Study with us Undergraduate Open Days
Undergraduate Open Days 2025
Our on-campus Open Days are your opportunity to find out everything there is to know about life here at the University of Strathclyde. Excited? Us too!
Please be aware that the Great Scottish Run will also be taking place on this date, resulting in some road closures. For further details and travel planning, please visit the Glasgow City Council website.
Book your place
Register now to book your place at our 2025 Undergraduate Open Day. Explore the University campus, learn about our courses, application deadlines, scholarships, student life, and more!
Date
Saturday, 4 October 2025, 10am to 2.30pm
Start planning your day
Enjoy a campus tour, led by our student ambassadors, discover our Students Union or visit our Strathclyde Sport building and see all the amazing facilities our students get to use!
About Open Day
On arrival
When you arrive there’s no need to register – you can simply head to your first activity.
You can get help and advice from our friendly staff and students at any of our welcome desks at the entrance to each Exhibition Area.
There's also a marquee in Rottenrow Gardens where you can get assistance.
Special assistance
If you have a disability or special access requirements which might affect your visit, please contact the Recruitment & International Office in advance and we'll provide advice and assistance.
Please note that the campus is situated on a steep hill and that activities during the Open Day take place in buildings across the campus.
What's on?
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 | 11.00am to 11.30am | TL325, Learning & Teaching building |
| Accommodation (repeat session) |
2pm to 2.30pm | TL325, Learning & Teaching building |
| Graduate Apprenticeships | 11am to 11.30am | R641, Level 6, Royal College building |
| Graduate Apprenticeships (repeat session) |
1.15pm to 1.45pm | R641, Level 6, Royal College building |
| Parents & Carers Information | 11am to 11.30am | JA314, Level 3, John Anderson building |
| Parents & Carers Information (repeat session) |
12.30pm to 1pm | SW105, Level 1, Strathclyde Business School, Stenhouse Wing |
| Performance Sport Scholarships | 2pm to 2.30pm | SW105, Level 1, Strathclyde Business School, Stenhouse Wing |
| Pre-entry Course | 12.30pm to 1pm | JA314, Level 3, John Anderson building |
| Student Funding – Students from Scotland | 11.45am to 12.15pm | R426, Level 4, Royal College building |
| Student Funding – Students from England, Northern Ireland, Wales & Republic of Ireland | 11.45am to 12.15pm | SW105, Level 1, Strathclyde Business School, Stenhouse Wing |
| Study Abroad | 11am to 11.30am | GH514, Level 5, Graham Hills building |
| Study Abroad (repeat session) |
2pm to 2.30pm | R641, Level 6, 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: 1.15pm to 1.45pm R426, Level 4, Royal College 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:
R512, Level 5, 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:
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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: 11.45am to 12.15pm R512, Level 5, Royal College BuildingA guided tour of the department takes place at 12.45pm 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 |
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| Education BA Joint Honours |
R426, Level 4, Royal College Building |
| Education & Curricular Studies |
11am to 11.30am |
| English & Creative Writing |
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| French |
SW105, Level 1, Strathclyde Business School, Stenhouse Wing |
| History |
R512, Level 5, Royal College Building |
| Journalism, Media & Communication |
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| Law |
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| Politics & International Relations | 1.15pm to 1.45pm JA325, Level 3, John Anderson Building |
| Primary Education |
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| Psychology |
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| Social Policy | 12.30pm to 1pm JA317, Level 3, John Anderson Building |
| Social Work |
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| Spanish |
SW105, Level 1, Strathclyde Business School, Stenhouse Wing |
| Speech & Language Pathology |
R345, Level 3, Royal College Building |
| Sport & Physical Activity |
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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.
Come and meet students demonstrating their work in the Computer & Information Sciences department from 11am to 12 noon in LT11.05, Livingstone Tower. |
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Mathematics & Statistics Degree programmes:
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Mini lectures:
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Pharmacy Degree programme: Pharmacy |
Mini lectures:
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 |
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| Accounting |
JA325, Level 3, John Anderson Building |
| Business Analysis & Technology | 12.30pm to 1pm CW602, Strathclyde Business School, Cathedral Wing |
| Business Enterprise | 1.15pm to 1.45pm CW602, Strathclyde Business School, Cathedral Wing |
| Economics | 2pm to 2.30pm AB101, John Arbuthnott Building, Robertson Trust Wing |
| Finance |
JA325, Level 3, John Anderson Building |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 11am to 11.30am CW602, Level 6, Strathclyde Business School, Cathedral Wing |
| Human Resource Management | 10.15am to 10.45am CW602, Level 6, Strathclyde Business School, Cathedral Wing |
| International Business | 2pm to 2.30pm R667, Level 6, Royal College Building |
| International Business with a Modern Language | 2pm to 2.30pm R667, Level 6, Royal College Building |
| Marketing | 11.45am to 12.15pm TL325, Level 3, Learning & Teaching Building |
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 10am; 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:
11am to 11.30am
2pm to 2.30pm (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 10.30am 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 10am, 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:
- Caffeine Lab, Level 4, Royal College building
- Grab and Go, Level 3, Learning & Teaching building
- Social Bite, Level 1, Curran building
- Sports Cafe, Strathclyde Sport
- Students' Union, Level 1 & 2, Learning & Teaching building
- Todd's, Lord Todd building
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!