Discover Your Future at Churchill College’s Undergraduate Open Days
Ready to explore one of Cambridge’s most distinctive colleges?
Open Days are your chance to experience what makes our forward-thinking college an exceptional place to study.
As one of Cambridge’s largest colleges, we offer unmatched facilities and a vibrant, diverse community where academic excellence meets real-world impact.
Churchill consistently ranks among the top Cambridge colleges for academic performance, with Fellows who are leaders in their fields and genuinely invested in your success.
Choose Your Open Day
Churchill College is opening its doors this February 2026 for two subject-focused Open Days:
- Mon 16 Feb 2026: Biological Sciences (includes Medicine)
- Wed 18 Feb 2026: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
What to Expect at Our Open Days
Both days run from 11:00 – 16:00, with registration from 10:30, and are free to attend.
Admissions Talk – Meet our Admissions Team and get to know about the Cambridge application process
Subject Taster Sessions – Experience university-level teaching in your chosen field
College Tour – Explore our 50 acre grounds and outstanding facilities
Lunch – Sample our catering (included free of charge)
Parent/Supporter Programme – A dedicated session for one accompanying guest
Why Churchill for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences?
While Churchill is renowned for its STEM excellence, our arts, humanities and social sciences students thrive in an intellectually diverse environment where interdisciplinary thinking flourishes. Our college’s unique blend of scientists, historians, linguists, and economists creates rich conversations and fresh perspectives.
Located a leafy 10 minute walk from the Sidgewick Site, with excellent library resources – including access to both our own college library and the nearby University Library – Churchill offers the perfect balance of peaceful study spaces and vibrant college life. Our tutorial fellows are distinguished scholars who bring current thinking into their teaching, while our strong college community means you’ll benefit from subject-specific support networks and society activities.
This open day is aimed at students interested in:
- Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Classics
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Geography
- History
- History and Modern Languages
- History and Politics
- History of Art
- Human, Social and Political Sciences
- Law
- Linguistics
- Modern and Medieval Languages
- Music
- Philosophy
Why Churchill for Biological Sciences and Medicine?
Churchill’s reputation in the life sciences is exceptional. Our College has produced Nobel Prize winners and continues to attract leading researchers in biological and medical sciences. Our location in North Cambridge means we’re ideally positioned near the West Cambridge site, home to many of the university’s science and technology departments at the heart of groundbreaking scientific discovery.
The College’s collaborative atmosphere encourages interaction between students across different scientific disciplines, enriching your learning experience. With outstanding supervision ratios and a supportive college community, Churchill provides the ideal foundation for your career in the life sciences
This open day is aimed at students interested in:
- Natural Sciences (Biological)
- Medicine
- Psychological and Behavioural Sciences (PBS)
Who Should Attend?
These open days are perfect for you if you’re:
- Considering applying to Cambridge in October 2026 for October 2027 or deferred October 2028 entry – or currently in your penultimate school year (Year 12 in England/Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland, S5 in Scotland, or equivalent internationally)
- Taking qualifications accepted by the University of Cambridge ( (such as A Levels)
- On track to meet minimum entry requirements for your chosen subject:
- AHSS subjects: A*AA at A-level, 42 points in the IB, or A1 A2 A2 in Scottish Advanced Highers.
- Biological sciences: A*A*A at A-level, 42 points in the IB, or A1 A1 A2 in Scottish Advanced Highers.
- If you are studying via a different route, check other accepted qualifications and international entry requirements
Register now
Registration is now open! Sign-up now: places are limited and may be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The form will close when the Open Day is full, or on Friday 16th January at 9am, whichever comes first. You will be emailed no later than 23rd January to confirm your place.