Forest Science, Literature and Tourism. This is a day suitable for Undergraduate and Postgraduate study.


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Students leaving the London Campus
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

London Open Evening 12th November

12 Nov 2025-12 Nov 2025 |4:00 PM-7:00 PM


Open Days | London

Explore the East London campus. This Open Day is relevant for Business, Teaching and Education studies, at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level.


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Street sign pointing right, towards Carlisle Fusehill Street campus
  • Undergraduate

Carlisle Fusehill Street Open Day 15th November

15 Nov 2025-15 Nov 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Carlisle Fusehill

Explore the Fusehill Street campus and discover your course, calling, and career path at the University of Cumbria. This undergraduate event is ideal for those interested in courses in Biomedical Science, Law, Teaching, Policing, Psychology, Criminology and Forensic Investigation, Security Intelligence, Zoology, Social Work, and various Health and Allied Health programmes. We also offer Integrated Foundation Year programmes (year 0) for our Institute of Science and Environment courses, with years 1-3 at our Ambleside campus.


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Students outside Library
  • Undergraduate and PGCE

Lancaster Open Day 22nd November

22 Nov 2025-22 Nov 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Lancaster

Explore the Lancaster campus. Find your course, calling, and career path at the University of Cumbria. This Undergraduate and PGCE event is for those who are interested in: Business, Computer Science, Law, Teaching, Sport and a range of Health and Allied Health courses.


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Photography students
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Brampton Road Open Day 29th November 2025

29 Nov 2025-29 Nov 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Carlisle Brampton Road

Explore our Brampton Road campus home to all our Arts courses. This Open Day is relevant for the following subject areas:
• Animation
• Film and TV
• Fine Art
• Games Design and Development
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Photography
• Wildlife Media
• MA Creative Practice


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PGCE Primary Tutor
  • PGCE

PGCE Northern Ireland Routes into Teaching Virtual Events

24 Oct 2025-10 Dec 2025 |5:00 PM-6:00 PM


Open Days | Online

Are you passionate about shaping the future and helping children reach their full potential?

If teaching has always been your dream, you could turn that dream into reality with a PGCE from the University of Cumbria!

With September and January start dates available, plus a range of subject specialisms to choose from, you’ll find a course at Cumbria that matches your ambition and supports your future career goals.



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Pears Cumbria School of Medicine logo
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

2027/28 Graduate Entry Medicine Open Day, 27th September 2025

27 Sep 2025-27 Sep 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM


Open Days | Carlisle Fusehill

Join us for an open day in Carlisle, the home of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine. Based on our Fusehill Street campus.


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PGCE Primary Tutor
  • PGCE

PGCE Primary and Secondary Virtual Event

08 Oct 2025-03 Jun 2026 |5:00 PM-6:00 PM


Postgraduate Events | Online

Interested in becoming a qualified primary or secondary school teacher? Come along to our PGCE Virtual Event to explore your future in teaching.


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Medical School logo
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

2027/28 Graduate Entry Medicine Virtual Event, 20 November

20 Nov 2025-20 Nov 2025 |5:00 PM-6:30 PM


Open Days | Online

Join us for a virtual session, to learn more about the home of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, based on our Fusehill Street campus.


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Women stood in front of a flipchart
  • Postgraduate

PGCE Online (Non-QTS) Virtual Open Events Morning Events

29 Oct 2025-12 Aug 2026 |11:00 AM-12:00 PM


Postgraduate Events | Online

Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Do you want to gain an internationally recognised teaching qualification from anywhere in the world? Join us for one of our online open sessions in the morning or evening to learn more about our fully online PGCE (non-QTS).
Our morning sessions run from 11am until 12 noon.


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Women teaching a class
  • Postgraduate

PGCE Online (Non-QTS) Virtual Open Events Evening Events

28 Oct 2025-15 Jul 2027 |6:30 PM-7:30 PM


Postgraduate Events | Online

Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Do you want to gain an internationally recognised teaching qualification from anywhere in the world? Join us for one of our online open sessions in the morning or evening to learn more about our fully online PGCE (non-QTS).
Our evening sessions run from 6:30pm until 7:30pm.


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Top Tips For Attending an Open Day at Cumbria

EXPLORE THE CAMPUS. Remember that this may be your only chance to get on campus before you come here to live. When you walk around the university that’s right for you, you’ll know it. If you’re not from around here, try to explore the local area, or speak to our student ambassadors.

DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS in fact, prepare some in advance! You’ll get the chance to speak one-on-one with academics, as well as teams like Student Support and the Students’ Union. There are no silly questions; whatever you want to know, now is your chance to get a face-to-face answer.

GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DAY. Make the most of the interactive activities, but make sure you go to the talks and tours too! Each campus will have its own set of interactive, hands-on experiences, which will be detailed in the Open Day programme. Make sure you attend the talks happening, too. These talks aren’t a sales pitch, they’re a real opportunity to get to know us and your course better.

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Travel Support Scheme

We're committed to supporting prospective students by offering a travel bursary to ensure you're able to experience a University of Cumbria Open Day, no matter where you live. We can provide a contribution of up to £50 towards your travel costs, dependent on the total mileage travelled to and from the event within the following bands:

  • 30 - 50 miles: £20
  • 51 - 100 miles: £30
  • 101 - 150 miles: £40
  • 151+ miles (& Northern Ireland): £50

All claims must be made at the time of attending your chosen event. Payment will be made directly into your bank account within 3 weeks of attending your Open Day. The Open Day events that this offer is applicable to are listed within the Terms and Conditions below.

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Campus Tours

Check out Cumbria's On-Demand Open Day experience. Register online to gain access to in-depth talks, student advice, and further support from the outreach team. 

Access our On-Demand service 24/7, from anywhere in the world. Take a virtual step on campus, explore our accommodation, and listen to experts in Health, Law, Sciences, and much more discuss their areas of study. 

Find everything you need to kickstart your journey towards your future at the University of Cumbria. 

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