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.
The table below provides a breakdown of graduation ceremonies scheduled across the two days. You will receive your confirmed ceremony time in your official invitation. We kindly ask that you do not contact the Graduation Events team regarding ceremony times prior to this.
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Tuesday 2 June 2026 |
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10.30 - Faculty of Engineering (Ceremony One) |
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13.30 - Faculty of Engineering (Ceremony Two) |
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16.30 - Faculty of Medicine, Centre for Higher Education Research and Scholarship, and Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication |
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Wednesday 3 June 2026 |
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10.30 - Faculty of Natural Sciences |
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13.45 - Imperial Business School (Ceremony One) |
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16.45 - Imperial Business School (Ceremony Two) |
Get ready for Graduation Days 2025
Register
Registration for Graduation Days 2026 closes on 13.00 (GMT) Friday 20 March 2026. Eligible graduands will be sent an invite in early March by email to the email address the university has on file.
If your university email address is due to expire, it is your responsibility to update your personal email, and make sure you get your invitation.
To update your email please update the ongoing contact and registration form before Friday 20 February.
If you believe you are eligible and have not received an email, please contact the Graduation Events team.
* The university reserves the right to close registration before this time if event capacity is reached.
Buy your guest ceremony tickets
Your family, and friends can celebrate with you in the Royal Albert Hall! Guest tickets cost £24.99 per ticket and graduands can purchase guest ceremony tickets as part of the registration process. You will find the link to buy your guest ceremony tickets in your registration confirmation email.
Hire your academic dress
Academic dress is compulsory for all graduands at an Imperial College London graduation. Our official gowning partner is Ede & Ravenscroft.
If you choose to use Ede & Ravenscroft please hire your gown as soon as possible and by no later than 13.00 (BST) Friday 8 May.
If you hire your academic dress from another provider, you must ensure that it matches the standards set out in the academic dress requirements.
The university retains the right to refuse entry to anyone dressed incorrectly.
Register for your Faculty Reception and buy guest passes
Your registration confirmation email also contains a link to register for Faculty Receptions. These receptions take place at venues across our South Kensington Campus and are an opportunity for you, your guests, and members of your department to gather after your ceremony to celebrate your achievements together.
Still have questions?
Please ensure you visit our Graduation FAQs page to find out more about the event and answer any queries you might have.
Do you need a visa?
Please check the UK Government guidance on whether you need a visa to travel to London. The International Student Support may also be able to provide guidance on submitting your application.
If you or your guest(s) require a supporting visa invitation letter from Imperial College London, this can be requested in the Visa Letter Support form.
Please note, that only graduands who have been awarded in the university's systems, and invited to graduate, will be able to complete the form.
Obtaining a visa may take several weeks and it is your responsibility to ensure you have completed all legal requirements before you travel.