Open Day dates
- Saturday, 05 July 2025
- Sunday, 17 August 2025
- Sunday, 12 October 2025
- Saturday, 1 November 2025
- Saturday, 22 November 2025
What to expect at an Open Day
- ain an insight into your subject area
- iew course-specific facilities and resources
- visit the student accommodation
- et a feel for student life at Bangor
- ttend presentations on topics such as student life and finance
- amiliarise yourself with the University buildings and Bangor itself.
Please let us know beforehand by emailing openday@bangor.ac.uk if you or anyone in your party has a disability or mobility problems so that we can make any necessary arrangements.
If for any reason you are unable to attend any of the Open Day dates and would like to arrange an individual visit to the University please email openday@bangor.ac.uk.
Get ready for an Open Day
There’s a lot to fit in to one day so read the programme and make a note of everything you’d like to see and do before you arrive.
Think of any questions you have beforehand – you may have questions for staff about the entry requirements or the modules offered on your course or questions for current students about student life at Bangor e.g., the clubs and societies offered here.
Although most University buildings are within walking distance of the main building where you’ll be signing in, you’ll be amazed by how much walking you’ll do during an Open Day so wear shoes or trainers that you’ll be happy to wear all day. We also can’t guarantee what the weather will be like so bring a coat or jacket with you.
Open Day Programme
The Open Day programme will be available in due course.
Book your place
Why Choose Bangor?
As well as our quality teaching and excellent facilities, there are many other things that make studying here a truly unique university experience. Bangor is a small, friendly city and you’re sure to settle in quickly. And, if you like mountain-top sunrises and beach sunsets, you'll love our location.
Live in convenient, modern accommodation
Be close to the University, the city and your friends by living in University accommodation. Choose to stay in one of our two student villages - Ffriddoedd or St Mary's - and you'll be living in modern and spacious accommodation within walking distance of the main University buildings.
An inspiring place to Live and Learn that's closer than you think
The location, the scenery and the surrounding area are amongst the reasons why many of our students choose to come here. We're also easier to get to than you may think - Bangor is well connected by road and rail.
We place a high priority on supporting our students
From the moment you arrive you’ll be given as much help and support as you need. From managing your budget, to mental health advice, there is a team of staff dedicated to making sure you thrive.
A range of Clubs and Societies
Our award-winning Students' Union Clubs and Societies are a great way to meet like-minded people. So, whether it’s a lifetime passion of yours, or a sport or activity that you have always wanted to try, there is plenty to keep you busy in your spare time.
Take a look around some of our amazing buildings and facilities
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Practical Information
We’re far easier to get to than you might think – there are good road links to Bangor along the north Wales coast from the M56 and M6.
By road
Postcode LL57 2DG will bring you to the Main University Building, where our Open Day begins. There are several University car parks around the Main University Building and also in lower Bangor.
If you follow the 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Open Day signs around Bangor and you'll arrive at one of our car parks (where parking is free of charge). Open Day guides will then show you where you need to go.
By train or bus
See the & websites for public transport information.
By ferry
From Ireland, you can cross on the ferry to Holyhead which is half an hour away from Bangor.
By air
Both Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport are around two hours from Bangor, by train or car
Parking at the University car parks is free of charge. Park and Ride facilities have been arranged for the Open Day – this will be signposted from the A55/A5 approach roads to the University. Buses will take you the short distance from the car park to the Main University Building between 8.30am-10.30am. Visitors can also park in any of the University’s designated car parks around the Main University Building on College Road, but space here is limited.
- Follow the signs for the Park & Ride car parks on the Deiniol Road science campus OR for those requiring disabled car parking space, please come straight to the Main Building on College Road.
- The first thing you need to do upon arrival is head for our ‘sign-in area’, located in a big marquee outside the Main University Building on College Road. Staff and students on the Deiniol Road science campus will direct you to the Park & Ride buses – or you can walk through the Pontio building and up the hill to the Main University Building.
- Once the Park & Ride car parks on the Deiniol Road science campus are full – or if you’re arriving after 10.30am – please drive straight to the Main University Building on College Road where staff will direct you to available car parking spaces.
- Upon arrival at the the Main University Building on College Road, head for the Open Day ‘sign-in area’ in the marquee outside the Main University Building. Staff will be there to greet you and direct you to the next part of your day.
- Once you’ve signed in with staff at the marquee, if in doubt about where to go or what to do next, just ask anyone in either a purple Bangor t-shirt (Student guides) or turquoise Bangor t-shirt (staff helpers)
- We’ll provide you with a printed version of the programme so that you have that to hand throughout the day.
- You’ll be able to make the most of your Open Day Experience, if you’ve already decided what activities you want to attend.
- We offer subject talks throughout the day to give you an opportunity to attend more than one subject talk.
- Be prepared for it to be busy at times – our Open Days regularly attract large numbers.
- Be aware that we have to limit capacity for some talks and tours, but activities are repeated throughout the day.
- Be prepared to be flexible – if the first subject talk you want to attend is full, you’ll be directed to alternative talks such as the VC’s Talk or the Accommodation presentation or you may want to do one of the tours instead.
- Choosing to attend a subject talk at a different time may also mean that the session will be quieter, giving you more time to ask questions or talk to staff and students.
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