Dubai ceremonies
We are excited to announce that our graduation venue has changed/moved. The graduation ceremonies in Dubai will be held in the Dubai Opera.
Applications will open in the Spring, and they will close on Friday 17 May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
| School | Discipline | Ceremony date | Arrival time | Seated time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society | ALL | Wednesday, 3 July 2024 | 12:00 | 13:30 |
| School of Engineering and Physical Sciences | ALL | Wednesday, 3 July 2024 | 12:00 | 13:30 |
| School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences | ALL | Wednesday, 3 July 2024 | 12:00 | 13:30 |
| School of Textiles and Design | ALL | Wednesday, 3 July 2024 | 12:00 | 13:30 |
| School of Social Sciences | ALL | Wednesday, 3 July 2024 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
| Edinburgh Business School** | ALL | Wednesday, 3 July 2024 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
** Enquiries concerning Edinburgh Business School programmes/applications should be directed to ebs.enquiries@hw.ac.uk.
*Disclaimer: Heriot-Watt University will use its best endeavours to keep to the scheduled dates, times and venues for graduation ceremonies. However, due to circumstances outside the control of the University, ceremonies may be delayed, relocated to another venue or postponed. Please note, the schedule of ceremonies is based upon student attendance. In the event that a ceremony is over or under subscribed, arrangements may be made to change the time of your ceremony.
The University also reserves the right to cancel any graduation ceremony and reception for reasons beyond its control. Circumstances may include, but are not limited to: fire, flood, or any other incident that renders the venue unsafe to use; terrorist act (or threat of terrorist act); natural disaster; pandemic or a period of national mourning.
Where any of these circumstances occur, Heriot-Watt University is not responsible for any inconvenience, losses or costs that may be occasioned by such event.