Graduation Ceremony 2026

Congratulations! You made it!

Please take note of the important details and required steps to attend the graduation ceremony listed below:

Graduation Programme:

Date: Thursday, 17 December 2026
Time: 6:00 PM (Graduands should be present at 3:30 pm)
Venue: Sheikh Rashid Hall – World Trade Centre (Click here for location)

Graduation Ceremony Fees (Non-Refundable):

Regular Registration Fee: AED 1500 (VAT included). Click here for payment link
Please note that late registration fee (AED 3000 VAT included) is applicable from 1 Dec – 8 Dec

When filling the required details, please make sure to add your Name and Student ID as per the below screenshot along with the other required details.

Graduation Tickets (to be collected during Gown Collection):

Each student is eligible for 2 free tickets
Each student is eligible to buy 3 extra tickets only (subject to seat availability)
Each extra ticket Fee is100 AED (to be collected from our Accounts Department)
Kids under age of 6 years are not allowed to enter the ceremony
Kids of 6 years or older require tickets to attend the ceremony

Graduation Gowns & Photoshoot Session:

The photoshoot and gown collection will take place at BUiD campus on the following dates:

Wednesday October 28	12:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday October 29	12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday October 30	12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday October 31	12:00 – 6:00 PM

Please book your photoshoot time slot on the following link: https://www.buid.ac.ae/graduation-photoshoot-2026/

Please note that gowns will NOT be available for collection at the ceremony.

Important Notes:

Graduates should be presented at the venue no later than 3:30 PM.
It is very important to abide by the timings in terms of checking in and arriving at the venue.
Please keep checking your student’s email for updates.
Parking available at the venue is paid parking.