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.