Applicant Days

If you're looking to study with the University of Chester in 2026, sample university life by joining us for an Applicant Day.

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Our Applicant Days are a great opportunity to meet current students, learn more about the University and get a taste of student life so you can decide if Chester is right for you.

When are Applicant Days?

Our 2026 Applicant Days will be available to book soon, and we’ll email offer holders when booking goes live. The Chester Applicant Days will be on the following dates:

Chester Locations

Saturday 24th January 2026

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Wednesday 18th February 2026

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Saturday 21st March 2026

Chester Locations

Saturday 25th April 2026

What happens at an applicant day?

Discover more about your course at a subject session

Take student-led campus tours and explore our range of accommodation

Speak to academic staff, current students, and our student support teams

Meet other students just like you!

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Visit Us at the University of Chester

Before you get here

The University of Chester has learning sites in Warrington and Birkenhead, in addition to locations across Chester city centre. Where you visit on an applicant day, will depend on your chosen course - all of the details will be in your booking confirmation. If you want to check where your course is based beforehand, do a quick search for your course, where you'll find location details.

Book your place

There are currently no events available to book. Please check again soon.

Other options to visit us

Campus Tours

Thinking of joining us and would like to view our excellent facilities? This is your chance to explore our residential Exton Park site in Chester.

Open Days

If you are looking to start university in September 2025, Open Days are the ideal opportunity for you to visit before applying.

Take a virtual tour

If you can't attend an on-campus event, why not take a look at our virtual tours to get a feel for our locations and facilities.

Frequently asked questions

You may have already attended an Open Day prior to making your application. Applicant Days are designed to help you with your decision on whether to make the University of Chester your Firm or Insurance choice, by offering a tailored event with more information about your course and University Facilities.

Bookings will be open for our Applicant Days later in the year. If you would like to receive an email when bookings are open, please register your interest on our register your interest form.

If you are invited to attend an Applicant Day you may be able to claim up to £100 for yourself and one guest's travel costs. Criteria includes being eligible for free school meals/pupil premium; being a ‘Looked After Child’/have been in local authority care or are a young carer yourself.

Please visit our Visit Us Travel Bursary page for full terms and conditions.