Our open events allow you to speak to lecturers and students about the courses on offer, tour the campus, and attend talks about university life.
Applicant Day 2025

Applicants can find their Applicant Day invitations in the email inbox associated with their UCAS account.
10:30 AM – Arrival and Registration
You’ll be greeted by one of our friendly Student Events Team members, who can check you in, show you where to go and answer any initial questions you have about the day. You will also have the opportunity to get a complimentary refreshment from our on-site café.
11:00 AM – Hello from University Centre Peterborough
An introduction to the culture of our University and why we have the Highest Student Satisfaction rating Across East Anglia according to the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024, hosted by University Centre Peterborough’s Academic Director, Liz Knight, and Customer Service and Student Finance Manager, Jemma Leggetter. You’ll also hear top tips for maximising your success and experience from current and former students with a chance to ask your own questions to the panel.
12:00 PM – Lunch
Lunch is on us! Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements and we’ll ensure they are catered for.
12:30 PM – Course Discovery Sessions
Your chance to experience what studying at University Centre Peterborough will be like! It’s a fantastic opportunity for you to meet your new lecturers and course leaders and find out more about the design of your course, the modules and the assessment. You’ll also get key information such as timetables and employment options and see examples of other students’ work.
12:30 PM – Supporting Success: A Guide for Parents & Guardians
Valuable insights and practical advice for your parents and guardians on great ways they can support your academic and personal journey at University Centre Peterborough. We’ll cover topics from how they can access support and applying for student finance, to navigating the transition to university life and how you can help them succeed in their studies.
2:00 PM – Coffee Break Out Sessions
Grab a refreshment and join talks on our accommodation and childcare options, student finance and transport available, student support, career and employment coaching and how to access resources such as our on-site gym and library.
3.00 PM – Time to Say Goodbye
More a ‘See you later’ than ‘Goodbye’ as we’ll be on call to support or answer any further questions as you transition to enrolling with us in September. As this event closes, we’ll also have staff to show you what you need to do next to secure your place and how to order your UCP hoodie!