Visit us at an Open Day

Our next Open Day is Saturday 26 September.

Book your place now using the form above and we'll email you closer to the day with everything you need to know, including the full schedule. 

Can’t make this date?

We have more Open Days taking place in October and November. Register your interest and we’ll let you know when bookings open. 

  • Canterbury: Saturday 26 September & Saturday 17 October
  • Epsom: Saturday 26 September & Saturday 7 November
  • Farnham: Saturday 26 September, Saturday 17 October, Saturday 7 November & Wednesday 19 November
  • Maidstone TV Studios: Saturday 26 September, Saturday 17 October

If you can’t attend any UCA Open Day, why not come along to a campus tour.  

Market stalls at the SU's spring fair Virtual Production studio, UCA Farnham Student working in a fashion studio Interior Design studios, UCA Canterbury Ceramic art by Sofia Thompson Music studios, UCA Farnham Stool with attached lamp created by Oli Dodd Student applying make-up to a model Student working on concept art in a games studio Interior Architecture plans by Mizz Bullen Photography studios, UCA Epsom Student working in an architecture studio

What people say

Illustration student, Farnham

"Immediately, the intro talk gave me an entirely new perspective and made me feel excited for my future... Hearing from Student Ambassadors also made a big impression. The nurturing, high levels of opportunities within a relaxed and encouraging environment is something I was really looking for."

Fashion student, Epsom

"It was great to be able to talk with on of the course leaders and have her answer my questions. She also took my email so that she can answer any future questions, as well as help with my portfolio if needed."

Architecture student, Canterbury

"I loved seeing how excited and enthusiastic the subject leaders were about their subject, and the large variety of student work presented to see."

Fine Art student, Canterbury

"It was amazing to understand the benefits of going to UCA and the ways I can benefit by coming here. It's interesting to see how many like-minded people are at UCA, and it's amazing that there's so much inclusion."

Animation student, Farnham

"Very relaxed and welcoming. Great organisation meant we knew exactly where to go at all times and the talks were all very informative."

What to expect on the day

Students running a stall at the SU spring fair

Check in

Arrive, check in and enjoy some welcome goodies before the introduction talks begin.  
Student purchasing item at the SU spring market

Meet our teams

Have questions? Our Student Advisors, Finance, Accommodation and Support teams will be on hand throughout the day to chat.
Open Day attendees listening to a presentation in a lecture theatre

Introduction talk

Discover what life at UCA is really like and learn about the opportunities and facilities available to you.
Lecturer talking to students in a fine art studio

Course talks

Explore the courses you’re interested in, hear from our lectures and students and get a feel for what it’s like to study at UCA.
Filming taking place in the Virtual Production Studio

Campus tours

Step inside our studios, workshops, facilities and creative spaces. Explore where you’ll learn, make and create. Tours run throughout the day.
Bedroom, Ian Dury House Accommodation, UCA Canterbury

Accommodation tours

Take a look inside our accommodation, see the rooms and facilities and get a feel for what it’s like to live on campus. Tours run throughout the day.
Farnham Students on Campus

Grab some food

Take a break and enjoy a selection of food and drinks available across campus.

Our campuses

Student working in a fine art studio

Canterbury School of Art, Architecture and Design

Address: New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AN
Phone: +44 (0) 1227 817 302
Plan your journey to Canterbury

Fashion Atelier Studios, The Wells

Epsom School of Creative Business, Fashion and Enterprise

Address: Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5BE
Phone: +44 (0) 1372 728 811
Plan your journey to Epsom

Jewellery Hearth Area, UCA Farnham

Farnham School of Creative and Cultural Industries

Address: Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS
Phone: +44 (0) 1252 722 441
Plan your journey to Farnham

BA TV Production, Maidstone Studios

Maidstone TV Studios

Address: The Maidstone Studios, Vinters Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5NZ
Plan your journey to Maidstone

Directions to our campuses

By road

You'll find our campus on the outskirts of the city's ancient walls - use CT1 3AN on your sat nav.

When you arrive, bear right into the university car park. We have limited parking here - if you have special requirements (i.e you're a blue badge holder), call the campus + 44 (0)1227 817 302 to arrange your visit.

We recommend that you use the Park and Ride car park on New Dover Road (postcode CT1 3EJ). The bus journey to the campus is about 5 minutes, let the driver know where you are going and they will let you know the right stop.

For information about all the car parks available, visit the Canterbury City Council website.

By rail

Services run from London Victoria to Canterbury East, or you can depart from London St. Pancras International or London Waterloo East to Canterbury West, changing at Ashford International if necessary. Each station is a walk or short taxi ride from campus.

Find out more about services on the National Rail website.

Eurostar passengers can get off the train at Ashford International in Kent. This station has direct rail links to Canterbury.

By air

It takes between one and two hours to drive from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton airports to any of UCA's campuses. The same journeys take between two and three hours by train. There are rail and coach connections from all airports via central London to all our campuses.

By sea

The English Channel ferry crossing arrives at Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone. Dover and Folkestone are both less than 30 minutes from Canterbury.

By road

You'll find our campus on the outskirts of the town centre, close to the Ashley Centre shopping mall. Use the postcode K518 5BE on your sat nav.

Parking is limited, but exceptions can be made for blue badge holders - anyone with special requirements should contact the campus directly on +44 (0)1372 728 811 to arrange this.

The nearest car parks to the campus are Depot Road (postcode KT17 4RJ) or at the Ashley Centre (postcode KT18 5AL), both are about a five-minute walk away.

For details of public car parks nearby please visit the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council website.

By rail

Epsom station is a five-minute walk to the campus, and you can get there from London Waterloo or London Victoria. Visit the National Rail website for times and prices.

If travelling from Eurostar and arriving at London St. Pancras International, then take the southbound Victoria Line tube to London Victoria, or change at Oxford Circus (Bakerloo line, southbound) to London Waterloo.

By air

It takes between one and two hours to drive from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton airports to any of UCA's campuses. The same journeys take between two and three hours by train. There are rail connections from all the airports via central London to Epsom station, where you can walk or take a taxi to the campus.

By road

You'll find our campus just on the edge of the town centre, close to the Lion & Lamb Walk. Use the postcode GU9 7DS on your sat nav.

Parking is limited, but exceptions can be made for blue badge holders - anyone with special requirements should contact the campus directly on +44 (0)1252 722 441 to arrange this.

We recommend you use the two pay and display car parks adjacent to the campus - the Upper and Lower Hart car parks (postcode GU9 7HA).

By rail

Services to Farnham run from London Waterloo (via Woking). The station is less than a 15-minute walk to the University. Visit the National Rail website for times and prices.

If travelling from Eurostar and arriving at London St. Pancras International, then take the southbound Victoria Line tube to London Victoria, or change at Oxford Circus (Bakerloo line, southbound) to London Waterloo.

By air

It takes between one and two hours to drive from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted or Luton airports to UCA Farnham. There are rail and coach connections from all airports via central London to all UCA campuses.

By road

You'll find Maidstone Studios tucked away from the main road, use postcode ME14 5NZ on your sat nav. On-site parking is free.

By rail

The nearest train station is Maidstone East (there are two train stations in Maidstone). Trains from London to Maidstone depart from London Victoria station and London Bridge station.