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There are lots to see and do at UCL during the Open Days. We have prepared helpful information to help you plan your day.
We know that many of you may be travelling a long distance to come to our Open Days and we want to help you make the most of your time with us.
Time for a bit of research!
Before joining us at the Open Day we recommend that you read the Undergraduate prospectus. This will help you know which questions you haven’t been able to find an answer to.
These sessions are a great way to find out about the department, the programme offering and what we are looking for in our applicants.
There are also specific sessions about admissions, accommodation and funding that you can browse on the Undergraduate Open Days page.
Plan your journey or overnight stay
We encourage you to plan your journey to UCL in advance and allow plenty of time to travel. Due to our central London location there are no parking facilities on the Bloomsbury campus and parking in the wider area is not free or in great supply. As UCL is also within London’s Congestion Charge zone and the Ultra Low Emission Zone additional charges are imposed.
We strongly recommend that you use public transport to get to us. UCL is within walking distance from several underground stations and you can find more details on the Travelling to UCL page. You can access maps of UCL and the surrounding areas on the UCL Maps page.
If you want to make the most of your time in London and will be staying overnight you can book into one of our halls of residences. Please be aware that the London Pride is taking place on Saturday 29 June 2024 and we therefore expect London to be busier than usual on that date.
What to bring
- Download the UCL Go app to access all the information you need for the Open Days, including the programme and maps of UCL!
- Your plan for the day and the key questions you want to ask
- An umbrella or sun cream…or both! You can never be sure with the English weather!
- A water bottle - there are water fountains across the Bloomsbury campus or you can use this map showing locations of water fountains. Do make sure that you stay hydrated throughout the day
- Comfortable shoes - you will be doing lots of walking!
Have a plan of action
Our Open Day programme will be available online and to print two weeks before the Open Days. In line with UCL’s sustainability policy we will not be handing out printed programmes on the day.
Use the programme ahead of your visit to help you plan your day so you can fit in as much as you can.
Demand may be high, particularly for the most popular degree programmes. If you are not able to attend a session, don’t worry - there are plenty of other opportunities to find out more by attending drop-in sessions in departments or visiting the Faculty Fair.
You can attend a Subject Talk or Taster Session
Subject Talks or Taster Sessions are one way of helping you decide if the programme you are considering is right for you.
We recommend coming with an open mind and attend sessions more loosely related to your subject of interest, which you might not have considered before. You never know, you might discover a whole new path opens up to you when you keep your options open by exploring all that’s on offer.
You can join one of the other sessions on offer
If you are unable to attend one of the Subject Talks or Taster Sessions, some departments will also be running Drop-in Sessions, Departmental Tours or Workshops which are another great way to learn about the area of study you are interested in.
You can speak to staff and students at the Faculty Fair
The Faculty Fair will be open all day and is a great opportunity for you to speak to staff and students and ask any questions you may have about a particular programme,entry requirements or what it is like to study that subject at UCL.
You can get a feel for the UCL Bloomsbury campus with a tour
You are more than welcome to look around the campus at your own leisure but you may also like to take one of our campus tours, which will run throughout the day. These will be led by our Student Ambassadors, who will show you some of the key landmarks of UCL.
You can speak to our Accommodation Team and take a tour of a student residence
We will have a variety of UCL Halls of Residence open for you to visit as part of the Open Day.
The Halls of Residence open are within walking distance of the UCL Bloomsbury campus and reflect the variety of accommodation options open to our students.
Staff from the Accommodation Team will be on hand throughout the day as part of the Student Support Services Fair to answer your questions.
Further information can also be found on the Accommodation page.
You can visit the Student Support Services Fair
As well as the Faculty Fair there will be a Support Services Fair taking place throughout the Open Day. Here you can speak to staff about the services and support on offer to our students during their studies and beyond.
Staff from the following teams will be available to answer your questions: Accommodation; Funding; Study Abroad; Student Support and Wellbeing; Sustainable UCL; UCL Careers.
Make sure you speak to our Students’ Union representatives to find out about the amazing opportunities that are available beyond the classroom. With over 300 clubs and societies there really is something for everyone!
Can I visit your new UCL East campus?
Absolutely!
Our new UCL East campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London, will welcome its first undergraduate students in September 2023.
A number of degree programmes will be offered there:
Heritage, Sustainability and Society BA; Science and Engineering for Social Change BSc; Robotics and Artificial Intelligence MEng; Creative Arts and Humanities BA; Engineering and Architectural Design MEng; Media BA and Information in Society BSc.
Tours of of the campus will be taking place in the afternoon and we would encourage you to see our amazing new spaces and facilities for yourselves. Staff will also be available at the UCL East stand at the Faculty Fair at the UCL Bloomsbury campus if you have questions about any of the programmes offered at UCL.
Information about travelling to UCL East from the Bloomsbury Campus is available on our UCL East - Find us page.
Make sure you grab a bite to eat!
We are sure you will have a packed schedule but make sure you make some time to grab a bite to eat. There are a variety of eating outlets on campus with a wide choice of options. There will also be a number of food stalls on the main quad. Full details of food options on campus will be available in the UCL App. Of course there is also a wealth of places to eat in the wider Bloomsbury area.
Don’t be afraid to ask your questions!!
Staff and Student Ambassadors will be on hand during the Open Days to answer any questions that you may have. We want to ensure that you go away with as much information as possible to help you make the right decision for you, so don’t be afraid to ask.
Explore London
If you have never visited London this is the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around and see what will be available right on your doorstep if you choose to study with us. Further information about what is offered around the UCL Bloomsbury campus and the UCL East Campus is available on the Where UCL is and Living in London pages.