Open Days

Oxford students are not only members of a college, but also of a subject department. Depending on the course you choose, you would usually have your lectures and do any laboratory work in your department with students from other colleges.

Our colleges are at the heart of the Oxford student experience and visiting colleges is a great way to get an understanding of what sets Oxford apart from other universities. All our undergraduates are a member of a college. 

There’s a lot to see and do in Oxford on Open Days. Read our advice about how to make the most of your time on the day.

Oxford is one of the world’s most beautiful and popular cities, and well worth visiting if you’re considering studying here. To make the most of your time, take a look at our travel advice in advance.

Hosted at the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, the Open Day Information Centre hosts a range of talks, including for parents and teachers, and information stalls staffed by our student service teams.  

Oxford’s world-class museums house rare treasures from the natural world as well as amazing art and artefacts and our libraries are some of the best-resourced and most awe-inspiring places to study anywhere in the world. Don't miss the opportunity to visit when here for the Open Day. 

Many colleges offer free or subsidised accommodation for visitors travelling to Oxford for our Open Days.