NCI Spring Graduation 2026

The conferring of academic awards at National College of Ireland is a very special occasion and is the highlight of the college's academic year. It is a day of celebration when family, friends and college staff rejoice in the achievements of our newest graduates.

- Graduation Day is broken into 2 sessions.

- Each course is allocated to a specific session.

- Please choose the correct session to match your course

-Ticket sales will Close on Friday, April, 3rd.

Session 1 : 10:30am

Session 2 : 1:00pm

Please note that registration will open 2 hours before your ceremony is due to start and will close approximately 45 minutes before your ceremony commences. Should you be late for Registration, you will not be permitted to enter the Graduation Ceremony.

Graduation Schedule

4th April 2025

Session One – 10:30am

Master of Science in Data Analytics

Master of Science on Entrepreneurship

Master of Science in Finance

Master of Science in FinTech

Master of Science in International Business

Master of Science in Management

Master of Science in Open Data Practice

Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence

Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security

Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Data Analytics

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Care

Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Education

CIPD Diploma in Professional Human Resource Practice

Diploma in Business Management

Diploma in HR Strategy and Practice

Certificate in Curriculum & Pedagogical Practice for Early Childhood Home Visit

Certificate in Emerging Digital Technologies

Certificate in Harnessing Neurodiversity in the Modern Workplace

Certificate in Computing

Certificate in P-Tech (Pathways to Technology)

Session Two – 1:00pm

Master of Arts in Human Resource Management

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

Master of Science in AI for Business

Master of Science in Cloud Computing

Master of Science in Cyber Security

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Educational Practice in Teaching for Further Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Educational Practice in Teaching

Post Graduate Diploma in Arts in Human Resource Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Cloud Computing

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management

Bachelor of Science (Ordinary) in Computing

Certificate in Public Employment Services Provision

Certificate in Social Protection Investigative Work

Certificate in Social Protection Studies

Certificate in Social Welfare Decision Making

Certificate in Community Welfare Service Provision

Certificate in Operations Management

Certificate in Business Management

Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership and Management

Things to Note

Students will not be able to graduate if they are not in good standing with the College.

Graduates will NOT be permitted to leave the ceremony until it has concluded.

There is a strict cut off time for Registration.

This ticket allows Graduands to bring 2 guests to the ceremony. Guest tickets can be collected at registration on the day.

Gowning

You have the choice to collect your gown in advance of your graduation day or before the start of your ceremony, see details below:

All Graduands can collect their gowns between 4pm and 7pm on the 9th of April in the National College of Ireland or on the day of your Graduation in the Convention Centre Dublin.

Photography

Lafayette Photography are the official graduation photographers of National College of Ireland. It is advisable to pre-book your photography online on the Lafayette Photography Website. Online bookings will close at midday the day before your graduation day.

Lafayette is open prior to your ceremony and to avoid queues you can have your photograph taken beforehand. You do not need your certificate for your photograph as a prop will be provided.

Before the Ceremony

Purchase your tickets online through Eventbrite

Holders of incorrect tickets will not be allowed entry

Collect your gown

Reserve your photography online with Lafayette (optional)

Contact

Should you have any queries about the Graduation ceremonies you can email us at [email protected]

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