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Graduation

Information on how to plan for your day and what to expect. Please note that the dates published on this web page are subject to change. The exact date and time of your graduation ceremony will not be confirmed until you receive your invitation.

Upcoming ceremonies

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Postgraduate ceremonies, 11 to 15 January 2027

Information for students eligible to attend the January 2027 postgraduate ceremonies to help you plan for your day.
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Summer ceremonies, 19 to 23 July 2027

Information for students eligible to attend the July 2027 postgraduate ceremonies to help you plan for your day.
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Shanghai graduation ceremonies March 2026 3 graduands in audience

Graduation ceremonies in China

Following the success of our recent events in Shanghai and Beijing, we're working on plans for future ceremonies in China. You could be part of the next big celebrations!

In absentia conferments

In absentia ceremonies enable students who complete their studies outside the graduation ceremony registration periods to have their degree conferred and receive their degree certificate without having to wait until the next in-person ceremony.

Further information on conferments in absentia

Certificates

Receiving your paper certificate

Downloading your digital certificate

Terms and conditions

Please note that the dates and times published on this web page are subject to change. 

The exact date and time of your graduation ceremony will not be confirmed until you receive your invitation.

Group of happy graduating students standing outside