We know that the cost of living can make planning trips a little trickier, but attending a Birmingham City University (BCU) Open Day doesn’t have to come with a big price tag.
Planning ahead means you can explore our campuses, discover your course, and get a real feel for student life while keeping costs low. Here are our top money-saving ideas for making the most of your day:
1. Make the most of travel discounts
We don’t want the cost of travel to stop you from visiting us. That’s why we offer rail and coach discounts for you and one guest to attend our Open Day. It’s the easiest way to cut down your travel costs.
Check if your school or college are organising any coaches to local university open days. Lots of schools encourage their students to attend at least one open day, so it’s always worth checking to see if free travel is available.
If travelling by train or coach isn’t going to be possible, why not car share with a friend who’s also interested in BCU? It’s a great way to save money and have some company for the journey.
2. Grab affordable food on campus
Exploring campus works up an appetite! Luckily, you won’t need to spend much to eat well at BCU. We offer 40% off hot food and 25% off hot drinks on campus, so you can enjoy a filling lunch for less.
Prefer to bring your own food? No problem. There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor space to relax between campus tours and talks.
Open days
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3. Double up on open days
Check out which other nearby universities are holding open days on the same date. For example, Aston University often hosts events on the same day as us, and it’s just over the road from our City Centre Campus.
Open days often start early in the morning and last all day, so you can plan to visit one university in the morning and another in the afternoon. Just make sure to check the Open Day schedule we send you, so you don’t miss out on any talks you want to attend!
By visiting two universities in one day, you can compare courses and campuses while saving on extra travel costs.
4. Have a free day out in Birmingham
If you’ve got time after the Open Day, why not explore Birmingham without spending a penny? The city is full of free things to do, from art galleries and museums to canal-side walks. You can check out our list of free activities in Birmingham for inspiration.
It’s the perfect way to make your visit even more worthwhile and get a feel for the city without stretching your budget.
Don’t let costs hold you back
Open Days are the best way to see if a university is the right fit for you. With travel discounts, affordable food, and plenty of free activities nearby, you can experience everything BCU has to offer without breaking the bank.
