Graduation Ceremony
Live from Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Ceremony begins at 4:30 PM (GST)
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You will be part of a momentous occasion as we celebrate your graduation at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.
Graduating from Canadian University Dubai signifies carrying forward a future-focused education grounded in practice, relevance, and internationally recognized standards. You will soon join a distinguished alumni community of professionals, innovators, and leaders driving meaningful progress across industries. With the knowledge, skills, and perspective developed at CUD, you are positioned to continue making impact across the United Arab Emirates and beyond.
We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments, and those of the University community, in reaching this significant milestone.
Graduation Ceremony Details
| Date | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
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| Ceremony venue | Sheikh Rashid Hall - DWTC |
| Assembly area | Holding Area "A" at Sheikh Rashid Hall |
| Doors Open for Guests | 3:15 PM (Please ensure your guests arrive early. Seating will be available in order of arrival, with no reserved seating available.) |
| Doors Close | 4:00 PM |
| Ceremony Starts | 4:10 PM |
| Rehearsal | Friday, May 22, 2026. Timing - TBC |
Regalia & Ceremony Invitation Package Collection:
Please be informed that your Academic Regalia, tickets, and Ceremony Invitation Package will be ready for collection during the dates and timings below:
| Dates | Sunday, May 17, 2026 – Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
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| Timings | Sunday to Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Location | CUD HUB, City Walk – Open area across from the Registration Department (Level 2) |
Each graduate will be eligible for 4 tickets. Please note that no additional tickets will be available for purchase.
Graduation ceremony tickets are strictly non-transferable and may not be sold, exchanged, or distributed to others. Any unused tickets must be returned to CUD. Anyone found violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.
If you are unable to collect your items personally and wish to authorize someone else to collect them on your behalf, kindly send an authorization email from your official CUD student email account to graduation@cud.ac.ae and include the authorized person’s full name and phone number.
The authorized individual will be required to present valid identification at the time of collection.
Rehearsal: The Graduation Ceremony Rehearsal will take place on Friday, May 22, 2026. The timing will be confirmed and shared with you soon via email.
Further instructions and information regarding the Graduation Ceremony for the class of 2025-26 will be communicated to you via email, SMS and through updates on the Graduation Web Page.
Should you have any questions, please email graduation@cud.ac.ae
We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with you.
This information is subject to change and more information will be provided on the website. You are requested to check your official CUD student email for regular updates.