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Three students walking and talking inside one of the buildings on ARU's Cambridge campus

Undergraduate Open Days at ARU

Open Days are the perfect opportunity to come and explore life at ARU. Bring your parents and supporters.

Upcoming Open Day: Saturday 3 October 2026, 10am

Book on an open day for 2027 entry Looking to start university in 2027? Next open day 3 October 2026.

Book on a Clearing open day for September 2026 entry Looking to start university this year? Book on our special Clearing open day.

What happens on the day

Explore campus
Get to know where you’ll study, socialise and relax.
Attend talks
Hear about student finance, accommodation and support services.
Find out how to apply
Speak to our Admissions Team about applying to university.
Ace your personal statement
Get 1:1 advice on your personal statement.
Meet your tutors
Chat to your tutors and attend a course or faculty talk.
Chat to other students
Hear all about life at university from our Student Ambassadors.
View accommodation
Speak to our accommodation team, view occupied student accommodation or take a virtual tour.
Learn about apprenticeships
Chat to one of our degree apprentice experts.

How to find us

Entrance to Helmore Building on ARU Cambridge campus

Cambridge

View of Mill Pond and Lord Ashcroft Building

Chelmsford

Outside the main entrance to University House

Peterborough

Main entrance to ARU campus at Writtle

Writtle

Blue badge holders

If you're a blue badge holder and would like to arrange parking, please get in touch with us before the event:

01245 686868 [email protected]

Free and discounted travel

You can often get free or discounted travel from our travel partner Greater Anglia. We'll publish details here before Open Days take place.

If you're planning to travel to campus by train, please check your journey for disruptions ahead of time Any disruptions should be listed on the Greater Anglia website.