Study with us Undergraduate Open Days
Open Days 2026
Our on-campus Open Days are your opportunity to find out everything there is to know about life here at the University of Strathclyde!
Here are this year’s dates:
- Tuesday, 1 September 2026
- Saturday, 3 October 2026
Register now to book your place at our 2026 Undergraduate Open Days. You'll find out what courses are on offer, learn about the application processes, and explore our city centre campus.
Download our open day programme for September 1 2026.
Visiting Opportunities
If you can't make it along to an Open Day, there are other ways to come and get a taste of what life is like at Strathclyde, both in person and online.
Take a look at our other Visiting Opportunities to see if there's something to suit you. See you soon!
Meet the students
Come along to our Meet the Students point on level 4 of the Learning & Teaching Building and find out from our current students what it’s really like to study here.
Campus tours
A great way to see the campus is to go on a campus tour, led by our student ambassadors.
Tours take approximately 40 minutes and leave from the Meet the Students point starting from 9.30am; the last tour departs at 1.45pm.
Accommodation
Visit the Student Accommodation stand in the Learning & Teaching building, Level 3.
Campus tours also pass through the Student Village and you can find out more at our Accommodation session:
Accommodation presentation:
9.45am to 10.15am
12pm to 12.30pm (repeat session)
TL325, Learning & Teaching Building
Strathclyde Sport
Visit our state-of-the-art Strathclyde Sport building.
The centre includes a 25-metre swimming pool, two sports halls, 180 plus capacity fitness suite, cycling area, dance studio, squash courts and four consultation and treatment rooms.
Tours depart every half hour from 10am from outside the main entrance. The last tour departs at 2pm.
Library
The Library in the Curran building is open to visitors and Library staff will be on hand to offer guidance and answer any questions.
There is also a stand in the Exhibition Area in the Learning & Teaching building, Level 3 where you can get more information.
Students’ Union
Strath Union will be open from 9.30am, with lots going on.
The Union is located on levels 1 & 2 of the Learning & Teaching building.
Safety on campus
Please be aware of the following safety matters during your visit:
If the fire alarm sounds, please vacate the building immediately; do not use the lifts and remain outside until advised by a member of University Security staff that you may re-enter the building.
Please do not enter buildings or offices which are not shown in the programme as being open to the public.
Please be aware that streets around the campus are busy public thoroughfares; traffic-controlled pedestrian crossing points are the safest way to cross.
Food & drink
Refreshments are available in the following locations on campus:
- Aura, Level 1, Lord Hope building
- Caffeine Lab, Level 4, Royal College building, 8.30 to 3 pm
- Grab and Go, Level 3, Learning & Teaching building, 8am to 4pm
- Social Bite, Level 1, Curran building, 8.30 to 4pmTodd's,
- Street Food Bites, Level 3, Learning & Teaching building, 12pm to 2pm
Mini lectures & department tours
Mini lectures are aimed primarily at prospective students.
Please note that if the lecture theatre is nearing capacity, entry may be restricted to prospective students only.
Many lectures are repeated later to allow as many visitors as possible to attend.
Staff from all the subject areas in the Exhibition Areas can also provide the information delivered in the lectures.
| Area of interest | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 9.45am to 10.15am | TL325, Learning & Teaching building |
| Accommodation (repeat session) |
12pm to 12.30pm | TL325, Learning & Teaching building |
| Graduate Apprenticeships | 10.30am to 11am | R426, Level 4, Royal College building |
| Graduate Apprenticeships (repeat session) |
12pm to 12.30pm | R426, Level 4, Royal College building |
| Parents & Carers Information | 10.30am to 11am | CW602, Strathclyde Business School, Cathedral Wing |
| Parents & Carers Information (repeat session) |
12pm to 12.30pm | JA314, John Anderson building |
| Performance Sport Scholarships | 12.45pm to 1.15pm | SW105, Level 1, Strathclyde Business School, Stenhouse Wing |
| Pre-entry Course | 11.15am to 11.45am | JA317, Level 3, John Anderson building |
| Student Funding – Students from England, Northern Ireland, Wales & Republic of Ireland | 11.15am to 11.45am | SW105, Level 1, Strathclyde Business School, Stenhouse Wing |
| Study Abroad | 12pm to 12.30pm | R667, Level 6, Royal College building |
| Study Abroad (repeat session) |
1.30pm to 2pm | R426, Level 4, Royal College building |
Exhibition Area: Assembly Hall, James Weir Building
At each department stand, you can find out more about the courses on offer. In addition, departments will be running mini lectures and special activities.
| Subject area/degree programmes | Information, Mini Lectures, Tours & Activities |
|---|---|
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Architecture Degree programme: Architectural Studies) |
Mini lecture:
Architecture Design Studios, Level 3, James Weir Building Tours of the department will follow the mini lectures. For details, visit the Architecture stand. |
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Biomedical Engineering Degree programme: Biomedical Engineering |
Mini lecture: 12.45pm to 1.15pm GH514, Level 5, Graham Hills Building Tours of the department will also be available. For details, please come to the Biomedical Engineering stand. |
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Chemical & Process Engineering Degree programme: Chemical Engineering |
Mini lecture:
Tours of the department will also be available. For details, visit the Chemical Engineering stand. |
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Civil & Environmental Engineering Degree programmes:
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Mini lecture:
Tours of the department will also be available. For details, visit the Civil Engineering stand. |
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Design, Manufacturing Degree programmes:
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Mini lecture:
JW706b, Level 7, James Weir Building Tours of the department will also be available. For details, please come to the Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management stand. |
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Electronic & Electrical Degree programmes:
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Mini lecture:
R641, Level 6, Royal College building Tours of the department will also be available. For details, visit the Electronic & Electrical Engineering stand. |
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Mechanical & Aerospace Degree programmes:
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Mini lectures:
JA325, Level 3, John Anderson Building |
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Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering Degree programmes:
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Mini lectures:
HD113, Level 1, Henry Dyer Building |
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Prosthetics & Orthotics Degree programme: |
Mini lecture: 10.30am to 11am R345, Level 3, Royal College BuildingA guided tour of the department takes place at 11.30am in the National Centre for Prosthetics & Orthotics, Curran Building. |
| The Engineering Academy |
Mini lectures:
Tours of the department will also be available. For details, please visit the Engineering Academy stand. |
Exhibition Area: The Barony Hall
At each department stand you can find out more about the courses on offer, including our joint degree programmes. In addition, departments will be running mini lectures and special activities.
| Subject area | Mini lectures |
|---|---|
| BA Humanities & Social Sciences |
SW105, Level 1, Strathclyde Business School, Stenhouse Wing
R512, Level 5, Royal College Building
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| Education BA Joint Honours |
JA314, Level 3, John Anderson Building
R641, Level 6, Royal College Building |
| Education & Curricular Studies |
R345, Level 3, Royal College Building |
| English & Creative Writing |
R512, Level 5, Royal College Building |
| French |
JA317, Level 3, John Anderson Building |
| History |
GH514, Level 5, Graham Hills Building
R512, Level 5, Royal College Building |
| Journalism, Media & Communication |
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| Law |
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| Politics & International Relations | 1.30pm to 2pm JA325, Level 3, John Anderson Building |
| Primary Education |
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| Psychology |
TL325, Level 3, Learning and Teaching Building |
| Social Policy | 12.45pm to 1.15pm JA314, Level 3, John Anderson Building |
| Social Work |
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| Spanish |
JA317, Level 3, John Anderson Building |
| Speech & Language Pathology |
JA314, Level 3, John Anderson building |
| Sport & Physical Activity |
R426, Level 4, Royal College Building
R345, Level 3, Royal College Building |
Exhibition Area: Learning & Teaching Building, Level 3
At each department stand you can find out more about the courses on offer. In addition, departments will be running mini lectures and special activities.
| Subject area/degree programmes | Information, Mini Lectures, Tours & Activities |
|---|---|
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Biomolecular Science Degree programmes:
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Mini lectures:
Tours of the department will also be available. For details, please come to the Biomolecular Sciences or Pharmacy stand. Places are limited. |
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Chemistry Degree programmes:
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Mini lecture:
In our mini lecture you'll hear about our department, our courses, and our students' experiences. A practical demonstration will showcase how chemistry benefits society. Following the lecture, staff and students will be available to answer your questions and give you a tour of our facilities. |
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Computer & Information Sciences Degree programmes:
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Taster & mini lectures: "How Google Maps Gets You from A to B" and some information about our courses.
GH514, Level 5, Graham Hills Building
R345, Level 3, Royal College Building Come and meet students demonstrating their work in the Computer & Information Sciences department from 10.30am to 11.30am in LT11.05, Livingstone Tower. |
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Mathematics & Statistics Degree programmes:
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Mini lectures:
R426, Level 4, Royal College Building
GH514, Level 5, Graham Hills Building |
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Pharmacy Degree programme: Pharmacy |
Mini lectures:
GH514, Level 5, Graham Hills Building
AB101, John Arbuthnott building, Robertson Trust Wing Tours of the department will also be available. For details, come to the Pharmacy or Biomolecular Sciences stand. Places are limited. |
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Physics Degree programmes:
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Mini lectures:
JA317, Level 3, John Anderson Building Come and meet the department and find out more at the Physics Showcase in our Level 4 teaching labs, John Anderson Building. |
Exhibition Area: The Barony Hall
At each department stand you can find out more about the courses on offer, including our joint degree programmes. In addition, departments will be running mini lectures and special activities.
| Subject area | Mini lectures |
|---|---|
| Business at Strathclyde |
TL325, Level 3, Learning & Teaching Building |
| Accounting |
JA325, Level 3, John Anderson Building
R667, Level 6, Royal College Building |
| Business Analysis & Technology |
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| Business Enterprise |
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| Economics |
R667, Level 6, Royal College Building |
| Finance |
JA325, Level 3, John Anderson Building
R667, Level 6, Royal College Building |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management |
SW105, Level 1, Strathclyde Business School, Stenhouse Wing |
| Human Resource Management |
SW105, Level 1, Strathclyde Business School, Stenhouse Wing |
| International Business |
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| International Business with a Modern Language |
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| Marketing | 11.15am to 11.45am TL325, Level 3, Learning & Teaching Building |