University of Sydney and UTS Open Days – Saturday 30 August
Stay Informed About University Open Days!
Many leading universities across Sydney are hosting Open Days this weekend, offering senior students a valuable opportunity to explore their future study options.
These events allow students to experience campus life firsthand, meet academic staff and current students, and gain clarity on course offerings, entry requirements, and career pathways.
Students are encouraged to attend this weekend and to use the Open Days Guide by Study Work Growr resource which provides a comprehensive overview of university events nationwide.
Click here for Open Day Guide 2025
Upcoming Open Days:
ANSTO Science Discovery Tour
Organisation: ANSTO
Location: ANSTO Discovery Centre
Date: Saturday 30 August 2025
This tour provides an in-depth look into the world of nuclear science and the work ANSTO does in the areas of health, the environment and delivering solutions for industry.
Subject to availability, we will visit Australia’s only nuclear reactor OPAL, the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering, the ANSTO Nuclear Medicine facility and the Centre for Accelerator Science.
UTS Open Day 2025
Organisation: University of Technology Sydney
Location: UTS City Campus
Date: Saturday 30 August 2025
Info sessions, campus tours, workshops, dancing robots – UTS Open Day has it all. Get a taste of what students can expect at Australia’s #1 young uni.
USYD Open Day 2025
Organisation: University of Sydney
Location: Sydney Camperdown Campus
Date: Saturday 30 August 2025
Join us at the University of Sydney Open Day on Saturday 30 August 2025. Experience our vibrant student life on campus, hear from academics and current students and discover what makes us different.
Notre Dame Open Day 2025, Sydney
Organisation: University of Notre Dame
Location: Notre Dame Sydney Campus
Date: Saturday 30 August 2025
Notre Dame’s Open Day is your chance to explore what university life is all about! You’ll discover study options, career pathways and our student support services. Plus, you’ll experience an exciting program filled with activities for future students.
Whether you’re in Year 10, 11 or 12, or a graduate thinking about postgrad study, our Open Day is open to everyone – including pathways and international students, who can chat with our dedicated team. Learn about scholarships and financial assistance to make your journey affordable.
AIE Online Campus Day
Organisation: Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Location: Online
Date: Saturday 30 August 2025
Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Online Campus Day. AIE will be running this event for students interested in studying online. You will be able to meet our teachers, explore how classes will run, course options, career pathways and see our amazing student work.
We will be covering everything you need to know about the:
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careers in games and VFX that we train students for;
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studios and industries that we work with;
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courses we offer – from beginners to professional mastery, and;
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the software, skills and knowledge we teach.
NAS Open Day 2025
Organisation: National Art School
Location: National Art School
Date: Saturday 6 September 2025
Considering art as a career or simply curious about what happens behind the school’s historic sandstone walls? See what life is like for students at NAS by participating in studio demonstrations, chatting to our academic staff and visiting the NAS Gallery and student exhibition spaces across our campus.
Want to know more about how to apply to NAS? See us at our course enquiry desk, speak with our faculty in a one-on-one consultation or pop into one of the information sessions running throughout the day.
What can you expect at Open Day?
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Explore the campus with a guided tour
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Get an inside look into art school life with the open studios and creative workshops
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Have your questions answered in a one-on-one portfolio consultation
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Get application ready with a drop-in information session
UNSW Open Day 2025
Organisation: University of New South Wales
Location: UNSW Kensington Campus
Date: Saturday 6 September 2025
At UNSW Open Day 2025, you’ll discover the progress you can make as one of Australia’s most employable graduates. Whether you’re looking to start uni next year or in a few years, you’re a parent or you’re considering postgrad – we’ll have something for you.
ACPE Open Day 2025
Organisation: Australian College of Physical Education
Location: ACPE Sydney Olympic Park
Date: Saturday 6 September 2025
Exploring your study options for a career in the sport industry? Join us on campus. See where you will study, meet our students and lecturers, and participate in info sessions and practical sessions to take the next step with confidence.
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Discover your study course options
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Find out where a qualification from ACPE can take your career
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Take a campus tour
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Discuss your study options with our Admissions team
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Meet with academic and student support staff
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Chat with current students about their experience at ACPE
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Enrol for your preferred course on the day, and secure your place
ACU Open Day 2025, North Sydney
Organisation: Australian Catholic University
Location: ACU North Sydney Campus
Date: Saturday 6 September 2025
Open Day is your chance to find out everything you need to know about studying at ACU before you enrol. You’ll be able to check out the campus, meet staff and students, discuss entry pathways, and talk to experts about your study options and career goals.
UTAS Open Day 2025, Rozelle
Organisation: University of Tasmania
Location: UTAS Rozelle Campus
Date: Saturday 6 September 2025
Visit us at our Open Day 2025 event in Sydney. You will have the opportunity to explore our campuses, discuss your study options, and discover how studying at the University of Tasmania could be the perfect fit for you.
Torrens Design and Creative Technology Virtual Open Day
Organisation: Torrens University Australia
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday 3 September 2025
Join online as our Design and Creative Technology academics talk you through the courses on offer and how you can get the most out of studying with us. Learn about scholarships, study pathways, our industry partnerships with global brands and what sets us apart from other universities.
SDS Open Day, September
Organisation: Sydney Design School
Location: Sydney Design School
Date: Saturday 13 September 2025
If you’re considering studying with us, our Open Day is a great way to get to know us better. Explore our studios, browse through our Graduate Exhibition, meet students and Educators, watch a live Info Session and get creative making a mood board or digital model.
Sydney Actors School & Sydney Film School Open Day 2025
Organisation: Waterloo Studios
Location: Waterloo Studios
Date: Saturday 13 September 2025
Come along and meet our incredible staff and students! Take a tour of the building, see our tutors in action, and even participate in some activities! Learn what makes Sydney Actors School & Sydney Film School the best places to begin your acting and filmmaking journey. Practical based learning within a strong community – there’s nothing like it! See for yourself at our 2025 Open Day.
UNSW Aviation Open Day
Organisation: University of New South Wales
Location: UNSW Aviation Flying Operations Unit, Bankstown Airport
Date: Saturday 20 September 2025
Are you passionate about flying or curious about a career in aviation? Join UNSW for an unforgettable experience at their Aviation Open Day, held at the state-of-the-art Bankstown Airport flight training facility.
What to expect:
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Explore the fleet of Diamond DA-40 and Piper Seminole PA44 aircraft up close
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Experience cutting-edge flight simulators
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Chat with expert instructors and current students
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Tour the facilities and get a feel for life at UNSW Aviation
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Ask anything – UNSW is here to help you navigate your aviation journey
Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a pilot or just want to learn more about aviation, this is your chance to get inspired and informed.
USYD Online Open Night
Organisation: University of Sydney
Location: Online
Date: Thursday 18 September 2025
Open Night is your opportunity to experience the University of Sydney from wherever you are. Join us online for an interactive evening designed specifically for prospective domestic undergraduate students from interstate and regional areas in Australia, New Zealand, and offshore.
Whether you’re exploring your study options, want to understand entry pathways and scholarships, or are curious about life on campus, this event is for you. You’ll hear from current students, and connect with our faculty, admissions, student support and scholarship staff, as well as a range of accommodation providers, in live breakout rooms.
UNSW WRL Open Day 2025
Organisation: University of New South Wales
Location: UNSW Water Research Laboratory
Date: Saturday 25 October 2025
Ever wanted to know why rips form in the surf? Or what happens to all the sand on the beach in a storm? What amount of water does it take for a car to float? How are dams, harbours and breakwalls designed? And how, exactly, do these things get tested anyway?
Based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches at Manly Vale, the UNSW Water Research Laboratory (WRL) is one of the biggest scientific and engineering facilities in Australia, tucked away below Manly Dam.
Come tour our massive labs, meet the experts, and see engineering and science at work.