The Open Day provides a fantastic opportunity for you to see and experience the leading agricultural educational facilities, learn more about the Further and Higher Education Agriculture and Land-based Engineering programmes and student life. Staff will be available to provide advice and answer questions in relation to the programmes, modules, employment opportunities, and much more. There will be a series of presentations, farm tours and demonstrations of the facilities including laboratories and workshops.
Campus tours will take place on the day to allow prospective students to get a feel for the campus life and what the next steps in your educational journey might look like.
What to expect at Open Day
- Learn more about the programmes and areas of study
- Talk to the lecturers to find out about specific course information (eligibility and application requirements)
- Learn about the student support services, such as accommodation, fees, bursaries
- Take a tour of the campus and facilities
- Meet current students and hear about their college experiences
Why choose CAFRE?
CAFRE offers programmes for school leavers, career changers, and lifelong learners. It has over 100 years of experience in delivering agri-food and land-based education and offers courses from Level 2 through to Ulster University validated Foundation and Honours Degrees and a newly revised postgraduate programme in Strategic Leadership for Agri-Food, validated by Queen’s University Belfast.
The campuses offer specialist facilities supporting the development of practical learning.
The courses open doors to employment pathways with excellent career prospects – over 95% of CAFRE students are employed or in further study within six months of completing their course.
CAFRE enjoys strong industry links with industry partners. In 2026, £106,000 was awarded in bursaries and scholarships to students studying on degree courses at CAFRE.
The Open Day is your chance to explore your options and take the next step towards a rewarding career in the Agri-Food and Land-based sectors. To book to attend the Open Day and for more information, please visit: www.cafre.ac.uk/events/
1. Phoebe Hamilton (Ballygowan) encourages prospective students to attend CAFRE’s Agriculture Open Day on Friday 9 October at Greenmount Campus.
Phoebe Hamilton (Ballygowan) encourages prospective students to attend CAFRE’s Agriculture Open Day on Friday 9 October at Greenmount Campus. Photo: DAVID A SCOTT
2. Students and lecturers will display the practical skills gained through studying Agriculture at CAFRE at the Open Day on Friday 9 October.
Students and lecturers will display the practical skills gained through studying Agriculture at CAFRE at the Open Day on Friday 9 October. Photo: DAVID A SCOTT
3. Demonstrating the use of technology in their studies are Level 3 Agriculture students Louis Clarke (Magherafelt) and Grace Gillespie (Antrim).
Demonstrating the use of technology in their studies are Level 3 Agriculture students Louis Clarke (Magherafelt) and Grace Gillespie (Antrim). Photo: freelance
4. Agriculture Lecturer Jack Stewart led a tour of the dairy centre at Greenmount Campus to potential higher education applicants at a previous Open Day.
Agriculture Lecturer Jack Stewart led a tour of the dairy centre at Greenmount Campus to potential higher education applicants at a previous Open Day. Photo: DAVID A SCOTT