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Choosing where to apply to university is the start of something exciting. Talking to students and staff at a university fair can help you explore your options and decide your next steps. This guide will help you make your conversations count.
At higher education (HE) fairs, such as UCAS Discovery and UK University Search events, universities and colleges send academics, students and support teams to answer your questions about courses and student life. You may attend with your school, or you can book a place yourself. See which HE fairs we'll be at in 2026.
Talking to students and staff can help you figure out not just which university open days to visit, but where you might want to spend your next few years.
It’s totally normal to not know where to start – HE fairs are noisy, bright and full of people. These questions will help you have confident conversations.
A little preparation goes a long way – it’ll help you step into the fair feeling focused and ready to explore. Here’s a guide to help you get ready:
Here are the UCAS Discovery and other HE fairs UEA will be at in 2026 – worth bookmarking so you do not miss the ones near you. You can book a place using the links below, and your school may also be organising trips.
23-24 March: UCAS London Excel
26 March: UK University Search London Emirates
31 March: UK University Search Kent
14-15 April: UCAS Leicester
16 April: UCAS Brighton
17 April: UK University Search Derby
22 April: UK University Search West London
22-23 April: UCAS Farnborough
2 June: UCAS Maidstone
3-4 June: UCAS East London
8 June: UCAS Norwich
9 June: UCAS Ipswich
10 June: UCAS Colchester
11 June: UCAS Winchester
19 June: UK University Search London Emirates
22-23 June: UCAS Birmingham
24-25 June: UCAS Bedford
1 July: UCAS Lincoln
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A university fair is a great starting point, but stepping onto campus brings everything to life. If UEA already sparks something for you, book an open day to tour the facilities, sit in on taster lectures, and picture yourself living and studying here.
Book your Open Day here