Friday, 23 October 2026

For all bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees obtained during spring semester 2026, the graduation ceremony will take place on 23 October 2026 at the Stadtcasino Basel.

Start of the ceremony: 16:00, followed by an aperitif (approx. by 18:00). Attendance by invitation only and prior registration. As a graduate please register yourself and the number of accompanying persons via this link no later than 12 October 2026.

Rehearsal
In preparation for the ceremony, we ask all diploma candidates to arrive at the Stadtcasino Basel as early as 14:30. We will go through the procedure of the diploma ceremony with you and conduct a standing rehearsal. This will be followed by group photos of all graduates (bachelor's and master's degrees as well as the doctorate's). We will provide the photos afterwards.

  • Welcome by Prof. Beat Hintermann, Dean
  • Musical prelude
  • Ceremonial address by Dr. Thomas von Planta, Chairman of the Board of Directors Helvetia Baloise Holding Ltd and Alumnus of the University of Basel
  • Musical interlude I
  • Presentation of Bachelor's and Master's diplomas by Prof. Pascal Gantenbein, Dean of Studies
  • Presentation of Doctorates by Prof. Catherine Roux, Graduate School of Business and Economics
  • Musical interlude II
  • Presentation of Awards for best academic achievements
  • Graduation address by the Co-President of the Alumni Association
  • Musical finale
  • Aperitif

As a graduate, please register for the ceremony no later than 12 October 2026.

As a bachelor's or master's graduate, you can register up to three accompanying persons free of charge. For additional persons (up to three more) we will charge you a contribution. For more details, please see your personal invitation.