TUM Executive & Professional Education Graduation Ceremony 2026

We are delighted to invite all eligible students from our Executive MBA programs – Executive MBA, Executive MBA in Business & IT, and Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation – as well as from the Master in Management & Innovation, to join us in celebrating a significant milestone in their academic journey.

The official Graduation Ceremony 2026 will be a special occasion to honor your hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments. It marks not only the successful completion of your studies but also the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities, challenges, and continued personal and professional growth.
 
We look forward to celebrating this meaningful day with you, your loved ones, and members of the TUM community – a moment to reflect, connect, and proudly look ahead to the future.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026
Registration: starts at 12:00 PM
Ceremony: starts at 1:00 PM
Location:
 Audimax
Main Campus
Arcisstraße 21
80333 Munich

Important Facts

The Graduation Ceremony 2026 is open to all students from the three Executive MBA programs and the Master in Management and Innovation who meet the following criteria:

  • Submission of Master’s Thesis and completion of all academic modules by 30 September 2026.
  • All outstanding assignments must be completed and passed by this deadline.

Please note: You must submit your thesis by 30 September 2026 to attend this year´s ceremony. If your thesis has not yet been graded by the time you register for the graduation ceremony, we will accept a written confirmation from your supervisor stating that you have passed by 15 October 2026. It is your responsibility to consult with your supervisor well in advance to ensure deadlines are met.

Students who do not meet these requirements will be invited to the next Graduation Ceremony.

To attend the ceremony, please register the latest by 30 September 2026 via the link provided in your invitation email. When registering, kindly indicate the number of guests you will bring. Due to fire safety regulations at the Audimax, each graduate may bring up to 2 guests.

Details about gown and cap rental will be provided in the official email invitation.

Please note: It is your responsibility to rent and return your gown and cap. In case of loss or damage (such as losing your graduation hat after the celebratory toss), you will be liable for replacement costs.

Event Schedule

14 November 2026 | Audimax, Technical University of Munich

12:00 – 12:45 | Registration in the Audimax Foyer

  • Check in with your guests at your program´s desk in the Audimax Foyer.
  • Pick up your gown and cap at the provider´s counter (don´t forget your photo ID and plan enough time for all operations).
  • Dress in academic attire before the ceremony begins.
  • Take some early photos with family and friends.
  • Find your assigned seat (labelled with your name tag) in the first rows of the Audimax and do not swap places with others.

13:00 | Official Opening in the Audimax

Welcome Address

13:10 | Keynote Speech

13:40 | TUM Awards for Excellence in LifeLong Learning

13:45 | Graduate Panel

14:15 | Address by the TUM Executive MBA Alumni Association

14:25 – 15:55 | Graduation Ceremony

N.B. Indication of sides is based on the assumption that you are facing the stage. Use the stage-right stairs to go up, and the stage-left stairs to come down.

  • Your program is announced: Head to the stairs on the right. You will be called up one by one in alphabetical order – hence no switching seats!
  • Watch the screen: Your name will show up in the corner just before it´s your turn.
  • Your name is called: Head up the stairs, take your congratulation letter and look toward the crowd while shaking hands with the professor: our photographer will get a shot of you!
  • After your turn: Walk off the stage using the left-side stairs. Our team will guide you to a waiting spot until everyone from your program has been congratulated.
  • Group Photo & Exit: Once that´s done, your whole class will be called back on stage for a group photo. After that, go back to your seat.
TimeProgram
14:30–14:55Executive MBA
14:55–15:20Executive MBA in Business & IT
15:20–15:35Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation
15:35–15:55Master in Management & Innovation

*Depending on number of attendees, this timeline might be subject to changes.

15:55 | Cap Toss

As soon as the operations of every program are done, we will ask graduates of all four programs to come back to the stage for the last act and picture: the tradition of tossing your graduation cap in the air!
Professional photography is included.

16:00 – 16:45 | Closing of the Ceremony and Celebration Reception in the Audimax Foyer

  • Enjoy music and drinks while networking.
  • Talk to the TUM Executive MBA Alumni Association Representatives at their booth.
  • Take photos with your beloved ones.
  • Return your gown and cap at the provider´s counter.

17:00 | Official End of the Event

More information regarding the event will follow soon.

FAQ

You will receive an email containing the registration link. Please ensure you complete your registration the latest by 30 September 2026.
No, there is no official template. It is sufficient if your supervisor sends an email to graduation@lll.tum.de before 15 October (end of day) confirming that you have passed your Master’s thesis. The grade does not need to be finalized or published at the time of confirmation.
  • Proceed to the check-in desk between 12:00–12:45 to register and receive seating instructions.
  • Then collect your gown and cap at the provider´s counter.
  • Coat racks will be available outside the entrance to the ceremony room. Keep in mind that you are responsible for your items at all times.
You can rent your gown and cap free of charge through Robe Academicus. Simply enter the code TUMLLL and complete this survey to indicate your gown size (caps are one-size and will automatically be included in your order). The rented items will be distributed on the day of the ceremony.
Graduates will be seated in a reserved section at the front. Each seat will be labeled with the graduate’s name. Please do not swap seats. Guests can choose their seats freely in the audience area behind the graduates.
You will be called on stage individually as part of your program. Graduates will be called one by one in alphabetical order, which is why seat swapping is not allowed. The name of the next graduate will be displayed in the bottom-right corner of the background slide.
Yes! The Academic Program Director will hand you your congratulatory letter and invite you to shake hands while looking at the audience, allowing our photographer to capture the moment. A link to download the photos will be sent to you by email approximately two weeks after the event.

You are also welcome to take your own photos during the ceremony and share them on social media. If you post pictures, feel free to tag our official accounts, @TUM School of Management and @TUM LifeLong Learning. We’d love to see and share your memories!

Please note: The Technical University of Munich reserves the right to take photos and video recordings at events and to distribute them subsequently via websites, social media channels and print publications. With the binding registration for an event, the participant agrees to the use of the pictures within the above-mentioned framework.
Your official degree certificate will not be handed out during the ceremony. You can either pick it up or it will be sent to you via postal mail by the TUM Center for Study and Teaching once your final grade has been entered and officially confirmed. For more detailed information about graduation documents, please visit TUM Graduation Documents.
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