What can I expect from my Graduation Day?
The ceremony consists of speeches from Senior Staff Members and a student representative.
A key part of the ceremony as a graduate is walking across the stage in your academic dress and shaking hands with the Presiding Officer. The Presenting Head will announce your name and course.
Each ceremony lasts about 1 hour. It will be followed by a celebratory drink’s reception lasting around one hour. Gowns will need to be returned promptly after the drinks reception to allow us to prepare for the next ceremony.
When will I graduate?
Monday 2nd March 2026 – Berlin Graduation Ceremony
To be eligible to attend Arden University’s March’s 2026 graduation ceremony, your final intended award must have been confirmed and ratified by the Progression and Award Board held between February 2025 and by January 2026.
Please refer to the relevant table below to determine your graduation date. Your graduation date is determined by the submission date of your final assessment or dissertation.
These dates are subject to change due to capacity of graduation venues. Once your graduation date is confirmed it will be added to our website. Once you have completed your programme and your final award has been confirmed, the graduation team will email you directly with exact details of your graduation.
On Campus Student Timetable
| Submission Week | Progression and Awards Board | Graduation Date |
| w/c 14th July 2025 | 13th October 2025 | Spring 2026 Monday 2nd March 2026 |
| w/c 20th October 2025 | 24th November 2025 | Spring 2026 Monday 2nd March 2026 |
| w/c 19th November 2025 | 12th January 2026 | Spring 2026 Monday 2nd March 2026 |
| w/c 19th January 2026 | 23rd February 2026 | Spring 2027 Date and Venue to be confirmed |
| w/c 16th February 2026 | 30th March 2026 | Spring 2027 Date and Venue to be confirmed |
| w/c 6th April 2026 | 12th May 2026 | Spring 2027 Date and Venue to be confirmed |
| w/c 4th May 2026 | 15th June 2026 | Spring 2027 Date and Venue to be confirmed |
| w/c 20th June 2026 | 27th July 2026 | Spring 2027 Date and Venue to be confirmed |
The Venue
Where: bcc Congress Centre, Berlin
When: Monday 2nd March 2026
The bcc is centrally located in Berlin-Mitte within walking distance of Alexanderplatz and various hotels, restaurants and bars. The easiest way to get there is by public transport to the nearest train station, Alexanderplatz. Alternatively, there are several car parks in the immediate vicinity of the bcc, which also have charging stations for electric cars.
About the venue
From 1961 to 1964, the "Haus des Lehrers" (House of the Teacher) is built at Alexanderplatz with a separate domed building for events. This part of the building referred to as the congress hall in the 80s and 90s (now known as the "bcc") captivates with its clear, transparent forms and many interesting architectural details. The gleaming aluminium dome is visible even from afar. There is an unobstructed view of Berlin's cityscape from the foyers. Together with the neighbouring Haus des Lehrers, today's bcc forms an impressive ensemble at Alexanderplatz.
Where to stay
- NHOW BERLIN – Distant to Location 50 metres
- nhow Berlin, Stralauer Allee 3, 10245 Berlin, Deutschland
- VIENNA HOUSE ANDEL ́S BERLIN - Distant to Location 3 KM
- Landsberger Allee 106, Berlin, Deutschland
Travel by Public Transport
- Regional train: RE1, RE2, RE7, RB14
- U-Bahn: U2, U5, U8
- S-Bahn: S3, S5, S7, S9
- Bus: 100, 200, 245
- Tram: M4, M5, M6, M48
Travel by Taxi
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
- Distance: approx. 23 km
- Driving time: approx. 35-60 min
- Taxi price: approx. 45.00 EUR
Location & Travel – for details of local Car Parks and recommended hotels
Location
bcc Berlin Congress Center GmbH
Alexanderstr. 11
10178 Berlin (Germany)
Email us: graduation@arden.ac.uk