Applicant Experience Day

Join us for an immersive day on campus, where you'll get a true feel for life as a student here. You'll meet academics and current students, take a personalised tour of our facilities, and experience student life first-hand through subject taster sessions and interactive workshops.

Throughout the day, our support teams will be available to answer any questions; from accommodation and finance to wellbeing and careers. Plus, enjoy a complimentary lunch on us!

Don’t miss the Student Day-in-the-Life Panel, where current students and recent alumni will share their experiences and answer your questions about university life. Feel free to email study@londonmet.ac.uk with any questions in advance.

Book onto an Applicant Experience Day

Book your place at our Holloway campus Applicant Experience Day (relevant subjects are listed on the booking page). If you’re unable to attend in person, you can also join our Virtual Applicant Experience Day!

Virtual Applicant Experience Day – 24 March 2026 (4pm – 5.30pm) 

  • All courses

Holloway Applicant Experience Day – 18 April 2026 (10.30am – 2.30pm)

  • All courses except those taking place at Aldgate and Shoreditch (see below)

Aldgate and Shoreditch Experience Day – 25 April 2026 (10.30am – 2.30pm)

  • Shoreditch includes:

    • Fine Art BA
    • Fashion BA
    • Fashion Textiles BA
    • Textiles BA

  • Aldgate includes:

    • Architecture BA
    • Graphic Design BA
    • Illustration and Animation BA
    • Interior Architecture and Design BA
    • Interior Design BA
    • Interior Design and Decoration BA
    • Product and Furniture Design BA
    • Foundation year (all art, architecture and design courses)

Click on the event below to book – we can't wait to see you there!

Join London Met's Unibuddy community

Starting university by yourself can be daunting, so we've made it easy to meet fellow applicants. Connect with your future coursemates and get chatting via our Unibuddy community app. You might even bump into each other at our next Applicant Experience Day!

FAQs

Yes, you're welcome to bring family and guests with you to our Open Day. They don't need to book separately.

 

You can attend as many talks across both campuses as you like. If your talks clash there is also the chance to chat to the speakers one-to-one at our information fair.

 

Due to our central London location, parking is limited around the University. There is an NCP car park near our Aldgate campus and limited street parking only near the Holloway campus. If you're a blue badge holder and require a disabled parking space, please email study@londonmet.ac.uk.

 

At our undergraduate open days we run accommodation talks and also invite a range of providers on campus to showcase their facilities. We will not be able to offer personal tours at this event. For further information please visit the Student Money and Accommodation Advice's web page or email smaa@londonmet.ac.uk.

 

No, you do not have to stay for the entire event but it is strongly advised that you arrive early in order to make the most of your visit.

 

Yes. Our student ambassadors will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the University and student life.

If you have any further queries, please don't hesitate to contact us at study@londonmet.ac.uk.

Applicant checklist

Before you arrive

  • Join Unibuddy Community 
  • Connect with uni mates early (via Unibuddy) 
  • Accept your offer (via UCAS or direct) 
  • Apply for student visa (if international) 
  • Arrange your accomodation 
  • Apply for student finance
  • Attend an Applicant Open Day
  • Speak to the academics and the services team at an Applicant Experience Day
  • Speak to the student ambassadors at an Applicant Experience Day 
  • Listen to a student life panel at an Applicant Experience Day
  • Register for the London Met Virtual Applicant Experience Day
  • Learn about the campus and facilities (take a tour) 
  • Open your student bank account
  • Find out when you need to pay your tuition fees 

Once you arrive 

  • Find out when welcome week is happening 
  • Joined any clubs and societies
  • Move into your accommodation (if you are moving) 
  • Access your timetable
  • Register for all your student benefits (eg Unidays) 
  • Sort out your email and portal access (weblearn for course content, Evision for student admin) 
  • Register with a doctor
  • Get an Oyster card from TFL
  • Explore supermarkets and affordable food spots near your campus
  • Get to know the Students’ Union
  • Check part-time work opportunities (London Met careers service can help)
  • Explore London – museums, galleries, free events, student discounts everywhere
  • Budget wisely 
  • Learn to use the library system and printing services 
  • Know where your school office is 
  • Join the (free) University gym at our Holloway campus
  • Tour your campus
  • Enjoy university! 

Accommodation

At our undergraduate open days we run accommodation talks and also invite a range of providers on campus to showcase their facilities. We do on occasion offer tours of the nearby student accommodations, if available you will be able to sign up for this via the campus tours desk. For further information please visit the Student Money and Accommodation Advice's page or email smaa@londonmet.ac.uk.

Explore what an open day has to offer and prepare for the day

 
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