Aberystwyth University Open Day

Spending an Open Day at the Aberystwyth University is an opportunity of a lifetime. You will be able to take in a wonderful atmosphere and get a true sense of what to expect from such a prestigious institution while being given guidance and advice from knowledgeable people who truly care about your educational journey.

Open Days typically start early in the morning but can often go on until 4 pm, depending on the particular subjects you’re interested in and what activities and workshops are included in your Open Day experience. 

Upon arrival, visitors are welcome to use the free bus shuttle service and familiarise themselves with their subject’s open-day programme which includes talks, tours of the facilities on campus, taster workshops and even accommodation information for those who wish to stay overnight for full-on immersion into Aberystwyth University. 

You will find a wide range of guest houses and hotels nearby ready to accommodate any short-term needs during this exciting visit to campus!

Benefits of Attending Open Day

Attending an open day at Aberystwyth University is a great way to find out more about the institution and its range of courses. 

By visiting an open day, prospective students can investigate for themselves whether the university is right for them. 

Open days are organised to give people the opportunity to meet university staff and current students, discover what’s offered and explore the campus buildings and accommodation through free bus shuttle service and cashless payments on all outlets on campus.

At an Aberystwyth open day, attendees can take a campus tour or watch a virtual tour and panoramic tours of the campus with Aberystwyth University ambassadors who will explain all features of the university. 

This includes event details such as discovering where lectures will be held, activities that are available outside of studying, as well as socialising venues on campus such as bars and cafes. 

Prospective students will also be able to explore student accommodation units and academic departments during their visit. 

This allows them to get a real insight into student life at Aberystwyth University.

On the day of your open day at Aberystwyth University, first and foremost you can expect to be kept busy! After guided campus tours, you will have plenty of opportunities to sit down with academics to ask questions or voice any worries that you may have. Whether it’s student finance or the course content itself, they are more than happy to offer help and advice.

As well as information sessions, there will be chances for you to look around the university buildings themselves. 

The library will be open for exploration, as well as teaching rooms and study spaces. It is also possible for you to take a look at some of the clubs and societies that are active on campus to get an idea of what extracurricular activities are available at Aberystwyth University. 

Essentially, your day at open day should demonstrate what life on this campus would be like – informative and invigorating!

Open Day Programme

Open Days provide prospective students and their families with an excellent opportunity to experience Aberystwyth University first-hand. From 9.00 in the morning to 16.00 in the afternoon, there is a range of activities offered across the day, including welcome talks and the chance to view campus facilities such as our libraries, student accommodation options, cafes (and their range of refreshments), sports amenities, and a wide range of choices. 

Please note that attendees will receive the link to the pdf version of the guide and programmes will be sent to the visitors in advance.

There are ample opportunities to get answers to your questions from academic staff and current students at various information fairs taking place throughout the day. 

Starting at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre, where you will register upon arrival, our team can advise you on what sessions would best suit you or your family’s needs. 

The campus event then takes place on the Penglais Campus, beginning with a welcome talk which is repeated during the morning. 

Attendees also have access to a  wide range of presentations and optional talks on topics ranging from selection of Accommodation options, Fees and Funding and Student Life; giving participants plenty of chances to find out more about university life at Aberystwyth before enrolling.