Publiikki Graduation Event

In addition to handing out the degree certificates, a programme includes short speeches by the rector and deans. The Publiikki event takes approx. 1,5 hours.

Publiikki is held in the auditorium Levón at 14.00. After the event, a coffee service will take place at Restaurant Mathilda. Changes are possible, please follow this page.

The first rows of the auditorium are reserved for the graduates. The graduates of each School sit in alphabetical order according to the received degree. Each graduate will have an assigned seat with their name tag on it.

Family and friends can take any seat in the auditorium, excluding the reserved rows of seats.

The deans will award the diplomas to the graduates of their Schools. The dean will first give a short speech followed by the awarding of diplomas by a degree type.

NOTE! If you have registered for the event you will receive an email with more detailed information on receiving the diploma about a week before the event.

All graduates are welcome to attend the event. An invitation to the event will not be sent, please register for the event in the application for a degree certificate.  

You may also invite some guests to the event, e.g. your family members or friends. Please inform also the number of your guests in the application for a degree certificate.

If you have registered for the Publiikki event, but you fall ill or otherwise wish to cancel your participation, please remember to inform the Study and Education Services of your school. In case of cancellation, your degree certificate will be mailed to you by post.

During the academic year 2022–23, a paper copy of the degree certificate will be mailed to those who graduate. As a rule, the copies will be mailed as standard letter mail on the graduation date. Please note that the degree certificate will only be official in electronic form.

It is recommended to wear a festive and smart outfit. For men, this means a suit or a jacket and for women a dress, skirt or trouser suit.