Dubai ceremonies
The graduation ceremonies in Dubai will be held in the Intercontinental Hotel, Festival City.
The online application system is now open and will close on the 22nd October 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.
Dates and times of ceremonies
| School | Discipline | Arrival Time | Ceremony Date / Seated Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Society | ALL | 4.30pm | Sunday 19th November 2023 (6pm) |
| School of Engineering & Physical Sciences | ALL | 4.30pm | Sunday 19th November 2023 (6pm) |
| School of Social Sciences | MBA; MBA Specialisms; DBA/PhD; MSc; PGCert)**, Accountancy and Finance (C3), Economics (C2), Management (C1) | 9.30am | Monday 20th November 2023 (11am) |
| School of Social Sciences | Combined Studies (C0), Languages (C4), Psychology (C9), PGCert Teaching and Learning (C0/6) | 4.30pm | Monday 20th November 2023 (6pm) |
| School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences | ALL | 4.30pm | Monday 20th November 2023 (6pm) |
| School of Textiles & Design | ALL | 4.30pm | Monday 20th November 2023 (6pm) |
** 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.