Welcome to UniFest!

UniFest is the new name for University Summer Schools in the West Midlands. It is a FREE opportunity for you to see what student life is like at one of 15 universities and colleges across the West Midlands. At a UniFest event you will get to meet university students and staff, make new friends and have an action packed, fun experience. As well as helping you decide whether or not to go to university, it could be the best thing you will do all summer!

That depends on which university and event you choose. As the name suggests, UniFest is a festival of university life and learning, and with 15 universities and colleges and 28 events you have a lot to choose from. Reading the UniFest directory will show you that that UniFest events vary in length, from 1 day to 6 days, and that most are residential. Events can take place in term-time or during the summer holiday. Some give you the chance to explore a range of subjects and courses, and others focus in on certain career or study options. Some are for young people in a single Year Group and others are for mixed age-groups. But all UniFest events will show you what university life is like, and give you the chance to develop your skills and self confidence.

Between being offered a place and going on your UniFest event you will be contacted by the university you are to visit. They will need to know more about you, and any special arrangements they need to
make to look after you during your stay. Many universities hold applicant evenings for young people and parents, or visit schools and colleges to meet applicants and their parents.