What to Expect at a Cardiff Metropolitan University Undergraduate Open Day

Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met) runs undergraduate Open Days where you can speak to course tutors and current students, tour facilities, accommodation and campuses, and find out about Cardiff Met Sport — with the chance to visit Cardiff itself. According to the university's website, the Open Days this year are on Saturday 10 October and Saturday 7 November, and you book a place in advance.

What the Open Day includes

The university describes its undergraduate Open Days as "the perfect chance for you to find out more about the courses you're interested in." Based on the listed activities, you can expect to:

• Speak to course tutors and students — ask subject-specific questions and get a current student's view of studying at Cardiff Met.
• Tour facilities, accommodation and campuses — see where you would study and live rather than relying on photos.
• Find out more about Cardiff Met Sport — the university highlights excellent facilities, expert coaching and a sporting community spanning recreational sport and fitness, BUCS teams and performance programmes.
• Visit Cardiff — the Open Day is also framed as an opportunity to explore the city.

Dates and how to book

Because places are booked in advance, it is worth reserving early if you have a specific date in mind. The website does not state a booking deadline or any charge for attending, so confirm those details on the booking page if they matter to you.

How to get the most out of the day

1. Decide which courses you want to see first. Cardiff Met delivers practice-focused, professionally recognised education across five academic schools, so check which school your subject sits in and prioritise those talks and stands.
2. Prepare questions for tutors and students. Ask about course structure, placement or professional recognition, and what a typical week looks like.
3. Book a campus and accommodation tour. Seeing the accommodation matters if you are considering moving away from home.
4. Build in time for the city. The Open Day is designed partly as a chance to visit Cardiff, so leave room to explore before deciding whether the location suits you.

If you are also considering Clearing or accommodation

The same homepage carries related information you may need alongside an Open Day visit:

• Clearing 2026 — the university invites prospective students to join in September, with contact available via Live Chat or by phone on 0300 330 0755.
• Accommodation for September 2026 — places were still available at the time of the page content, with the option to call 029 2041 6188 to discuss options or apply online.
• Courses — undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses are listed under "Explore our courses", with separate entry points for undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses and international students.

What the Open Day does not cover

The Open Day information focuses on meeting staff and students, tours, sport and the city. It does not set out fees, funding or payment deadlines on the Open Day page itself — the site links separately to fees and finance, including payment deadlines, so check those pages directly if cost is part of your decision.