What is a university higher education fair?
A university fair is an event where representatives from a variety of universities and other higher education institutions come together in one place to provide information about their establishment to prospective students, their families and potentially school and college colleagues too. The purpose of a university fair is to help students and families learn about different universities and the courses they offer, so they can make informed decisions about their future studies.
University fairs may be organised by a central organisation like UCAS or UK University Search. Students may then come as part of a school trip, on their own or with their friends or family.
Schools and colleges may also host fairs at their own institution and invite universities to attend. This may be part of a wider careers event or higher education day. Where this is the case, the request event support webpage on UniTasterDays will be a very useful resource to encourage university participation.
It is very useful for students to prepare in advance of attending a higher education fair. By considering questions to ask, universities to speak with and the subjects of most interest. You can read some great tips here from Kate Nelson at Teesside University to support with this.
At a university fair, attendees can meet with university representatives, sometimes students too, learn more about courses and entry requirements, and gather information about financial support and scholarships. There may also be presentations from university colleagues and current students, as well as workshops on a variety of topics, such as student finance and UCAS applications.
University fairs are typically free and open to the public. They are a great opportunity for students and families to learn about different universities and to explore their options at higher education level. They provide a unique opportunity to connect with university representatives, get answers to specific questions, and gather information in a supportive and informative environment.
University fairs are a valuable resource for students and families who are considering their options for higher education, and provide a unique opportunity to explore a variety of universities and educational programs in one place in a single day!
Check out the Uni Guide podcast, with a dedicated episode exploring the different types of university events. Featuring a student panel and expert university guest Emily Day from Lancaster University.