Before the Ceremony
Please see below for what you need to do in order to prepare for the Graduation Ceremony.
Each student will receive THREE invitations for their guests.
Each guest will be required to have an invitation for entry to the Graduation Ceremony.
Only children over 10 will be permitted to enter the Ceremony, and they must have an invitation.
No childcare is provided by UDST.
Invitation Registration
Graduation Ceremony invitations will be available online upon registration as follows:
- Guest Registration will be open from Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Please refer to the Guest Registration Manual (available soon) for instructions on how to register your guests.
- To Register Guests Online, click the link for your ceremony below:
- May 19, 2026 - Graduation Ceremony Day 1 (TBA)
- May 20, 2026 - Graduation Ceremony Day 2 (TBA)
- Only Graduates are eligible to register for the invitations.
- You must register each one of your guests.
- You will be required to enter your guest’s name and email address.
- Once you have successfully registered your guests, a QR code will be sent to the email address provided for each guest.
- The QR code will be scanned at the Ceremony Hall’s entrance for access.
- Each QR code will be scanned once and allows entry for only one guest.
- You do not require a QR code for yourself as a graduate.
- Only guests who are registered and with electronic invitations will be allowed entry into the Ceremony venue.
If you are facing technical issues with the guest registration system, please contact (available soon)
Graduation Rehearsal
| Graduation class of 2026 rehearsal | date | student registration begins |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Ceremony Day 1 | May 17, 2026 | 2:30 pm |
| Graduation Ceremony Day 2 | May 18, 2026 | 2:30 pm |
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)
Rehearsal attendance is mandatory in order to participate in the Graduation Ceremony.
You do not need your cap and gown for rehearsals.
Please bring your student ID with you.
Gown pick-up will be available as follows:
- Location: Building 16, ClubHub
- Dates: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, to Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Time: Between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm
- Note: Only Graduates are eligible to pick up gowns.
- Reminder: Please bring your Student ID for pick-up. All students must wear full academic regalia (cap and gown) to cross the stage.
Male students are allowed to wear the Qatari Traditional Ghutra and Egal and the graduation gown.
UDST academic regalia differs based on the graduate's program credential. Click here to view the different types of academic regalia available.
Graduation Regalia
To attend the Ceremony, graduates are required to purchase and wear the University’s official graduation gown.
The gown amount depends on your educational level:
| Educational Level | Required Gown Deposit |
| Master | 370 QAR |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 350 QAR |
| Bachelor | 350 QAR |
| Diploma | 350 QAR |
| Certificate | 350 QAR |
Note: The graduation gown fee is nonrefundable.
Please refer to the table below for cases where replacement fees are required.
Graduation Gown
| Item | Fee |
| Master's Hood Not Returned | 150 QR |
| Bachelor's Sash Not Returned | 100 QR |
| Graduation Cap | 150 QR |
The available gown sizes are as follows:
| UDST Graduation Regalia Size Chart (in inches) | |||||
| Size | Length | Chest | Shoulder | Sleeve | Armhole |
| Extra Small | 51 | 36/38 | 14 | 23*31 | 28 |
| Small | 52 | 38/40 | 14.5 | 24*32 | 28 |
| Medium | 52.5 | 41/43 | 15 | 24.5*33 | 29 |
| Large | 53 | 44/46 | 15.5 | 25*34 | 30 |
| Extra Large | 54 | 48/50 | 16 | 25.5*35 | 30 |
| Double Extra Large | 54.5 | 52/54 | 16.5 | 26*36 | 31 |
You will be able to pre-book your preferred gown size when you register online for the Ceremony. Please note that gown sizes are subject to availability.
Measuring Guides
Your chest size determines the body size of the graduation gown. We will allocate an appropriate gown based on these measurements.
How to measure your chest:
You will need a tape measure
Measure from under the arms
Hold the tape measure firmly but not too tight
Measure all the way around from the fullest part of your bust/chest
Record your bust/chest in inches
Note: The graduation cap is one size so it will be suitable for all.
Graduation Gown Exchange
If your gown size is not suitable, you may request an exchange. Gown exchanges will be available on Monday, May 11, 2026, and Tuesday, May 12, 2026, between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm at Building 16 (ClubHub).