Open Days & Events

Experience Falmouth

Sitting in a coastal town yet internationally recognised as a hub of creative innovation, Falmouth University needs to be experienced to be believed. Find out what our university, location and students are made of by attending an in-person Open Day, campus tour, online event or visit our Virtual Experience page.

Have you already booked your Open Day and want to start planning your day? To make it as seemless and productive as possible, we have put all the information you need in one place.

What Happens at an Open Day 

Undergraduate Open Days

Parents smiling with daughter at an Open Day at Falmouth University
Open day Penryn mother smiling father daughter student mentor

Sat 23 May 2026

09:00 - 16:00

Open Day

In-person

Visit our beautiful campuses and explore our professional-standard facilities at an Open Day.

Open Day
Open Day
Open Day 2

Sat 03 Oct 2026

09:00 - 16:00

Open Day

In-person

Visit our beautiful campuses and explore our professional-grade facilities at an Open Day.

Open Day
A girl with her parents looking through sketchbooks at a Falmouth University Open Day
Open day mother father daughter girl art illustration

Sat 24 Oct 2026

09:00 - 16:00

Open Day

In-person

Visit our beautiful campuses and explore our professional-standard facilities at an Open Day.

Open Day
Student ambassador turning to talk in cafe full of people.
Open day crowd fox cafe

Sat 14 Nov 2026

09:00 - 16:00

Open Day

In-person

Visit our beautiful campuses and explore our professional-grade facilities at an Open Day.

Open Day
Open Day
Open Day

Wed 25 Nov 2026

12:00 - 17:00

Open Day

In-person

Visit our beautiful campuses and explore our professional-standard facilities at an Open Day.

Open Day

Free coach from Bristol

If you’re coming to our Open Day on Saturday 23 May 2026, you can take advantage of a free coach service running from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station to Falmouth University’s campuses in Cornwall and back again. 

Find out more

Campus accessibility

We have partnered with AccessAble, one of the UK's largest disability information providers, to produce an Access Guide for visiting, studying, and working at Falmouth University. The online guide includes detailed information on the accessibility of buildings and services across our two campuses.

See the Access Guide

GWR Discount

Visitors to our Open Days, interviews and applicant days can get a 20% discount on Advanced Purchase tickets* with Great Western Railway by booking through the link below:

Book tickets

Guests need to search from any destination on the GWR network to “Falmouth University”. Once they have gone through this they will arrive at the next section, where the discounted fares are marked with a red asterisk.   

*This discount will continue to be available up until 18 February. From 18 February 2026 to the end of March 2026, the discount will not be available due to a system change at GWR. The discount is valid on Advanced Purchase tickets only and can be redeemed on any Advanced Purchase tickets for dates a week before and a week after our events. If you have questions, please contact futurestudies@falmouth.ac.uk

Upcoming Campus Tours

A Falmouth University student ambassador talking to a girl wearing a navy jacket
Open Day female ambassador by Students Union stand

Wed 01 Apr 2026

Campus Tours in April 2026

In-person

Book a Campus Tour now to discover our beautiful campus grounds and explore our vast range of profes...

Campus Tours in April 2026
Group of people on Falmouth University Campus
Open Day June 2019 - 34

Fri 01 May 2026

Campus Tours in May 2026

In-person

Book a Campus Tour now to discover our beautiful campus grounds and explore our vast range of profes...

Campus Tours in May 2026
Group of people on Falmouth University Campus
Open Day June 2019 - 34

Fri 01 May 2026

Campus Tours in May 2026

In-person

Book a Campus Tour now to discover our beautiful campus grounds and explore our vast range of profes...

Campus Tours in May 2026
Photoshop Short Course
Photoshop Short Course

Tue 05 May 2026

5th & 6th May | 18.00 - 21.00 | £125

Propel Your Photoshop Skills - May

Online

Our Photoshop – propel your skills to the next level short course is perfect for anyone who wants ...

Propel Your Photoshop Skills - May
Falmouth University student stretched out on sofa at home, reading a book with laptop on her knee
Online study

Wed 06 May 2026

12:30 - 13:30

Student Finance for Online Undergraduate students | Online Session

Online

In this session, which is designed for our online undergraduate applicants, we’ll guide you throug...

Student Finance for Online Undergraduate students | Online Session
A student reading at a table in the cafe on Penryn Campus
Penryn Campus Sustainability Cafe student reading

Wed 06 May 2026

16:00 - 17:00

Student Finance for UK students | Webinar

Online

We know that understanding how student loans work can seem intimidating and often off-putting so in ...

Student Finance for UK students | Webinar
A photo montage of two performers
ArtsCentre Dead Serious Summer 2026

Thu 07 May 2026

Various times, please see event listing

There’s Two of ‘em: Dead Serious

In-person

Have you ever wanted to take part in a murder mystery? Maybe even be the murderer? Well now is your ...

There’s Two of ‘em: Dead Serious
A group of 4 people with the Union Jack flag under them
ArtsCentre The Pink Wafer Summer 2026

Thu 07 May 2026

Various times, please see event listing

The Pink Wafers: Whose Country?

In-person

Flags are going up everywhere, people taking to the streets and we are being preached to left, right...

The Pink Wafers: Whose Country?
3 letter box style images of peoples eyes with the text 'Pilgrims' overlayed in the centre
ArtsCentre Pilgrims Summer 2026

Thu 07 May 2026

Various times, please see event listing

Pilgrims: Glass Rose, All Together Now and The Monsters We Created

In-person

Pilgrims Productions presents an experience exploring connection, with a trilogy of performances fro...

Pilgrims: Glass Rose, All Together Now and The Monsters We Created
Students looking through a book, design work hanging from a line in front of them.
SoCD graduate show students looking book

Fri 08 May 2026

Our IFY End of Year Show is open to the public from 10:00 - 16:00 on 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 May.

Integrated Foundation Year | End of Year Show 2026

In-person

Explore the student work being exhibited at our Integrated Foundation Year End of Year Show.

Integrated Foundation Year | End of Year Show 2026
Falmouth University students sat on the terrace at Gylly Beach Cafe with the sea in the background
Students at gylly beach cafe with paddleboards

Wed 13 May 2026

16:00 - 17:00

Money Management Masterclass

Online

An online masterclass on how to budget and manage your money effectively while studying at universit...

Money Management Masterclass
Two images side by side of two dancers. One on a dark footpath looking up at a light and one on top of a hill during the daytime
ArtsCentre Company Dusk and Red River Summer 2026

Thu 14 May 2026

Various times, please see event listing

Company Dusk and Red River

In-person

A double bill performance featuring Company Dusk and Red River.

Company Dusk and Red River
A dark and moody image of 3 dancers performing outside with a red light on them
ArtsCentre Company In Retrograde Image 1 Summer 2026

Thu 14 May 2026

Various times, please see event listing

Company In Retrograde

In-person

The group arrive within a space shaped by nostalgia, as though stepping into a feeling rather than a...

Company In Retrograde
Fashion Marketing students working together
Fashion Marketing students working together

Thu 14 May 2026

16:00 - 17:00

University Beyond Campus: Understanding access to HE through online study

Online

With a renewed emphasis from the UK Government on skills, flexibility and lifelong learning, this CP...

University Beyond Campus: Understanding access to HE through online study
2 different images of the double bill dance performance of Company Cascade and Company Unmasked
ArtsCentre Company Cascade and Company Unmasked Summer 2026

Thu 14 May 2026

Various times, please see event listing

Company Cascade and Company Unmasked

In-person

A double bill performance featuring Company Cascade and Company Unmasked.

Company Cascade and Company Unmasked
2 different images of the double bill dancer performance of Company Fides and Company Itch. Both show dancers performing
ArtsCentre Company Fides and Company Itch UPDATED Summer 2026

Thu 14 May 2026

Various times, please see event listing

Company Fides and Company Itch

In-person

A double bill performance featuring Company Fides and Company Itch.

Company Fides and Company Itch
An open book with the garner in the background and illustrative images of bugs dancing on the book
ArtsCentre AMATA YP Classes Backyard Boogie Spring 2026

Sat 16 May 2026

Assemble at 10:45, performance starts at 11:00

AMATA Classes Site-Specific 2026: Backyard Boogie

In-person

Our outdoor performance this year is a Backyard Boogie. From buzzing bumblebees to a mad and marvell...

AMATA Classes Site-Specific 2026: Backyard Boogie
An open book in a nighttime garden with illuminated butterflies flying off of the pages
ArtsCentre AMATA YP Classes Site at Night Spring 2026

Sat 16 May 2026

Assemble at 20:45, performance starts at 21:00

AMATA Classes Site-Specific: Site at Night

In-person

For the first time we are venturing out to perform in the dark, with magical lights and creature...

AMATA Classes Site-Specific: Site at Night
A female student in a pink top studying for her online university degree on her laptop in her sitting room while petting a dog
Online study

Mon 18 May 2026

8 weeks online | £495

Screenwriting Fundamentals - May 2026

Online

Online Screenwriting course Spring 2026

Screenwriting Fundamentals - May 2026
Remote learning
Comedy Writing

Mon 18 May 2026

11 weeks online | £650

Writing Comedy Genres - May 2026

Online

Online Comedy Genres course Spring 2026

Writing Comedy Genres - May 2026
Canva

Mon 18 May 2026

Monday 18th May 2026 | 6-9pm | £85

Create compelling Social media content with Canva - 18th May 2026

Online

This course will teach you how to create eye-catching and engaging designs for a range of social med...

Create compelling Social media content with Canva - 18th May 2026
Desktop screens lit up in a dark room.
Short Course_Wordpress_Main image

Wed 20 May 2026

14:00 - 16:00 | Price: £65

WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs - May 2026

Online

This course will give you the skills to build a beautiful, responsive WordPress site that looks grea...

WordPress: Create Websites & Blogs - May 2026
Marketing MSc
Marketing MSc

Wed 20 May 2026

17:30 - 18:30

Personal Statement Masterclass (Mature Students)

Online

In this session we’ll go through some tips and tricks for making your statement stand out, look at...

Personal Statement Masterclass (Mature Students)
ga

Thu 21 May 2026

The Games Expo opens on 21 May and ends on 23 May.

Games Expo 2026

In-person

The Games Expo will feature real, playable games made by our incredible Games Academy students.

Games Expo 2026
Exhibition space with Graphic Design work displayed at Falmouth University
Graphic Design Degree Show 2024

Fri 22 May 2026

22 - 30 May 2026

Degree Shows 2026

In-person

Join us on campus as we celebrate the talent and creativity of our final year students.

Degree Shows 2026
Katie Waller
Graduate Fashion Show 2024 Katie Waller

Fri 22 May 2026

Tickets will be released shortly.

Graduate Fashion Show 2026

In-person

Final-year fashion students showcase their innovative collections on the runway.

Graduate Fashion Show 2026
Parents smiling with daughter at an Open Day at Falmouth University
Open day Penryn mother smiling father daughter student mentor

Sat 23 May 2026

09:00 - 16:00

Open Day

In-person

Visit our beautiful campuses and explore our professional-standard facilities at an Open Day.

Open Day
Students in the studio

Sat 23 May 2026

09:00 - 16:00

Postgraduate Open Day

In-person

Visit our beautiful campuses and explore our professional-standard facilities at a Postgraduate Open...

Postgraduate Open Day
Prosthetic Effects MA student
Prosthetic Effects MA

Sat 23 May 2026

Open on 23 May (10:00 - 16:00) and 26-31 May (10:00 - 16:00)

School of Film & Television Degree Show

In-person

From Film and Animation to Prosthetic Effects and Television, see the amazing work of our graduating...

School of Film & Television Degree Show
Degree show exhibition of Textile Design student work
Textile Design degree show 2023

Sat 23 May 2026

Open 23 - 30 May, 10:00 - 16:00

Fashion & Textiles Institute Degree Show

In-person

Explore the work of our talented fashion and textiles students.

Fashion & Textiles Institute Degree Show
Sasha Sansome

Sat 23 May 2026

Open 23 May (10:00 - 16:00) & 25-30 May (10:00 - 16:00)

Institute of Photography Degree Show

In-person

Our Photography Degree Show showcases the talent of graduating students from across the Institute of...

Institute of Photography Degree Show
Seaweed art

Tue 26 May 2026

1-day course | £150

Bio materials May 2026

In-person

May cohort: Make bio-plastic samples in this 1 day practical introduction to bio-materials.

Bio materials May 2026
A group of people walking outside at a Falmouth University Open Day
Open Day 2024 group Walking

5 Reasons to attend an Open Day


Thinking about an Open Day? Current student, Alice shares 5 reasons why it’s worth the trip: from meeting future lecturers to exploring campus life and choosing your university with confidence.

Discover why an Open Day is worth it

Explore ways to visit and experience Falmouth

Parents smiling with daughter at an Open Day at Falmouth University
Open day Penryn mother smiling father daughter student mentor

Open Days

Our Open Days are the perfect way to get a taste of student life at Falmouth

Open Days
Group being shown around Falmouth campus by student ambassadors.
Campus tour Falmouth Campus

Campus Tours

Take a look around our facilities and campuses, get a real feel for what it's like to study in our c...

Campus Tours
Falmouth University Illustration lecturer talking to group of prospective students and parents.
Open day illustration talk

Events

From student life to application advice, our series of online  and in-personmevents are perfect for getting a real feel for our creative community.

Events
Panoramic view of Penryn Campus with buildings and trees
Penryn Campus Pano 2021

Virtual Experience

Live outside the UK? Can't visit in person? No problem. Experience Falmouth University on this Virtu...

Virtual Experience
Students at a fair
FXU fair 4 crop

UCAS Exhibitions

We attend UCAS exhibitions across the UK and virtually. See when we’ll be visiting an exhibition n...

UCAS Exhibitions
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Virtual Tour

Get a 360º feel for our facilities, accommodation, town and scenery in just a few clicks.

Get your prospectus

Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate courses and get a taste of life in Falmouth and our facilities, by viewing our prospectus online or by ordering a printed copy.

Get your copy