There are many opportunities to find out more about studying at Cambridge, and one of the best is to attend one of our annual Open Days. Your School will be able to advise you of these events and further information can be obtained here and from the College Admissions Office.

Open Days

You don’t have to attend an open day to apply to Cambridge but visiting us does give you a chance to absorb the atmosphere, find out more about admissions procedures, courses and facilities, and ask any questions you may have. The University and Colleges organise a large number of open days for Year 12 (or equivalent) students each year. In 2012, Admissions Open Days will be held on:

Saturday 12 May 2012 (Mathematics only)
Thursday 5 July 2012 (All subjects)
Friday 6 July 2012 (All subjects)

The format of each Open Day includes presentations by the Admissions Tutor and students at Caius, tours, informal chats with students and fact–finding sessions. There will also be an opportunity to discuss in detail the University’s courses and any specific admissions requirements with Directors of Studies and the Admissions Tutor. Lunch will be provided. You are welcome to attend an Open Day on your own or with your school, although you will need to book a place as numbers are limited. Accommodation is available for those travelling long distances. The July Open Days coincide with Open Days held at a number of other Colleges and Departments.

To book a place on an open day, please download, print out and return a completed booking form (document in word .doc format)

Visiting at other times

School groups are also welcome to visit at other times of the year by appointment. The Admissions Tutor, Dr Andrew Bell, or another member of College staff will usually be available to speak to students and teachers about studying at and applying to Cambridge. Individuals or small groups can usually look around the College without prior appointment. Simply introduce yourself to the Porters at the main entrance to the College on Trinity Street. If you wish to speak to the Admissions Tutor or a Director of Studies when you visit, you should make an appointment in advance through the admissions office.

Events in schools

If you would like to arrange for the Admissions Tutor or another member of College staff to visit your school please contact the Admissions Office. We undertake many such visits each year and they are always very useful events. The normal format involves an afternoon or evening talk to teachers, students and parents. Often events are run jointly with a representative from Oxford, and a school may well host students, parents and teachers from a number of neighbouring schools. Other formats are of course possible.