Postgraduate Degree Ceremonies

In keeping with a long-standing tradition, the University of Greifswald awards academic degrees obtained through the successful completion of a doctorate or habilitation once a year during a festive event. The folders of the degrees bear the colour of the respective faculty.

The degrees are awarded by the Rector and the Dean of the respective faculty together in the historic Aula of the University. The ceremony is organised in turn by the five faculties, who also invite a keynote speaker. The University’s Society of Friends and Supporters traditionally awards doctoral prizes during the ceremony.

Photos from the ceremonies will be made available to the Dean’s Offices within one week after the event. Please contact the Dean's Offices for more information.


Conferral of academic degrees 2023
The entry of the Senate at the conferral of academic degrees in June 2023, © Gina Heitmann
Conferral of academic degrees 2023
Rector Prof. Dr. Katharina Riedel during the conferral of academic degrees in the Greifswald Cathedral in June 2023, © Gina Heitmann
Conferral of academic degrees 2023
The keynote speaker Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Lothar Wiehler during the conferral of academic degrees in the Greifswald Cathedral in June 2023, © Gina Heitmann
Conferral of academic degrees 2023
Conferral of academic degrees in June 2023, © Gina Heitmann
Presentation of the doctoral awards by the University’s Society of Friends and Supporters © Gina Heitmann, 2023
Presentation of the doctoral awards by the University’s Society of Friends and Supporters © Gina Heitmann, 2023

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