Your Open Day Guide
An Open Day is all about you. It’s your opportunity to explore the campus and meet our staff before deciding which university is your first choice. To help you get the most out of your visit, take a look at this guide for information on how to check in, what sessions are running, and how to get here on the day.
Open day times: 9:30am - 3pm (Last entry 2pm)
Arriving at your Open Day
Checking in
There are three check in locations across campus, make sure you check in so you can claim your travel contribution!
- Oastler Building (Queensgate Campus)
- Barbara Hepworth Building (Queensgate Campus)
- Daphne Steele (National Health Innovation Campus, Southgate) Watch our video for the safe walking route from the Queensgate campus to the National Health Innovation Campus.
Need a quieter or more accessible check in? Visit the helpdesk in Student Central and we’ll be able to help you there.
Have any questions?
If you have any queries or special requirements for us to take into consideration please contact us before the day on +44 (0)1484 472 282 or e-mail schools.liaison@hud.ac.uk.
Open Day Programme
You can browse the sessions that will be taking place for each area below. You can also view the Open Day session times here on our website or in the event programme. You'll receive this physical copy of the programme before the event or you can pick up one when you check in on the day.
Finding your session
Your programme includes the location for each session. It also has a handy map to help you get around campus and find our food outlets. Student Ambassadors will be on hand to guide you around campus.
There’s no need to book sessions in advance - our programmes are here just to help you in planning for your day.
You can browse the sessions that will be taking place for each area below:
- General Talks
- Tours
- Subject Sessions
You can view the Open Day session times on our website and in the event programme. There’s no need to book sessions in advance - just use the online programme to plan your day. You’ll receive a physical copy of the programme before the event or you can pick one up when you check in.
| Type | Session | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Talk | Introduction to the University of Huddersfield |
9.45am - 10.15am 12.00pm - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 1.30pm |
| Talk | Student Finance |
11.15am - 12.00pm 12.30pm - 1.15pm |
| Talk |
Introduction to Higher Education including UCAS If you miss the live presentation you can watch our video on applying to university through UCAS. |
1.30pm - 2.15pm |
| Talk & Tour |
Practicing Faith at University Learn about the University’s Faith and Chaplaincy Services, which offer support and guidance to students and staff of all faiths and none. |
11:30pm - 12.00pm |
| Type | Session | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tour | Student Accommodation Tours |
10.00am - 3.00pm |
| Tour | Campus Tours |
11.00am - 3.00pm |
| Tour | Library Tours - at regular intervals to fit with your schedule and will last no more than 20 minutes. |
9.30am - 3.00pm |
| Tour | Welcome to the Students' Union |
9.30am - 3.00pm |
| Drop-in | Student zone chat to current students about their experiences |
11.00am - 3.00pm |
Use these talks as an opportunity to meet your academic team, tour the facilities and attend talks that will help you learn more about your course. Click on the subject you want to learn more about and get times for each session they're holding.
- Accounting, Finance and Economics
- Architecture and the Built Environment
- Design
- Drama and Musical Theatre
- Business Management and Marketing
- Engineering
- English and History
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Education, Childhood, Early Years and Teacher Training
- Fashion and Costume
- Film, Photography and Visual Arts
- Health Professions and Social Care
- Law
- Journalism and Media
- Games Development
- Music
- Music Technology
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Sport
Before you arrive
Explore our campus
You’ll find lots of information on this page about the various buildings on site, our Students’ Union, Library, food and drink outlets, accommodation and onsite safety policies and services.
Campus accessibility
As part of our ongoing campus developments, we continually aim to prioritise the the access of all students, staff and visitors to all areas campus. Explore our accessible routes and campus map.
How to find us
The University is a 10 minute walk from Huddersfield Train Station. One of our Student Ambassadors will be at the station from 8:45am to 1pm to guide you to the University campus.
Whether you're arriving at one of our Open Days by car, train, bus or on foot, you can find out how to get here on our maps and directions webpages to help you with your journey.
Our Postcode
Queensgate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3DH
Free parking
There’s free parking on the day in our University car parks for Open Day visitors.
They’re only a couple of minutes’ walk away. Use the postcodes below:
*Our contribution towards travel cost
After the Open Day, you can claim up to £75 towards your journey between your home address and the University of Huddersfield, if you attend (make sure you check in on the day so that we know that you attended). The below table provides details of the contributions we will make:
| Miles from Huddersfield | Contribution amount |
|---|---|
| Less than 20 miles | £10.00 |
| 20 - 69 miles | £25.00 |
| 70 - 149 miles | £40.00 |
| 150 or more miles | £75.00 |
Claiming your reimbursement
Claiming your travel contribution is simple. After your visit to campus, you will receive an email from Aspire at Huddersfield. This will include instructions and a link to their online portal so that you can claim your travel contribution. Please allow up to five working days after your visit to campus to receive your email from Aspire at Huddersfield.
For more information see our Travel cost contribution scheme Terms and Conditions.
While you're on campus
Our new Daphne Steele Building
Explore our new facilities for Health Professional degree courses and find out more about our brand new Daphne Steele building.
Food options with Huddersfood
Explore the many food options and dining outlets across campus and enjoy convenient, tasty choices during your visit.
Meet the support teams
Our Support Services are available for all students. They can help with a range of things from student finance to careers and wellbeing to accommodation.
Sign up for emails
Is the event you want to attend not yet open for booking? Sign up for our emails to be the first to hear when booking is available, plus other tips and info about applying for undergraduate courses.