These days are designed for anyone who’s been made an offer by BU, and would like an opportunity to visit us and learn more about their specific course.

These events are an optional extra to help you make your decision and therefore you are not required to attend. If you’ve previously attended an Open Day you may find some of the content on these events is repeated. However, each event does aim to give you further information about course and the university.

If you haven’t had the chance to visit BU before, then this is a great opportunity to see if the course is right for you before confirming your first and second choices on your application.

Frequently asked questions:

1.    How do I hear about Applicant Open Days?

If you are successful in your application and offered a place with us here at BU all the details of possible Applicant Open Days for your course will be listed in your offer letter, including all the details you need to register and attend the day.

2.    Can family members/friends join me on an Applicant Open Day?

Yes, of course. We appreciate how important family members and friends’ opinions are in making such a big decision and therefore they’ll be able to join in on all talks and tours throughout the day.

3.    I can’t make any of the available dates for the Applicant Open Days, are there any more opportunities to visit BU?

We operate an open-Campus policy at both of our campuses, so you’re more than welcome to come and visit whenever it suits you.

For either Talbot or Lansdowne Campus, you can collect a self-guided tour booklet from one of our reception desks when you arrive, or download them in advance:

• Talbot Campus self-guided tour – booklet (pdf – 884kb)
• Lansdowne Campus self-guided tour – booklet (pdf – 1mb).

For information on travelling to Bournemouth University campuses please see our transport and maps pages.

4.    Is there parking available for the Applicant Open Days?

Yes, we have parking available on campus for these events. We’ll send you further information by email once you’ve registered for the event.

5.    Do I need to attend an Applicant Open Day if I’ve already been on an Open Day?

No, this is purely an optional event for you. The event is ideal if you want to ask any more questions about your course, refresh your memory, or if you didn’t get the chance to visit Bournemouth during the main Open Days, in October and November.

We do repeat some content delivered at the main Open Days. Some events offer new sessions, such as practical workshops.

6.    Do we get to see accommodation on an Applicant Open Day?

If you are attending an Applicant Open Day on Talbot Campus then we’ll be able to show you our Student Village. However there won’t be any viewings of our accommodation on our Lansdowne Campus.

You can find out more about all of our Halls of Residence and Unilet (BU managed) accommodation on our webpages.

7.    Do I need to wear smart clothes when attending an Applicant Open Day?

As part of the day involves a Campus tour, it is important to wear sensible footwear and clothing for an outdoor tour. Smart wear is not essential.