Preston Open Day - Saturday 22 November

An Open Day is an event when the university is open to students who are considering applying. They often include activities such as campus tours, subject talks, accommodation tours and finance talks

At a University of Lancashire Open Day you can expect a day filled with exploration, insight, and inspiration. It's the perfect chance to get your questions answered, from course details and career options, to accommodation, finance, and student life. 

We have lots on offer at our Open Days: 

• Welcome talk from our Vice Chancellor
• Subject talks, taster sessions, and facilities tours
• Meet our current students and learn about uni life 
• Subject stands where you can talk to our tutors 
• Campus and accommodation tours from our Student Ambassadors 
• Talks covering finance support, accommodation, and Degree Apprenticeships 
• Plenty of complimentary treats and refreshments throughout the day
• Personal statement workshops 
• Discounts and offers for restaurants, bars, and hotels in Preston city centre

If you want to find out more about Preston Open Days, visit our plan your Open Day webpage.

Open Days are a really good opportunity for you to get a feel for the place you might be studying at. After all, you'll be spending a lot of time there so you need to make sure you like it.

You might not know what subject you want to study and an Open Day can help you decide this. It is also a chance to speak to tutors and get a taste of the classes you might have. And, you can speak to real students and find out what life is really like at university. 

For our Preston Campus Open Days we are offering a travel bursary if you're travelling from outside of the North West.

If you're a fully registered attendee (prospective student) living outside of the North West, and you check-in at the event, you are eligible to receive the bursary to help offset your travel costs. After you have attended the Open Day, we will send you an email with the instructions on how to claim the bursary. It will be sent to the email address you registered to attend. The bursary will be paid directly into your bank account. You will then be asked to log in to the portal to withdraw the bursary into your chosen bank account.

Those living in the following postcode areas are not eligible for this bursary:

• PR, BB, FY, BL, WN, M, LA, L, OL, WA, SK, CH, CW

Prospective students living in the following postcodes are eligible for a £30 bursary:

• CA, DL, BD, HX, HD, S, DE, ST, TF

Prospective students living in the following postcodes are eligible for a £40 bursary:

• NE, DH, SR, TS, YO, HG, LS, WF

Prospective students living outside of the postcodes listed above are eligible for a £50 bursary.

You can park for free on any of our University car parks. The closest to the Student Centre are:

• Fylde Road Car Park (PR1 2XN), 5 minute walk
• Roeburn Car Park (PR2 2QQ), 4 minute walk
• Leighton Car Park (PR1 7EX), 6 minute walk
• Victoria Car Park (PR1 7QS), 5 minute walk
• Harrington Car Park (PR1 7BG), 5 minute walk

Please note council owned car parks are not free on the day of the event and normal pay and display rules apply.

There are blue badge spaces in all our car parks. There are also five blue badge spaces available directly behind the Student Centre, via Adelphi Street. If you or one of your guests require a blue badge space you do not need to notify us prior to your visit but if you have any questions please email the Open Days inbox.  

Visit our Open Day frequently asked questions page. You can also contact us directly by emailing Course Enquiries or calling +44 (0) 1772 892400.