Dubai graduation ceremonies
The Summer 2026 ceremonies will take place in Dubai Opera.
The online graduation application system for the Summer 2026 ceremonies will open on mid-April 2026. The deadline date for applications is 24 May 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
| School | Discipline | Ceremony date | Arrival time | Seated time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society | ALL | Wednesday 1 July 2026 | 12:30 | 13:30 |
| School of Engineering and Physical Sciences | ALL | Wednesday 1 July 2026 | 12:30 | 13:30 |
| School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences | ALL | Wednesday 1 July 2026 | 12:30 | 13:30 |
| School of Textiles and Design | ALL | Wednesday 1 July 2026 | 12:30 | 13:30 |
| School of Social Sciences | ALL | Wednesday 1 July 2026 | 17:30 | 18:30 |
Tickets for ceremony
Guest ceremony tickets cost £60 / 295 AED each and are capped at four per graduand. Tickets entitle guests to attend the graduation ceremony.
Photography and gown hire
Dubai Gown hire applications will open in beginning of October for Winter 2025.
Graduation checklist
Use the Dubai graduation checklist at Heriot‑Watt University to prepare for graduation, including eligibility checks, outstanding requirements, key deadlines and steps to ensure you are ready for your graduation ceremony in Dubai.