Exhibit at the UCA Freshers’ Fairs 2026

Meet an expected 1,400 new creative students across Epsom, Canterbury and Farnham.

Choose one campus or build a three-campus campaign across three consecutive days.

Freshers’ is when students discover the organisations that will shape their university experience—from the places they shop, eat and socialise to the technology, materials, travel and support services they use.

The University for the Creative Arts Freshers’ Fairs give organisations a face-to-face opportunity to introduce their brand, demonstrate their offer and create a measurable reason for students to engage again after the event.

Event details

Campus	Date	Time	Expected attendance
Epsom	Tuesday 15 September	10am–1pm	300
Canterbury	Wednesday 16 September	10am–1pm	300
Farnham	Thursday 17 September	10am–1pm	800

Why take part?

Reach students early. Introduce your organisation while students are forming new habits, relationships and local loyalties.
Show, do and demonstrate. Use sampling, demonstrations, competitions or advice to make your offer memorable.
Create measurable action. Use a dedicated offer, QR code or booking link to track engagement beyond the fair.
Reach a distinctive audience. Connect with students developing careers across the creative industries and related disciplines.
Choose the right scale. Attend one campus, combine selected campuses or create a joined-up three-campus presence.

Who should exhibit?

We welcome relevant organisations that can offer genuine value to students, including:

creative technology, software, photography and art materials
food, drink, grocery and delivery services
travel, mobile, banking and student savings
local retail, hospitality, leisure, fitness and accommodation
careers, culture, volunteering, wellbeing and community services

All exhibitors are subject to suitability, safeguarding and ethical-partnership checks.

Packages and pricing

Packages can be tailored to your objectives, available space and activation requirements. The guide prices below provide a starting point.

Package	Best for	Guide price
Charity / community	Student support, culture, volunteering and public services	£75–£100 per campus; £200 all three
Local independent	Local cafés, shops, venues and service businesses	£150–£225 per campus; £450 all three
National standard	National brands with a staffed exhibition stand	£275–£425 per campus; £825 all three
Premium activation	Sampling, demonstration or higher-impact space	£375–£575 per campus; £1,125 all three
Campus partner	A larger local partnership and enhanced visibility	£600–£1,000 per campus
Headline partner	Lead visibility across the full three-campus programme	£2,250 all three

What can an activation include?

Depending on the package, location and suitability, an activation could include a staffed stand, product demonstration, samples, a student offer, a competition, recruitment information or a collaborative activity.

We will work with you to agree the footprint, power, connectivity, furniture, delivery and operational requirements before confirming the booking.

Ready to meet UCA’s new students?

Tell us which campuses interest you, what you would like to achieve and whether you are planning sampling or a larger activation.

Fill in our form here to register your interest: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/CT1RG9bKba