Prepare for your visit

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Open Days are a great opportunity to discover everything Leeds has to offer and find out what it’s like to live and learn as part of our vibrant student community.

Here are some top tips for getting the most out of your day.

Visit your booked subject talks – our academic teams are ready to share their experiences and help you decide which course is right for you.
Chat to our student ambassadors – they are super friendly and have lots of information about studying at Leeds.
Discover our facilities – explore the labs where you’ll make your first discovery, visit our gallery spaces for your final year show and see the inspirational study spaces – whatever your subject area there’s something for you.
Ask questions! We’re here to help.
Go on a tour – from accommodation viewings and the Leeds University Union to our libraries and The Edge sports centre – there’s so much to see.
Make time to explore the beautiful campus – look out for the bunnies!

Video transcript for Top tips for your Open Day.

Don’t be afraid to ask any questions, no matter how small they may seem.

Katie, Law

Open day sessions

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We have a number of different sessions running throughout the day. Your personal booking page contains details of all the activities you’ve booked, including locations and times.

Subject talks (pre-booking advised)

A subject talk is a great way to get an academic overview of the course you will be studying. You can find out more about the subject and the exciting opportunities on offer.

Subject drop-ins and tours (pre-booking advised for tours)

Want to make a discovery in the lab? Gain inspiration in our studio and gallery spaces? Practice your dentistry skills in our clinical skills classrooms? Visit our on-campus TV studio and cinema space? Or see our modern study spaces, study support and unique collections in our libraries?

Our subject drop-ins and tours help you to discover where and how you will learn. Get the opportunity to ask subject specialists your questions and chat to current students about their favourite modules.

Taster lectures

Your chance to get a taste of university study by hearing from our renowned academic team on a subject related to your course. Our academics’ globally recognised research feeds directly into your teaching, so you’ll benefit from the latest knowledge and thinking.

Planning your day

Your personal booking page, which can be accessed through your booking confirmation email, contains details of all the activities you’ve booked, including locations and times. Simply search ‘Your Open Day booking confirmation’ in your emails from the University of Leeds and follow the link. You will receive a text reminder the day before the event with a link to your booking page.

Most general University activities are available without pre-booking. This includes our Information Fair, accommodation viewings, library tours, Students’ Union tour and The Edge sports centre.

Activities will finish with enough time to get to your next session. Find out more about the types of activities happening on Open Day.

To help you navigate campus, our Open Day guide will be available on the day, which includes maps and listings of general University activities.

Visiting with friends and guests

Parents, guardians, family and friends are welcome to attend our Open Days. However, due to capacity constraints, some sessions have a limit on the number of guests you can bring in with you.

Please note, all under 18s must be accompanied by a guardian while on the University campus.

Staying overnight

If you need to stay overnight, we recommend you book accommodation in advance. The Welcome to Yorkshire website gives lots of options for places to stay. Many city centre hotels are less than 15 minutes’ walk from campus.