Open Days & Events

An open day gives you the chance to experience Northumbria, visit our campus and get any questions you have answered before making your final decision to apply to study with us. Open days are a great opportunity to speak to academics from your course of interest and chat to current students as well as allowing you to experience the campus facilities and social spaces.

Get a taste of campus life as you join us at our City-Centre and Coach Lane campuses. You’ll have opportunity to get your questions answered as you speak to our academics, explore our facilities on campus tours and visit the Sports Central and Students’ Union.

See below for an example of what a programme can look like.

Please note the below programme is a sample, any and all details are subject to change. Please refer to your on the day programme for important information such as timings and locations.  

Upon arrival at the event, you will receive an event programme which outlines the location and timings of the different sessions available.

Open days give you the opportunity to explore:

• Central Exhibition - Find out more about our fantastic facilities, accommodation and support services.
• Subject Sessions - Learn more about what you could be studying as well as the learning facilities. 
• Campus Tours - As well as tours of the Library, Sport Central and the Students’ Union.
• Accommodation - A number of our accommodation buildings will be open for you to view.
• General Sessions - Find out more about studying at Northumbria, managing your finances, personal statements and more.
• Meet current students and academics.

Undergraduate

Booking onto a Northumbria University Open Day is as simple as filling out a booking form and selecting the day or event you want to attend (whether in-person or virtual).

Postgraduate

You can booking onto any of our Postgraduate events by simply filling out our booking form and selecting the event that you would like to attend. We have a range of on-campus and virtual events to choose from to suit your needs.

Most of the on-campus Open Days held on a weekend run from 9am to 3pm. We do also host some midweek twilight events which often run from 12pm - 6pm. However, you are welcome to attend the events at a time best suited to you and for as long as you choose.

Most Virtual Events run for approximately an hour. 

Please be sure to check times and dates on our website as these may vary depending on the event.

Northumbria University’s Open Days offer a lot to see and do. With all the options available, it’s possible to miss out on important information if you get caught up in everything that’s going on. Here are our tips for a comprehensive Open Day checklist.

• Check Which Campus to Attend: We have two campuses in Newcastle – City Campus and Coach Lane Campus. Please make sure you check which Campus the subjects that you are interested in are held at. There is lots on offer at both campuses so you won’t miss out. There is also a free shuttle bus between City Campus and Coach Lane Campus running on the day if you would like to see both campuses.

• Do Your Research: Figure out what you want to find out on the open day and which tours, talks or activities you want to attend. It’s also always best to plan any travel with plenty of notice, both to save money, and to ensure you know exactly where you’re going.

• Subject Talks and Facility Tours: The best way to find out if a course is right for you is to attend a subject talk and tour the facilities. This will give you an opportunity to ask lots of questions about your chosen subject and what your learning experience will be like day to day. Take a virtual tour beforehand to see what’s on offer.

• Campus Tours: Having a university rep show you around the campus is a great way to not only get your bearings, but also to ask current students questions about what it’s really like to live and learn at Northumbria University.

• Financial Support and Wellbeing: Aside from the more course-specific presentations there will also be ‘general information’ talks available covering everything from accommodation to finance and support services. Make sure to plan in time for these as they’ll help you gain a wider understanding of what the university can offer you beyond the educational benefits. Visit our student support page for more information.

• Student Residences and Accommodation: Northumbria University offers tours of our accommodation options as part of our Open Days and would highly recommend that add one to your itinerary. Members of the accommodation team will also be on-hand in the Main Exhibition to tell you more about our options but it’s always best to see first-hand.

• Clubs and Societies: An Open Day is a great opportunity to learn what extra-curricular activities you’d like to get involved with. Whether you’re into sports, gaming or politics there’s a society (or societies) for you. Want to find out more? Our SU societies page showcases all the available options.

• Explore the Area: If you’ll be living away from home, it’s crucial that you spend some time taking in the city and surrounding areas. While you’ll be spending plenty of time on campus, a lot of your university experience will be spent enjoying everything Newcastle has to offer.

As our city campus is based in the heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne, there are lots of transport options available to you when visiting us at an open day.

City Campus – on Friday and Saturday you have access to the main University car park free of charge at City Campus East Car Park - postcode NE1 2SU / what3words: builds.beyond.either. On Saturday only, you also have a number of spaces available in our smaller car parks free of charge: Camden Street – NE2 1XE / what3words: double.brands.jolly Day Street – NE1 8SU / what3words: ally.fields.leave Sport Central – NE1 8QD / what3words: mass.visits.people

Coach Lane Campus – on Friday and Saturday you have access to the car park at Coach Lane Campus East free of charge. The nearest post code is NE7 7TR (this will guide you to a nearby housing estate. so as you get close please follow the signs to the University) / what3words: fine.truly.healers

Alternative City Centre Parking at Pay & Display car parks include:

• Civic Centre - NE2 1DF

• College Street - NE1 8JG

• John Dobson Street - NE1 8HL

• Manors - NE1 2LA

• MEA House - NE1 8SX Alternative Coach Lane Parking is at Four Lane Ends Metro, postcode NE7 7TG, where there is a large car park that is approx. 10-minutes walk to the Campus.

We know how big the decision on where to attend university is and want everyone to feel that they have all the facts up front, you are welcome to bring along those who are important to help you make your decision. 

For our prospective Undergraduate students, this starts from providing you with all the parent or guardian information you need on our Undergraduate Open Days. Our team is on-hand to offer answers to questions from both prospective students as well as parents or guardians that accompany them on the day.