Cambridge Open Days
Welcome to the 2018 University of Cambridge Open Days website. Explore academic and student life in Cambridge, build a personal itinerary and navigate your way across the city.
5 & 6 July 2018
Cam Explore lists all of the Open Day presentations, lectures and key sites you may wish to visit during your time in Cambridge along with information on the courses you can study and the Cambridge Colleges.
Whats On?
show eventsHuman, Social and Political Sciences
3:00pm - 3:45pm, 5th Jul 2018
Social Anthropology sample lecture
Mill Lane Lecture Theatres
4:00pm - 4:30pm, 5th Jul 2018
Politics and International Relations sample lecture
Mill Lane Lecture Theatres
3:00pm - 3:45pm, 6th Jul 2018
Social Anthropology sample Lecture
Mill Lane Lecture Theatres
4:00pm - 4:30pm, 6th Jul 2018
Politics and International Relations sample lecture
Mill Lane Lecture Theatres
Veterinary Medicine
9:30am - 3:15pm, 5th Jul 2018
Department tour - advanced booking required (https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/)
Department of Veterinary Medicine
10:00am - 11:00am, 5th Jul 2018
Parents' and supporters' presentation
Department of Veterinary Medicine
12:30pm - 1:30pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Department of Veterinary Medicine
2:30pm - 3:15pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Downing site, Biffen lecture theatre
3:00pm - 4:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Parents' and supporters' presentation
Department of Veterinary Medicine
3:30pm - 4:30pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Department of Veterinary Medicine
9:30am - 3:15pm, 6th Jul 2018
Department tour - advanced booking required (https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/)
Department of Veterinary Medicine
10:00am - 11:00am, 6th Jul 2018
Parents' and supporters' presentation
Department of Veterinary Medicine
12:30pm - 1:30pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Department of Veterinary Medicine
2:30pm - 3:15pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Downing site, Biffen lecture theatre
3:00pm - 4:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Parents' and supporters' presentation
Department of Veterinary Medicine
3:30pm - 4:30pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Department of Veterinary Medicine
Applying to Cambridge
An introduction to the University and overview of the application process.
10:15am - 11:00am, 5th Jul 2018
Applying to Cambridge
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Law
10:30am - 11:15am, 5th Jul 2018
Applying to Cambridge
Sidgwick Site, Lady Mitchell Hall
10:30am - 11:15am, 5th Jul 2018
Applying to Cambridge
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Music
11:00am - 11:45am, 5th Jul 2018
Applying to Cambridge
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Law
11:30am - 12:15pm, 5th Jul 2018
Applying to Cambridge
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Music
12:00pm - 12:45pm, 5th Jul 2018
Applying to Cambridge
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Law
10:15am - 11:00am, 6th Jul 2018
Applying to Cambridge
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Law
10:30am - 11:15am, 6th Jul 2018
Applying to Cambridge
Sidgwick Site, Lady Mitchell Hall
10:30am - 11:15am, 6th Jul 2018
Applying to Cambridge
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Music
11:00am - 11:45am, 6th Jul 2018
Applying to Cambridge
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Law
11:30am - 12:15pm, 6th Jul 2018
Applying to Cambridge
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Music
12:00pm - 12:45pm, 6th Jul 2018
Applying to Cambridge
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Law
Architecture
10:00am - 4:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Exhibition of student work
Department of Architecture
10:30am - 11:30am, 5th Jul 2018
Department tour - advanced booking required (reception@aha.cam.ac.uk)
Department of Architecture
12:00pm - 1:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Department tour - advanced booking required (reception@aha.cam.ac.uk)
Department of Architecture
2:45pm - 3:45pm, 5th Jul 2018
Department tour - advanced booking required (reception@aha.cam.ac.uk)
Department of Architecture
10:00am - 4:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Exhibition of student work
Department of Architecture
10:30am - 11:30am, 6th Jul 2018
Department tour - advanced booking required (reception@aha.cam.ac.uk)
Department of Architecture
12:00pm - 1:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Department tour - advanced booking required (reception@aha.cam.ac.uk)
Department of Architecture
2:45pm - 3:45pm, 6th Jul 2018
Department tour - advanced booking required (reception@aha.cam.ac.uk)
Department of Architecture
Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic
Archaeology
3:00pm - 3:45pm, 5th Jul 2018
Sample lecture
McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research
3:45pm - 5:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Department tour
McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research
3:00pm - 3:45pm, 6th Jul 2018
Sample lecture
McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research
3:45pm - 5:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Department tour
McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
12:00pm - 1:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Faculty drop-in
Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
2:00pm - 2:45pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
12:00pm - 1:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Faculty drop-in
Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
2:00pm - 2:45pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Classics
2:30pm - 3:15pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Classics
2:30pm - 3:15pm, 5th Jul 2018
Parents' and supporters' talk
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Classics
2:30pm - 3:15pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Classics
2:30pm - 3:15pm, 6th Jul 2018
Parents' and supporters' talk
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Classics
Computer Science
1:30pm - 2:15pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
West Cambridge Site, Computer Laboratory (William Gates Building)
1:30pm - 4:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Demonstrations and displays
West Cambridge Site, Computer Laboratory (William Gates Building)
1:30pm - 4:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Information stand
West Cambridge Site, Computer Laboratory (William Gates Building)
3:00pm - 3:45pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
West Cambridge Site, Computer Laboratory (William Gates Building)
1:30pm - 2:15pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
West Cambridge Site, Computer Laboratory (William Gates Building)
1:30pm - 4:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Demonstrations and displays
West Cambridge Site, Computer Laboratory/William Gates Building
1:30pm - 4:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Information stand
West Cambridge Site, Computer Laboratory (William Gates Building)
3:00pm - 3:45pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
West Cambridge Site, Computer Laboratory/William Gates Building
Economics
10:00am - 4:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Marshall Lecture (pre-recorded and repeated on the hour)
Faculty of Economics
2:30pm - 3:15pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Lady Mitchell Hall
10:00am - 4:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Marshall Lecture (pre-recorded and repeated on the hour)
Faculty of Economics
2:30pm - 3:15pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Lady Mitchell Hall
Education
English
Geography
10:00am - 4:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Exhibition of student work
Downing Site, Dept. of Geography
10:00am - 4:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Exhibition of student work
Downing Site, Dept. of Geography
History
History of Art
3:00pm - 4:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Fitzwilliam Museum tour - advanced booking required (email fc295@cam.ac.uk)
Fitzwilliam Museum
3:00pm - 4:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Fitzwilliam Museum tour - advanced booking required (email fc295@cam.ac.uk)
Fitzwilliam Museum
Law
Medicine
12:15pm - 4:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Information stand
New Museums Site, Babbage Lecture Theatre
1:15pm - 2:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
New Museums Site, Babbage Lecture Theatre
2:15pm - 3:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
New Museums Site, Babbage Lecture Theatre
3:15pm - 4:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
New Museums Site, Babbage Lecture Theatre
12:15pm - 4:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Information stand
New Museums Site, Babbage Lecture Theatre
1:15pm - 2:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
New Museums Site, Babbage Lecture Theatre
2:15pm - 3:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
New Museums Site, Babbage Lecture Theatre
3:15pm - 4:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
New Museums Site, Babbage Lecture Theatre
Modern and Medieval Languages
Land Economy
Linguistics
3:00pm - 3:45pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of History
3:00pm - 3:45pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of History
Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion
10:00am - 4:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Information stand
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Divinity
1:30pm - 2:15pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Divinity
10:00am - 4:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Information stand
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Divinity
1:30pm - 2:15pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Divinity
Philosophy
2:30pm - 3:15pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Divinity
2:30pm - 3:15pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Divinity
Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
Music
10:00am - 4:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Music Awards information stand
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Law
10:00am - 4:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Music Awards information stand
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Law
Mathematics
12:55pm - 1:40pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation (parents and supporters)
Faculty of Mathematics
2:35pm - 3:20pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation (parents and supporters)
Faculty of Mathematics
12:55pm - 1:40pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation (parents and supporters)
Faculty of Mathematics
2:35pm - 3:20pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation (parents and supporters)
Faculty of Mathematics
Natural Sciences
12:30pm - 1:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Plant Sciences department tour
Downing Site, Dept. of Plant Sciences
1:00pm - 1:45pm, 5th Jul 2018
Natural Sciences Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Lady Mitchell Hall
1:00pm - 1:30pm, 5th Jul 2018
Biochemistry sample lecture
Downing Site, Physiology Lecture Theatre
1:00pm - 1:30pm, 5th Jul 2018
Physics sample lecture
Downing site, Biffen lecture theatre
1:00pm - 4:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Zoology Department open
New Museums Site, Dept. of Zoology
1:35pm - 2:05pm, 5th Jul 2018
Earth Sciences sample lecture
Downing site, Biffen lecture theatre
1:45pm - 2:15pm, 5th Jul 2018
Natural Sciences Course presentation
West Cambridge Site, Cavendish Laboratory
1:45pm - 2:15pm, 5th Jul 2018
Physiology sample lecture
Downing Site, Physiology Lecture Theatre
2:00pm - 4:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Biochemistry displays and Q&A
Downing Site, Dept. of Biochemistry
2:20pm - 2:50pm, 5th Jul 2018
Materials Science presentation
West Cambridge, Cavendish Laboratory
2:25pm - 2:55pm, 5th Jul 2018
Pathology sample lecture
Downing site, Physiology lecture theatre
2:30pm - 3:15pm, 5th Jul 2018
Earth Sciences Department tour
Downing Site, Dept. of Earth Sciences
2:30pm - 4:30pm, 5th Jul 2018
Cavendish Laboratory open
West Cambridge, Cavendish Laboratory
3:00pm - 3:30pm, 5th Jul 2018
Physics sample lecture
West Cambridge, Cavendish Laboratory
3:00pm - 3:45pm, 5th Jul 2018
Pharmacology sample lecture
Downing site, Physiology lecture theatre
3:30pm - 4:15pm, 5th Jul 2018
Natural Sciences Course presentation
Downing Site, Biffen Lecture Theatre
3:30pm - 4:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Astrophysics sample lecture
West Cambridge, Cavendish Laboratory
3:30pm - 4:30pm, 5th Jul 2018
Materials Science Department open
West Cambridge, Dept. of Materials Science and Metallurgy
4:00pm - 4:45pm, 5th Jul 2018
Natural Sciences Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Music
12:30pm - 1:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Plant Sciences department tour
Downing Site, Dept. of Plant Sciences
1:00pm - 1:45pm, 6th Jul 2018
Natural Sciences Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Lady Mitchell Hall
1:00pm - 1:30pm, 6th Jul 2018
Biochemistry sample lecture
Downing Site, Physiology Lecture Theatre
1:00pm - 1:30pm, 6th Jul 2018
Physics sample lecture
Downing site, Biffen lecture theatre
1:00pm - 4:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Zoology Department open
New Museums Site, Dept. of Zoology
1:35pm - 2:05pm, 6th Jul 2018
Earth Sciences sample lecture
Downing site, Biffen lecture theatre
1:45pm - 2:15pm, 6th Jul 2018
Natural Sciences Course presentation
West Cambridge Site, Cavendish Laboratory
1:45pm - 2:15pm, 6th Jul 2018
Physiology sample lecture
Downing Site, Physiology Lecture Theatre
2:00pm - 4:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Biochemistry displays and Q&A
Downing Site, Dept. of Biochemistry
2:20pm - 2:50pm, 6th Jul 2018
Materials Science presentation
West Cambridge, Cavendish Laboratory
2:25pm - 2:55pm, 6th Jul 2018
Pathology sample lecture
Downing site, Physiology lecture theatre
2:30pm - 3:15pm, 6th Jul 2018
Earth Sciences Department tour
Downing Site, Dept. of Earth Sciences
2:30pm - 4:30pm, 6th Jul 2018
Cavendish Laboratory open
West Cambridge, Cavendish Laboratory
3:00pm - 3:30pm, 6th Jul 2018
Physics sample lecture
West Cambridge, Cavendish Laboratory
3:00pm - 3:45pm, 6th Jul 2018
Pharmacology sample lecture
Downing site, Physiology lecture theatre
3:30pm - 4:15pm, 6th Jul 2018
Natural Sciences Course presentation
Downing Site, Biffen Lecture Theatre
3:30pm - 4:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Astrophysics sample lecture
West Cambridge, Cavendish Laboratory
3:30pm - 4:30pm, 6th Jul 2018
Materials Science Department open
West Cambridge, Dept. of Materials Science and Metallurgy
4:00pm - 4:45pm, 6th Jul 2018
Natural Sciences Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Music
History and Modern Languages
2:00pm - 2:45pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of History
2:00pm - 2:45pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of History
History and Politics
Parents' and Supporters' Session
A summary of our Admissions Policy, and what the University and Colleges have to offer your prospective applicant. The session also includes a Q&A led by an Admissions Tutor.
10:30am - 11:15am, 5th Jul 2018
Parents' and Supporters' Session
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Law
10:30am - 11:15am, 5th Jul 2018
Parents' and Supporters' Session
Mill Lane Lecture Theatres
11:15am - 12:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Parents' and Supporters' Session
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Law
12:15pm - 1:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Parents' and Supporters' Session
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Law
10:30am - 11:15am, 6th Jul 2018
Parents' and Supporters' Session
Mill Lane Lecture Theatres
10:30am - 11:15am, 6th Jul 2018
Parents' and Supporters' Session
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Law
11:15am - 12:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Parents' and Supporters' Session
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Law
12:15pm - 1:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Parents' and Supporters' Session
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Law
International Students' Sessions
Information and advice for students from outside the UK/EU.
10:45am - 11:30am, 5th Jul 2018
Applying to Cambridge (International)
Mill Lane Lecture Theatres
11:45am - 12:30pm, 5th Jul 2018
Student Finance (International)
Mill Lane Lecture Theatres
10:45am - 11:30am, 6th Jul 2018
Applying to Cambridge (International)
Mill Lane Lecture Theatres
11:45am - 12:30pm, 6th Jul 2018
Student Finance (International)
Mill Lane Lecture Theatres
Teachers' and HE Advisers' Update
The latest information about the Admissions Policy and process for teachers and HE advisers.
11:00am - 12:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Teachers' and HE Advisers' Update
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Divinity
11:00am - 12:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Teachers' and HE Advisers' Update
Sidgwick Site, Faculty of Divinity
Chemical Engineering
11:00am - 5:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Department tours
West Cambridge Site, Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
11:00am - 5:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Department tours
West Cambridge Site, Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
11:00am - 11:45am, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentation
Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Mature Students' Session
Information and advice for prospective students aged 21 or over.
11:00am - 11:45am, 5th Jul 2018
Mature Students' Session
Mill Lane Lecture Theatres
11:00am - 11:45am, 6th Jul 2018
Mature Students' Session
Mill Lane Lecture Theatres
Student Life
Cambridge University Students’ Union (CUSU) session covering what it’s like to study, socialise and live in Cambridge.
Student Finance
An outline of the costs involved in going to university and the financial support available for (primarily UK) students.
11:30am - 12:15pm, 5th Jul 2018
Student Finance
Sidgwick Site, Little Mitchell Hall
11:30am - 12:15pm, 6th Jul 2018
Student Finance
Sidgwick Site, Little Mitchell Hall
Engineering
1:15pm - 5:00pm, 5th Jul 2018
Course presentations (at intervals)
Dept. of Engineering
1:15pm - 5:00pm, 6th Jul 2018
Course presentations (at intervals)
Dept. of Engineering