Gaudeamus igitur!
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.

Graduation Ceremonies at the Entrepreneurial University®
Contact
Tanja Gschwenter | Coordinator Graduation Ceremony Alumni Center & Events
Tanja GschwenterCoordinator Graduation Ceremony
+43 512 2070 - 1721

Dates 2025

October

Friday, October 24, 2025

2:00 p.m.

BA Management & Law
MA International Business & Law

BA Mechatronics, Design & Innovation
MA Mechatronics - Smart Technologies (full-time, part-time)

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
BA Smart Building Technologies
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 (full-time, part-time)
MA Corporate Governance & Finance

Executive Master programs (MBA, MSc, LL.M.)

Saturday, November 29, 2025

10:00 a.m.

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

BA Social Work
MA Social Work, Social Policy & Management

Procedure of the Academic Ceremony

Notes for the graduates

Congratulations on successfully passing your final examination! With this step, you have completed your MCI studies and are cordially invited to attend the graduation ceremony.

To give you an impression of what to expect at your graduation, we have created a short video for you:

 Please have a look at our FAQs. We hope that the list provides clear and comprehensive answers to all questions you may have regarding your graduation ceremony.

Short Facts
  • Pre-meeting & group photos:
    Meeting point (1:15h before the official ceremony):
    Orangerie, Congress Innsbruck
    Participation is mandatory for all graduates.
  • Graduation Ceremony: Dogana, Congress Innsbruck

 

Downloads

Review

Videos

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.

OUR GRADUATES AT A GLANCE
OUR GRADUATES AT A GLANCE

The MCI Graduate Catalog 2024 is now available. 

Download Alumni Catalog

Download Graduate 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.

Where 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 2026).

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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