Cambridge Open Days are aimed at prospective applicants from Year 12 (or equivalent) and Year 13 and mature applicants (aged 21 or over), together with their parents or supporters, to help them learn more about the University. If you are considering applying for an undergraduate course, open days are held in July to visit colleges and departments and September to visit colleges.
The next colleges open day is 12 September 2025 and is for prospective undergraduates who are thinking of applying in October 2025 for entry in 2026.
During our open days, you can find out about courses, St John's College and the University departments. You’ll be able to explore the College with a current student as your guide and ask our current staff and students questions about living and studying at the University of Cambridge. You can learn about our facilities, the application process, student life and ways to finance your studies.
On a typical open day, we have events running and host tours of the College with current students between 9.30am and 4.30pm (UK time).
During our September open day there will also be a drop-in event in Hall so you can chat to the Director of Studies in the subject you are interested in, plus talks called Making a competitive Cambridge application in the coming UCAS round, and Q&A sessions. The Tutor for Undergraduate Admissions will host an evening talk on 11 September as well for prospective students staying overnight.
As the format for all open days is similar, you only need to attend on one occasion to find out what you need to know to help you to apply.
To find out more about open days, visit the University website.
Outside of open days, prospective applicants are welcome to visit for a self-guided tour. For further information and to check the College is open to prospective applicants on the day you would like to visit, please email the Admissions team.
