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Most, but not all, universities in Australia have Open Days of some description. Those that do not usually provide Campus Tours or other options. Many also have other Information Sessions for specific groups of people such as future students, parents, career markets, etc., while also having a range of documents which you can download.
All universities are listed below with relevant Open Day, Campus Tour or other information linked. These will be maintained and updated regularly.
If you are considering university study as an option, you should take the opportunity to be part of one of these events at the university [or universities] of your choice. You will not only find information about the academic side of university life [courses, processes, requirements, etc.], but also information about the social, accommodation and support aspects, which are essential to understand and cope with, in order for you to attain success.
Open Days for colleges have not been included. It is not possible to collate all these and many do not have specific Open Days as universities do. If you are considering study at a college, you are advised to contact them direct and get specific responses about any aspects you believe are important to you.
| Australian Catholic University | ‘Open Days and Nights are a great opportunity for you to find out what you need to know about a university before making that big decision. Let us give you a tour of your local ACU campus, discuss your study options with our friendly lecturers, staff and students, and get a sense of what your future might be like at ACU’. |
| Australian National University | ‘Experience ANU on Open Day. Open Day at ANU will help you discover all our campus has to offer, with advice available on courses, enrolment and university life. Take a tour, or chat to the many researchers and students who will be on hand to offer tips and advice’. |
| Bond University | ‘Attend Open Day and you’ll receive an all-access pass to our campus so that you can explore every area that
interests you. As we open our doors, we encourage you to get involved in the many exciting activities on offer and meet the people who could make a lasting
difference in your life’. Campus tours available. Contact campustours@bond.edu.au .
19 August 2012. |
| Central Queensland University | ‘CQUniversity Open day is the chance to do all this and more ! Open Day is the ideal opportunity for you and your family
to explore your local CQUniversity campus and find out more about your options for further study at University. You can get involved in tours and activities,
talk with our lecturers, program and career advisors about the right degree option to suit your aspirations and find out more about university’
5 [Noosa], 12 [Bundaberg], 19 [Mackay] and 26 [Rockhampton] August 2012. |
| Charles Darwin University | ‘We’re throwing open the doors at CDU to give you the chance to explore the new facilities on campus, to learn about
the cutting edge research being done to benefit the NT and to find out the study options on offer on campus or through flexible and online delivery
technologies’.
26 August 2012. |
| Charles Sturt University | ‘CSU’s open day every day campus tour program lets you take a personalised tour of a CSU campus at a time that suits you, any working day of the year. Tours are available Monday - Friday in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Parramatta and Wagga Wagga. Note : 3 working days’ notice is required for booking’. |
| Curtin University | ‘Our Open Day 2011 website is just around the corner, but you can check out the 2011 competitions here’.
5 August 2012. |
| Deakin University | ‘Come to a Deakin University Open Day and get all the information you need for becoming a Deakin student. Deakin’s
Open Days are a fun and informative way for you to gain valuable information on courses and facilities as well as experiencing the University environment for
yourself’. You can still get a 2011 Open Day
Program here.
12 [Warrnambool], 19 [Geelong] and 26 August [Melbourne] 2012. |
| Edith Cowan University | If you’ve got questions about courses, careers or what life’s really like at uni, don’t miss ECU’s Open
Days. It’s when we open our doors to everyone and it’s your chance to chat, explore, watch, listen or just soak up the atmosphere’. Covers
both Joondalup and Mt Lawley campuses.
29 July [Joondalup], 12 August [Mt. Lawley] 2012. |
| Flinders University | ‘Flinders University’s Open Days are a great opportunity to explore our courses and campus : join us at our Open Day hub, participate in tours and attend our information sessions’ |
| Griffith University | ‘Know what you want’. Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank.
12 August [Gold Coast, Nathan and Southbank] 2012. |
| James Cook University | ‘Open Day is a great opportunity to find out more about your local university - whether you are interested in starting,
changing or furthering your career or you are simply curious about what is happening out at the uni’. More information about the Open Day at the
Townsville Campus is at this site.
19 [Cairns] and 26 [Townsville] August 2012. |
| LaTrobe University | Find dates and links to Campuses, location maps even tour.
5 [Albury Wodonga], 10 [Shepparton], 17 [Mildura], 19 [Bendigo] and 26 [Melbourne] August 2012. |
| Macquarie University | ‘If you’re considering studying at university you won’t want to miss Macquarie’s Open Day’. Check about pre-registering. |
| Monash University | ‘Open Day is all about finding the course that will give you the skills and confidence to make a difference to your life and
the lives of those around you. You get a chance to talk to staff and current students, view the facilities and take part in activities’. You can also visit the
Experience Monash every day of the year.
4 and 5 August 2012 [TBC]. |
| Murdoch University | ‘You might have some ideas about what you’d like to study at uni, or the career path you’d like to follow. Or maybe you’d like to know more about studying at university to see if it’s for you. Join us at Murdoch South Street campus to open your mind to new possibilities and experience what your life could be like as a Murdoch student’. |
| Queensland University of Technology | ‘You can do all the research in the world but nothing beats seeing QUT for yourself. So don’t miss QUT Open Day.
It’s your chance to get behind the scenes, access all areas and talk to the people who can give you the facts’.
29 July 2012 [Kelvin Grove]. |
| RMIT University | ‘Open Day is when all three Melbourne campuses, City, Brunswick and Bundoora open their doors. Come along and see for
yourself what makes RMIT a global university of technology and design’.
12 August 2012. City, Brunswick and Bundoora Campuses. |
| Southern Cross University | ‘At Southern Cross University you don’t need to wait for an open day to visit. Take a guided campus tour when it’s convenient to you ! Visit SCU Monday to Friday and have a personal tour from an experienced Student Ambassador to give you a real insight into university life’. Use this page to contact the university about booking a tour. |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Choose the relevant campus, find location and campus details, contact information, information for various groups. Hawthorn, Prahran and Lilydale campuses. |
| University of Adelaide | ‘Throughout the day you’ll hear talks on all aspects of uni life - everything from the range of programs on offer, to the cost of studying. You’ll meet the uni team, start to learn your way around and get the chance to ask any questions about courses and what to expect on campus’. |
| University of Ballarat | ‘You’ll get a taste of uni life, meet mentors and find out more about our 750 programs, so lock the date in your diary
and visit us on Open Day. Want to know more ? Give us a call or send us an email’.
26 August 2012. |
| University of Canberra | ‘This is your chance to find out about the extensive range of courses available at the University of Canberra - courses that specialise in professionally preparing you for a rewarding career in the real world. Explore the campus and discover the facilities and services that will make your time at University both productive and rewarding. Talk to our clubs and societies about campus life and enjoy the free entertainment’. |
| University of Melbourne | ‘Register your interest for Open Day 2011 and we will send you an email about Open Day 2011 when the website is
launched’. [You can also take Campus Tours to see more of the university grounds]. Parkville and
Southbank campuses.
19 August 2012, Parkville and Southbank Campuses. |
| University of New England | ‘This year UNE launched the very first Life at Altitude festival, with a jam-packed University open day followed by a
thumping great show featuring live bands, fantastic food and heaps of free entertainment’. You can also organise to have a
Campus Tour. Tours can be taken year round.
4 May 2012. |
| University of NSW | ‘See below for a taste for what UNSW Open Day is all about’. You can also organise Campus Tours on this day.
1 September 2012. |
| University of Newcastle | ‘It’s the University of Newcastle’s annual Open Day where students can chat to staff and students from every faculty, tour the facilities and even catch one of the many demonstrations or info sessions’. |
| University of Notre Dame [Aust.] | The given link is for the Fremantle Campus. There is a separate link for the Sydney Campus Open Day. |
| University of Queensland | ‘UQ Open Day is all about you. It’s about your experience, your choices, your future and reaching your full potential
through everything UQ has to offer’.
< 5 [St. Lucia], 8 [Ipswich] and 19 [Gatton] August 2012. |
| University of South Australia | ‘Learn from experience at UniSA’s 2011 Open Day’. Information on making your own itinerary, getting to Open Day and related upcoming events. |
| University of Southern Queensland | ‘Open Day is a great chance for you to have all your questions about university answered, so, take a few hours out of your
day to come and visit us and experience everything that USQ has to offer - your dream of a university education could be closer than you think’.
5 [Fraser Coast], 19 [ Toowoomba] and 26 [Springfield] August 2012. |
| University of Sydney | ‘Find out how to open your mind at Sydney Uni Open Day. Talk to the faculty representatives, career experts and admissions
advisers at the information booths in the Quadrangle. Between them, they can answer all your questions. Have a look at the maps to find out where you can get
the answers you need’.
< 25 August 2012. |
| University of Tasmania | ‘Do you want to know more about your study options ? Looking to enhance or revive your career ? Or just wanting to
find out about what UTAS can offer you ? Come to Open Day’.
14 26 August 2012, Cradle Coast, Launceston and Hobart. |
| University of Technology, Sydney | ‘UTS Open Day is designed to help you make the right decisions about your university education, so if you haven’t made
up your mind what you want to do or don’t know which campus you’ll be studying at, stop by and find out what options are available to you’. You can also
find information here about the UTS : Kuring-gai Campus Info Evening
25 August 2012 [City]. |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | ‘Open Day is your chance to come and discover everything that your university can offer. Tour the facilities, attend
information sessions, meet the staff and students, and get your first taste of student life’. Campus Tours and Information Session available throughout the year.
12 August 2012. |
| University of Western Australia | ‘Open Day Planner available soon. Register now’.
12 August 2012 [TBC]. |
| University of Western Sydney | ‘Choosing your future career can be a big decision - but it does not have to be a difficult one. The UWS Open Day is all
about giving you a front row seat to university life and your study options. The choices are diverse. Come along and see for yourself’.
Campus Tours 22 September 2012. |
| University of Wollongong | For information regarding Campus Tours and other Future Student Events, visits these sites. |
| Victoria University | ‘Victoria University’s Open Day was held on 26 June, but don’t worry if you missed it. We have
events and resources to help you choose a course’.
24 June 2012. |
Other Information
- Five Tips for Tackling Open Days
The Good Universities Guide. Common sense advice in just five tips.