Awarding of diploma
Once you complete your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree you will be awarded your diploma during a celebratory graduation ceremony. Some study programmes also have ceremonies for the awarding of first-year (propedeuse) diplomas or other important achievements. The awarding of your diploma is always arranged by your faculty or study programme.
Graduation ceremonies are always arranged by your study programme or faculty.
Collecting your diploma from the Student Services Centre
As from one day after the graduation ceremony, you can collect your diploma at the desk of the Student Services Centre during opening hours. Please bring your ID.
Authorising someone else to collect your diploma
It is also possible to authorise someone else to collect your diploma. Please fill out the authorisation form and make sure that the person collecting your diploma hands in the following documents at the Student Services Centre:
- a copy of your ID
- a copy of his/her own ID
- the printed and signed authorisation form
Graduation ceremony
You can complete your degree in any month. However, graduation ceremonies are held twice a year:
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Date of last grade |
Degree Completion Date |
IBP Graduation Ceremony |
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| Between 1 August 2024 and 31 January 2025 | Between 30 August 2024 and 31 January 2025 (last work day of the month of your last grade) |
Friday 21 March 2025 |
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| Between 1 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 | Between 28 February 2025 and 31 July 2054 (last workday of the month of your last grade) | Friday 26 September 2025 | |||
Invitation
About two weeks before the official graduation ceremony, you will receive an invitation specifying the exact time and place.
Collecting your degree certificate
If you cannot attend the official graduation ceremony, please contact the Student Services Centre as soon as possible. You will be able to collect your degree certificate as of one day after the official graduation ceremony.
Please take note of the correct procedure.