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Celebrate the achievements of University of Birmingham Dubai graduates. Find essential details on graduation ceremonies, certificates, and transcripts.

Degree Congregations at the University of Birmingham date back to 1901. Graduation is the highlight of the University calendar and represents for many students the conclusion of their studies at the University of Birmingham Dubai.

A day to remember

A moment to reflect on your hard work and celebrate your success with family, friends, and the University community.

Our Chancellor, Sandie Okoro OBE, confers degrees to the Class of 2025 at the University of Birmingham Dubai's summer Degree Congregations.

Degree Congregations

Our Dubai campus graduation ceremonies are held twice a year, typically in July and November, on our state-of-the-art campus in Dubai International Academic City. Ceremony dates are published periodically alongside other key dates on campus.

View ceremony dates

Who can attend

To attend a degree congregation, you must meet all academic and administrative requirements (Ordinance 4.1.1). This includes:

  • Successfully completing your programme
  • Submitting all required assessments (e.g. dissertations)
  • Clearing any outstanding tuition fees
  • Not having any pending resits

Receiving graduation communication does not guarantee eligibility. Final confirmation is based on your academic record and University regulations.

You can access your official progress and examination results online through the 'Exam marks and progress decisions – end of year marks' link in the 'Exams and Assessments' column of the Student Gateway.

How you'll be notified

Eligible students will receive an invitation via their University email address a few months before the ceremony. You’ll also be added to a dedicated Canvas page, where you’ll find all the details about your ceremony, including:

  • Timings and venue information
  • Academic dress (gown hire)
  • Photography booking

Please ensure your contact details are up-to-date in the student portal.

Guest tickets and access

Each graduand is entitled to:

  • One personal ticket
  • Two guest tickets

There is no charge for tickets. If you or your guests have any accessibility needs, please let us know early so we can support you on the day.

  • Stay informed

    Note that the information on this page may change. All updates about your ceremony will be shared via the Canvas page and your University email.

    Please check regularly and make a note of key dates to avoid missing important information and deadlines.

Certificates and transcripts

All students graduating from the University of Birmingham Dubai will receive an official Birmingham degree certificate and academic transcript. This applies whether you attend your graduation ceremony in person or graduate in absentia.

Who receives a certificate and transcript?

All students graduating from the University of Birmingham Dubai receive both a certificate and a transcript.

How will I receive my documents?

Degree certificate

  • If you attend your ceremony, you can collect your certificate on campus on the day
  • If you choose to graduate in absentia (without attending), you’ll receive an email with collection instructions. To ensure you receive this email, please reply to your invitation and choose to graduate in absentia

Digital transcript

You can view and download your transcript digitally via Gradintelligence. For further guidance, please visit:

When will I receive my documents?

Delivery times depend on when you graduate and whether you confirm your delivery details on time:

  • July graduates: If you submit your address by the deadline, you should receive your documents by the end of September
  • November graduates: If you submit your address on time, you should receive your documents by the end of February

Please avoid contacting the team for updates before the lost certificate process opens, as this may delay processing for all students.

Can I change my delivery address?

Yes. Delivery addresses are submitted in your initial registration form, which closes a few weeks prior to graduation. If you need to update your address after the form closes, please email us at: dubaigraduation@contacts.bham.ac.uk

What if I haven’t received my documents?

If you’ve confirmed your delivery address but haven’t received your documents, please wait until the relevant reporting window to report your documents as lost:

  • July graduates: Report lost documents between 1–31 October
  • November graduates: Report lost documents between 1–31 March

Report your documents as lost (once the form has opened)

Can I access my documents online?

Yes, you can view, download, and share digital copies of your certificate and transcript via the Gradintelligence website three working days after your graduation ceremony. You can also share digital copies of your degree documents through this platform while you wait for the physical copies of your documents to arrive.

Can I get my documents before I graduate?

No, certificates and 'final' transcripts can only be issued once your award has been officially confirmed at graduation.

Transcripts are available as soon as a student is registered. However, it will only appear in a 'final' state following graduation.

Can I collect my documents in person?

Yes, students attending the ceremony will collect their certificates on the day. If you’re graduating in absentia, you can request to collect your documents from campus by selecting this option on your response form. Transcripts will be available digitally through Gradintelligence. 

Can I order extra copies?

Yes, if you need replacement copies of your certificate or transcript, please visit our replacement certificates page for full details.

Vice-chancellor Adam Tickell with graduand on stage.