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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. 

Graduation date

The formal graduation date is the date of the last working day of the month in which you received your last grade. The last grade is usually the grade of your bachelor's project, but it can also be an exam. The graduation date is stated on your diploma and list of grades. The graduation date is not the same as the ceremony date. The ceremony date is only the date on which you receive your diploma.

Ceremony dates

  • October 24, 2024, 4.00 PM – 6.00 PM
  • March, 2025, date isn’t final yet


Picking up your diploma without a ceremony

When you are not able to join the graduation ceremony, you can arrange a pick up meeting with the Science Student Administration.  

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