Graduations are the highlight of the Imperial College London year, where we can all come together to celebrate the achievements of our graduating students.
Traditionally, graduation events are held twice a year. Graduation Days occur in the summer term, while Commemoration Day is held in the autumn term.
Currently, the graduation ceremonies take place at the Royal Albert Hall, where they have been celebrated for more than 60 years.
Commem & Graduation Day
Commemoration Day
Commemoration Day takes its name from a visit made by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1945 to mark the centenary of the Royal College of Science, the oldest forerunner to Imperial.
Today, more than 3,000 undergraduate students attend Commemoration Day. We are unable to confirm the dates for at this stage, but we will update here as soon as we are able.
Graduation Day
Graduation Days are held in early summer each year. Every year, over 5,000 graduands graduate from Imperial at this event, with our cohort growing every year!
Graduation Days 2026 will be held on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 June. Eligible graduands will receive a save-the-date email in February 2026, before being officially invited in March 2026. Please do not make non-refundable travel arrangements until you have successfully registered for the event.
Watch Imperial College London Graduations
Take a look at our past graduation ceremonies on the Imperial College London YouTube Channel