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Graduation

Celebrating your achievements

Class of 2026!

Your graduation ceremonies will take place on 23 and 24 July 2026.

This year's timetable – showing which courses are graduating on which date – will be released soon. You'll be able to view the timetable on this page once it's confirmed.

Graduation 2025 highlights

Congratulations to our Class of 2025!

Please view our 2025 Graduation highlight video below. You can also watch the 2025 ceremonies on our website.

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Graduation ceremony on beach with students in black gowns throwing mortarboards into grey sky, pier visible in background.

Two women in black graduation gowns with purple hoods and mortarboards smile at graduation ceremony in ornate hall with red curtains.

Large group of people posing on brick building steps, one wearing a graduation gown, including suits, formal wear, and outfits with props.

Graduates in black caps and gowns with green and purple trim embrace and celebrate indoors near large windows.

Graduate in black cap and gown celebrating with friend on beach, raising arm in victory pose, blue sky and white fence behind.

Woman in graduation cap and gown hugging small black dog on stone steps with other graduates in background.

Four people posing together at outdoor graduation event; man in black shirt, woman in green dress, graduate in cap and gown, woman in grey top.

Graduate in black cap and gown embracing person in bright green top outside building.

Four graduates in black gowns and green sashes throwing graduation hats into air, with palm trees and white ferris wheel in background.

Four graduates in black gowns throwing graduation hats in air on beach, arms raised, overcast sky and sea in background.

Group of graduates in caps and gowns posing behind large white "AUB 2025" letters with light bulbs, white draped ceiling above.

Students preparing for graduation in the Pavilion ballroom, black, green and purple robes.

Graduates popping confetti outside, Bournemouth ferris wheel blurred in the background.

Graduates from Arts University Bournemouth in graduation gowns standing on Bournemouth Beach and throwing their mortar boards in the air.

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A student in their graduation gown walking outside Bournemouth Pavilion in the sun.

Key dates and deadlines

Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies will be held on 23–24 July 2026...

A group of graduates from AUB throw their mortar board hats into the air while standing on Bournemouth Beach

Graduation FAQs

We've answered some questions you might have about our graduation ceremonies...

Two students posing for the camera outside at graduation wearing gowns, holding flowers.

Costs – planning ahead

Please be aware there are some additional costs associated with participating in Graduation...

Students celebrating graduation in their gowns at Bournemouth gardens, high-fiving.

Before graduation – what you need to do

We hope that this step-by-step guide will help you navigate the...

A group of graduate students in a line wearing their gowns on Bournemouth beach, posing for the camera.

Guest tickets

Each graduand is entitled to bring a maximum of two guests to attend their ceremony.

A graduate student wearing their gown hugging a friend on Bournemouth beach.

Accessibility and Support requirements

We will do our best to accommodate the accessibility requirements of...

A group of girls in graduation gowns posing for the camera.

Gown hire and photography

Once you receive your invite to register for graduation, you may book your gown, hood and cap.

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Venue and live video stream

Graduation ceremonies will be held at Bournemouth Pavilion, situated in Bournemouth town centre.

Two people pose for a photo in front of a fountain.

Travel, accommodation and parking

In the event of cancellation, the University doesn't accept liability...

Two students in graduate gowns posing for the camera in a white marquee.

Graduation terms and conditions

Please read this section carefully as your registration and (if applicable)...

A group of students in graduate gowns posing for the camera, holding a sign that reads 'WE GRADUATED, CLASS OF 2023'.

Graduation day

Graduation Day is a milestone event and most guests and graduands choose to wear smart attire...

AUB students in graduation dress in the ballroom at the Pavilion at the 2023 graduation ceremony.

Filming and photography

We'll have our in-house photographers circling throughout the event capturing those special moments...

Two students talking to family members at graduation wearing gowns.

Archive

We've collected photos and videos of the AUB graduation ceremonies from over the years, which are free...

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