Graduation Ceremony

Gaudeamus Igitur!

MCI Graduation Ceremony

The graduation ceremony is the highlight and official conclusion of an MCI degree program and takes place in the presence of family members and top representatives from business, science, administration and politics.

The ceremony includes the presentation of the graduates, taking the oaths and the conferral of the academic degrees.

Each year, hundreds of students become graduates at our graduation ceremonies, which take place in the magnificent Dogana of Congress Innsbruck.

The graduation ceremony is the culmination of many years of hard work and dedication by our students, giving family, friends and staff the opportunity to congratulate our new graduates and celebrate their achievements.

Dates 2025

Oktober

Friday, October 24, 2025

2:00 p.m.

BA Management & Law
MA International Business & Law

BA Mechatronics
MA Mechatronics & Smart Technologies

6:00 p.m.

BA Tourism Business Studies
MA Entrepreneurship & Tourism

Saturday, October 25, 2025

10:00 a.m

BA Management, Communication & IT
BA Digital Business & Software Engineering
MA Management, Communication & IT

BA Nonprofit, Social & Health Care Management
MA International Health & Social Management

November

Friday, November 28, 2025

10:00 a.m.

BA Biotechnology & Food Engineering
MA Biotechnology
MA Food Technology & Nutrition

BA Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering
MA Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering

2:00 p.m.

BA Medical, Health & Sports Engineering
MA Medical Technologies

BA Industrial Engineering & Management
MA Industrial Engineering & Management

6:00 p.m.

BA Business Administration online
MA Corporate Governance & Finance

Executive Master
MBA General Management
MSc Management & Leadership
LL.M. Digital Business & Tech Law,
MSc (CE) in Business Research Methods
MBA Digital Business & Entrepreneurship

Saturday, November 29, 2025

10:00 a.m.

BA Business & Management
MA International Business & Management

BA Social Work
MA Social Work, Social Policy & Management

Review

Videos

Friday, October 11, 2024

Video Graduation 2024 | 5.30 p.m.

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Friday, November 29, 2024

Video Graduation 2024 | 5.30 p.m.

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Previous years

YouTube Playlist

Photos

The MCI graduation ceremonies are accompanied by a professional photographer. You will receive all pictures taken on the day of the event for download afterwards.

Our Graduates at a glance

The MCI Graduate Catalog 2024 will be available soon.

pre-order now

Download graduates catalogue

Graduate Catalogue 2024 (pdf | 16.98M )

Graduate Catalogue 2023 (pdf | 16.21M )

Graduate Catalogue 2022 (pdf | 12.81M )

Graduate Catalogue 2021 (pdf | 12.54M )

Graduate Catalogue 2020 (pdf | 11.26M )

Graduate Catalogue 2019 (pdf | 9.86M )

Graduate Catalogue 2018 (pdf | 9.48M )

Graduate Catalogue 2017 (pdf | 7.15M )

Download graduates supplement

Questions and Answers

How can I register for the graduation ceremony?

All graduates can register for the graduation ceremony here: www.mci.edu/online-payment/graduation

If you encounter any technical problems during the process, please contact helpdesk@mci.edu.

What happens if I am unable to attend my graduation ceremony?

Graduates may select the following when registering online:

Written award (receiving the certificate without attending the graduation ceremony)
If you do not attend the academic ceremony, you have the option to order the certificate as follows:

Written awarding Basic: Pick up the certificate at the Infodesk (without certificate folder) - costs EUR 0,00
Extraordinary awarding: The certificates (incl. certificate folder and MCI pin) will be sent by mail - costs EUR 30,00

How does the graduation ceremony proceed?

Procedure of the graduation ceremony:

Academic procession entering the hall
Opening ceremony & welcome address
Taking the oath and conferral of degrees
Presentation of the certificates
Graduates’ speech
Closing words
Gaudeamus Igitur
Procession leaving the hall

Download official schedule

How long does a graduation ceremony take?

The academic ceremony usually lasts 2 hours (without pre-meeting).

Where does the ceremony take place?

The venue of our graduation ceremonies is the Congress Innsbruck. (Rennweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck).

For more information on how to get there, please click HERE.

How much does the ceremony cost and what is included in the price?

The fee for the participation in the graduation ceremony is EUR 115,-.

Services included in the price:

Organization of the ceremony
Graduation invitations
Premises
Technical equipment
Music
Decoration
Certificates and certifications
Catering for the graduates during the pre-meeting
Champagne reception for graduates and guests
Film recording and photos of the ceremony

How many guests may I bring to the graduation ceremony?

The number of guests is unlimited. Please inform us about the number of your guests during the online registration for the graduation ceremony.

When will the Dogana open for the guests?

The guests can enter the Dogana 30 minutes before the official start.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible.

Where can I download the photos of the graduation?

As soon as the photos and videos are ready, you will be notified by your study program via e-mail.

How can I order the graduates catalogue?

All graduates will receive 1 copy free of charge. It will be sent out together with the limited issue of the local newspaper Tiroler Tageszeitung and of the national newspaper Die Presse (publication date: mid-January 2025).

Additional copies can be ordered when registering for graduation at a unit price of €15 (to be collected directly at the MCI Infodesk).

The shipping costs are

Domestic: €5 per parcel
EU: €10 per parcel
Non-EU: €15 per parcel

The Graduates catalogue is also available for free download.