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. Find out more information about what to expect here.

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 – Saturday we have access to the main University car park free of charge at City Campus East Car Park - postcode NE1 2SU / what3words: builds.beyond.either We 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 Saturday we 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. 

Join us at one of our virtual taster events to hear from academics and gain an insight into what to expect on your postgraduate degree.

LLM Space Law/Cyber Law Virtual Taster Event - 29th April 4pm – 6pm (BST) | Book now

LLM International Commercial Law Virtual Taster Event - 1st May 4pm – 5pm (BST) | Book now

Global Development MSc Virtual Taster Event - 7th May, 12pm - 1pm (BST) | Book now

LLM Professional Legal Practice Virtual Taster Event - 8th May 4pm – 5pm (BST) | Book now

Sleep & Chronobiology MRes Virtual Taster Event – 14th May 4pm – 5pm (BST) | Book now

LLM Criminal Justice/International Criminal Law Virtual Taster Event - 21st May 4pm – 5pm (BST) | Book now

Publishing MA Virtual Taster Event - 11th June 4pm – 5pm (BST) | Book now

Attending our Your Home events means we can show you more about the place you'll call home. Through our engaging virtual events you'll gain an insight into our accommodation options.

As part of the event, you'll also be able to connect to our accommodation team through our live panel, which explores the different options for living on campus.

Our panel will be able to answer your question and provide you with clarity about which accommodation is best for you. 

At Northumbria University, we want you to enjoy your university experience and Your Wellbeing is an essential part of this.

Here at Northumbria, we have a range of support available for our students to ensure you make the most of your time here. These include Counselling and Mental Health support, Disability and Dyslexia support, Academic and Financial support, as well as Physical Health support. In this event, you can familiarise yourself with these services and how you can best utilise what’s on offer to enhance Your Wellbeing.

Join this event and meet specialist advisors from our student support teams, who will be on hand to answer your questions. You will also be able to watch a range of video content centred around Your Wellbeing.

Getting a degree is an investment in your future.

This virtual event will help deal with the challenges of the rising cost of living, including details on accommodation, food and other expenses. The team will discuss ways on how to budget effectively, save money and make the most of your students loans in University

Our Your Money events will help you navigate your options for funding your studies, as well as connecting with our special advisors who will be able to answer your questions. You will find out about student loans available for undergraduate study, as well as any scholarships we might have available. 

Coming to university can transform your life. And at Northumbria everything we do is centred around helping you get where you want to be.

Our Your Future events will help you discover how Northumbria puts your employability first, by meeting staff from our careers department, as well as hearing from current students about their experience.

You’ll be able to ask key questions about how Northumbria prepares you for a future career and learn about our placement and study abroad opportunities. Many of our students get the chance to put their learning into action with live projects for real organisations, so you’ll be able to see what types of placements are on offer specific to your interests. 

Want to join us in this September? Our Still Time to Apply Virtual Event will provide you with any advice you need to help you on your path to success.

We want to make sure that you're well informed before deciding on your university application, so we're holding a series of Virtual Events helping you to understand everything there is to know about applying to come to Northumbria.

During this Virtual Event, we'll be discussing topics such as:

• Finding the right course for you
• How to prepare for submitting your UCAS application
• Personal statement tips & tricks to help you submit a successful application and join us this September

Join us for this event where you can get a better understanding of the UCAS Clearing process. Get valuable advice, ask questions, and get fully prepared for the next steps.

What we’ll cover:

• The UCAS Clearing Process
• Clearing at Northumbria
• Information on finance and accommodation during Clearing
• The chance to ask your own questions.

This event is for those applying through UCAS to start University in September 2025.

Interested in returning to study a masters? At our virtual event you will hear from our current postgraduate students discussing their experience at Northumbria.

We will also be exploring our range of change direction programmes that will allow you to take your career in a new direction and finding out how you can best fund your Masters. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have before applying.