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EventNMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering)

NMITE Open Days 2027 (engineering degrees, Hereford)

NMITE holds in-person Saturday open days in Hereford for people thinking about its hands-on engineering and built environment degrees. Visitors tour the campuses, meet students and academics, and try a hands-on NMITE challenge. Dates run from January to August 2027.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering)[1]
Who it’s for
Prospective undergraduates interested in NMITE engineering degrees. The page does not give an age or year group.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A first-hand look at NMITE campuses and facilities, a chat with students and academics, information on bursaries and admissions, and a hands-on challenge. An NMITE Travel Fund gives eligible individuals up to £50 towards travel to an open day.[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 12, Year 13
Where
England (Hereford, Herefordshire)
Format
In person
Dates
to
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources

  1. NMITE

    NMITE Open Days

    Learn about our unique approach to educating the engineering and built environment workforce of the future

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. NMITE

    NMITE Open Days

    Our Open Days run from 10.30am-3pm.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. NMITE

    NMITE Open Days

    The NMITE Travel Fund supports eligible individuals with up to £50 towards the cost of their travel to one of our Open Days.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. NMITE

    NMITE Open Days

    Saturday 12 June 2027

    Checked 24 October 2026

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