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Undergraduate open days
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2026 open days
Check out the dates for our 2026 open days below:
- Saturday 17 October
- Sunday 22 November
Can’t make these dates? We also offer bespoke tours.
94% of our graduates are in work or further study*
Join us at an open day to find out how your course will prepare you for your dream career.
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2026 and based on 2023/24 leavers
Get a real feel for your course
Meet the lecturers, ask questions, see course-specific facilities – you’ll leave with a real insight into what studying at UoG is really like.
Ask current students your questions
Our students will be on-hand throughout the day – take a campus tour, ask any questions, and gain an honest insight into uni life.
See where you’ll call home
We promise first-year students guaranteed accommodation. You’ll be able to take a look around both on and off-campus options.
Only 2 dates remaining in autumn (Sat 17 October and Sun 22 November) – secure your place.
What your day could look like
- 10am – check in and enjoy a complimentary drink
- Mid-morning – get an overview of UoG at our Welcome Talk
- Late morning – head to your Course Talk and meet the lecturers
- Noon – enjoy lunch at our refectory or an off-site option at City Campus
- Early afternoon – take a student-led campus tour and see our facilities
- Late afternoon – get your questions answered by our student support teams. If your course requires an interview or portfolio, staff will be able to give you advice.
- 3pm – visit our off-campus halls or head into Cheltenham or Gloucester
“The campus just felt like the right environment for me. The lecturers I met were approachable and truly passionate about their subject.
– Darcy, Games Art student
See inside an open day
87% of students say they are more likely to apply to UoG after attending an open day*
*based on students surveyed following our June 2026 open day
Hear from our students
Travel discounts
We know that travel costs can be a barrier, especially with the rising cost of living. To help make your visit more affordable, we’re offering support with your journey to our open days.
Up to £75 towards your travel costs*
20% off National Express
20% off Great Western Railway
*for eligible visitors
How to claim your discount
*Eligibility criteria apply and have been set based on our Access and Participation Plan. Please check eligibility terms and conditions and fill in the application form at least one week before the open day.
- Use promo code UOGL20
- Discount only valid for students travelling to offer holder/open days at University of Gloucestershire.
- Redeemable from any location to Cheltenham Royal Wells Bus Station or Gloucester Transport Hub.
- Only valid for travel to offer holder/open days on the following dates: 16-18 October and 21-23 November 2026.
- Valid for 1 person per booking
- Tickets must be booked 3 days in advance of travel date. The return journey (if applicable) must be booked at the time of the outward journey.
- Offer cannot be used in conjunction with concessionary fares, discount Coachcards, Restricted fares, or in conjunction with any other promotional offer.
- Offer cannot be used on third-party services. Read the full National Express terms and conditions.
- All tickets are issued and all passengers are carried subject to National Express’ General Conditions of Carriage.
UoG is offering a 20% discount on Great Western Railway (GWR) rail tickets for students travelling to on-campus opens days. Use code GLOSOPENDAY26
Advance tickets must be booked using this webpage by 6pm the day before travel.
- Use code GLOSOPENDAY26 at checkout to apply the discount (subject to availability)
- Fixed-date tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable.
- Need help booking your ticket? Call GWR on 0345 700 0125 (option 3, then option 1)
- Terms and conditions apply – see dropdown below for details.
- This offer is only available for travel on GWR services. If you are travelling from or within a region of the country that is not part of this network, then you will need to purchase a separate ticket.
- The destination must be relevant to University of Gloucestershire. For example, Gloucester Station and Cheltenham Spa Station.
- Origin of the journey must be within the GWR network, but please note that Advance Purchase tickets are not available for short-distance journeys.
- The scheme is only available for use with Advance Purchase tickets. These set times and dates of travel are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
- The Open Days GWR travel offer is available for the dates provided by University of Gloucestershire and the week that the event takes place, running from Saturday to the next Sunday. So, stay for more than a day to get a feel for the local scene.
- Discount can be used with the Railway Card 16-25. Tick the box on the page next to it and select from the drop-down menu.
Explore your campus
Once you’ve booked your place, we’ll let you know which campus to attend.
You can also visit our off-campus accommodation – Pittville Student Village in Cheltenham, and Upper Quay and Blackfriars Residences in Gloucester.
Book your place
Contact us
If you have any other questions, or special requests for our open days, get in touch using the options below.