2023 ubc graudation

Launch your career with a global advantage

The MMS in Global Business and Society (GBS) program offers double degree programs with HEC, HKUST, and UBC Sauder through M2M.

M2M is a suite of dual-degree opportunities for early career students. Students spend Year 1 at a master in management degree at HEC Paris, Hong Kong’s HKUST Business School, or the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business, and Year 2 in Yale’s GBS program. M2M program participants can apply simultaneously to their Year 1 and Year 2 schools. If you are already a student or alum of one of these Year 1 programs, you may  apply directly to Yale’s GBS program for your Year 2.

M2M program participants benefit from coordinated activities across the five schools, as well as an enlarged network of future global leaders. 

Application deadlines for simultaneous Year 1 / Year 2 Applicants

To apply simultaneously to a master in management degree at HEC or HKUST (Year 1), and the Yale GBS program (Year 2), please begin your application through your selected Year 1 program.  To apply simultaneously to a master in management degree at UBC Sauder (Year 1), and the Yale GBS program (Year 2), please submit a separate application to both UBC Sauder and Yale.

The deadlines for simultaneous applications are school specific and are listed below.

HEC Application Round Timelines

Application TimelineRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4
Application Round Deadline October 18, 2022 January 4, 2023 March 1, 2023 April 19, 2023
Admission Decision December 6, 2022 February 28, 2023 April 24, 2023 June 2, 2023

HKUST Application Round Timelines

Application TimelineRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4
Application Round Deadline October 16, 2022 December 2, 2022 January 15, 2023 March 5, 2023
Admission Decision December 22, 2022 February 24, 2023 March 31, 2023 May 10, 2023

UBC Application Timelines

Round 1Round 2Round 3
October 11, 2022 January 10, 2023 March 14, 2023

Decisions for each round are released on a rolling basis.

Are you graduating in November 2022 or May 2023?

If so, don’t forget to book your graduation photographs with Evangelos Photography by January 20th 2023 to ensure your place in the class composite! Individual graduating photo sessions are offered free of charge, but there is a $45 refundable cash-only deposit. They are the department’s official photographer and will be offering all graduating members of the ESA 15% off their purchases.

Please visit their website at www.evangelosphotography.com for further information. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at .

Graduation ceremonies

Our graduation ceremonies celebrate achievement in style. Those for our undergraduate and postgraduate students take place in the prestigious Symphony Hall at the Birmingham International Convention Centre.

Ceremonies for Graduates of 2023 will take place on Wednesday, 13 September 2023.

Further information will be provided in mid-April 2023.

All the information regarding robing and guest tickets and key updates will be also published on our Canvas page.

Useful information 

Please find below useful information on what to expect on the day.

Keeping you safe

University College Birmingham is delighted that you will be joining us for the Graduation ceremonies in September 2023, to be held at Birmingham’s magnificent Symphony Hall. Working closely with the ICC and Symphony Hall, there are a number of safety measures in place to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. On this page you can find out more about these safety along with what to expect during your visit: https://bmusic.co.uk/your-visit/covid-safe

Our primary focus is to maintain a safe environment for everyone. We thank you in advance for your understanding, patience and support.

On the day

Around a week before graduation, graduates will be sent an email detailing the time that you should arrive at the ICC to register with the University team.

With around 1500 graduates registering during the day, keeping to the registration time on your invitation email will help to ease queues and ensure a safer event for everyone. Once you have registered you will be able to access the robe hire and photography. Please follow the signs within the ICC to locate the Registration desk, Robing and Photography.

Graduates should be seated 15 minutes before the start of the event. 

Crossing the stage

During the ceremony, UCB staff will direct you when to stand and leave the hall in order to cross the stage. It is important that you keep your ticket with you at all times. We will check this ticket to ensure that you are in the right order to cross the stage. If you lose your ticket please notify a member of the UCB graduation team as soon as possible.

Photography/live streaming

There will be photo studios set up in the ICC on the day of the ceremonies and you can have a photo taken (alone, with fellow students, or with your family). A photograph of you crossing the stage will also be available via the William Northam website.

University College Birmingham's marketing department will also be taking photos and videos on the day, which will be used for social media updates and future marketing campaigns. If you don't want a photo or video of you taken, please let a member of the team know. An online gallery of photos will be made available in the next few days after the event. There will also be a photo booth and social opportunities available.

Live streaming of the graduation ceremonies will be available on the day. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified when the event starts.

Dress code

Ceremonies are celebratory occasions where graduates want to look their best for family, friends and photographs. All students are required to wear academic dress, also known as a cap and gown, and are advised to wear smart clothing underneath their academic dress.

You will be able to order your academic dress from the official supplier of robing, William Northam. To book you academic gown visit www.williamnortham.com

Your academic dress will be available for collection on the day from a hall in the ICC. The cap and gown must be returned to the robing hall no later than 8.30pm on the day of the ceremonies. Late returns may be charged for the cost of another day’s hire.

Guest tickets

Guest tickets for the graduation ceremonies can only be purchased directly from the Symphony Hall Box Office. Further information about the tickets will be available in April 2023.

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What month do you graduate UBC?

The Fall 2022 degree will be conferred on Wed, Nov 16, 2022. It will be reflected on your academic record on Thurs, Nov 17, 2022.

How many tickets do you get for UBC graduation?

Students who are eligible and approved to graduate are guaranteed 2 (TWO) guest tickets for their ceremony if they reserve their tickets by the Monday, October 31 deadline. We strongly recommend students reserve their tickets as soon as possible.

When can I pick up my degree UBC?

Diplomas will only be available at the ceremony or by pick up or courier in early June and December for all students. You can start planning at the Graduation at UBC website. You'll receive your diploma on the day of your ceremony. You can pick up your diploma or pay for your diploma to be couriered.

How does graduation work UBC?

Your application to graduate will be reviewed by your faculty in October for the fall ceremony and in April for the spring ceremony. The final approval will be noted on your graduation application in the Student Service Centre (SSC) about a week prior to the congregation ceremony.