简体中文
EnglishWays to Meet or Visit the University of Northampton
Updated
The University of Northampton (UON) offers several ways to see the campus and get a feel for student life before you apply: on-campus Open Days, an online International Open Day, campus tours, a virtual tour, and the option to ask a current student directly. Which one suits you depends on whether you can travel to Northampton and how soon you need answers.
On-campus Open Day
The main in-person event is the Open Day, which the university describes as a chance to visit the campus and find out why it is a Top 50 destination for student satisfaction.
- Next date shown: Saturday 17 October
- What you do: book a place in advance, then visit the campus to explore courses and student life
- How to book: use the "Book your place" / "Book an Open Day" link on the site
If you are weighing up several universities, an on-campus day is the only way to judge the physical environment, travel time and atmosphere for yourself.
International Open Day (online)
If you are outside the UK or cannot travel, UON runs an International Open Day online.
- Next date shown: Wednesday 14 October
- Format: join online to find out more about courses and explore student life in Northampton
- How to join: register in advance via the "Register Now" link
This is the better option if you need course and life information but cannot visit in person. It will not give you a sense of the campus itself, so pair it with the virtual tour if location matters to you.
Campus tours and virtual tour
Beyond the scheduled Open Days, the site lists Campus Tours and a Virtual Tour under its ways to meet the university.
- Campus Tours – for a visit outside the main Open Day dates
- Virtual Tour – for exploring the campus online at any time
Use the virtual tour first if you are shortlisting; use a campus tour once you are seriously considering an offer.
Ask a student
The site also offers "Ask a student", which puts you in touch with a current student rather than staff or marketing material. This is useful for questions that prospectuses do not answer well — what teaching is actually like, how societies run, or what day-to-day life in Northampton involves.
Other ways to engage
The homepage also points to:
- Prospectus – request or download for course details
- Clearing 2026 – with a phone line (01604 214808) for securing a place
- Accommodation for 2026/27 – open to applicants holding an offer, with no deposit needed
- Upcoming events – including a "Living Room Lecture: Higher Education Uncovered: A Parent & Carer's Guide" on Wednesday 7 October
Which should you choose?
| Your situation | Best option |
|---|---|
| Can travel, want the full experience | On-campus Open Day (17 October) |
| Outside the UK or can't travel | International Open Day (14 October, online) |
| Want to see campus outside event dates | Campus Tour |
| Shortlisting from a distance | Virtual Tour |
| Want a student's honest view | Ask a student |
| Need a place for 2026 entry | Clearing line: 01604 214808 |
Dates shown are those currently listed on the site, so confirm them on the relevant booking page before making travel plans.