Graduation Ceremony

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.

Register now for the graduation ceremony

Dates 2024

Oktober

Friday, October 11th 2024

5:30 p.m.

BA Tourism Business Studies
MA Entrepreneurship & Tourism

BA Social Work
MA Social Work, Social Policy & Management

Saturday, October 12th 2024

10:00 a.m.

BA Management & Law
MA International Business & Law

BA Mechatronics
MA Mechatronics & Smart Technologies

2:00 p.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 29th 2024

5:30 p.m.

BA Business & Management (full-time, part-time)
MA International Business & Management 

Saturday, November 30th 2024

10:00 a.m.

BA Medical, Health & Sports Engineering
MA Medical Technologies

BA Industrial Engineering & Management
MA Industrial Engineering & Management

2:00 p.m.

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

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

5:30 p.m.

BA Business Administration online (full-time, part-time)
MA Corporate Governance & Finance

EXECUTIVE MASTER
Executive MBA
Digital Business & Tech Law, LL.M.
Digital Business, MBA
Digital Economy & Leadership, MSc
Digital Marketing & Analytics, MSc
Management & Leadership, MSc

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Friday, October 11, 2024

 

Saturday, October 12, 2024

 

Friday, November 29, 2024

 

Saturday, November 30, 2024

 

Previous years

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.

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.

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