Doctoral Conferment Ceremony of the University of Oulu
The Conferment Ceremony is the most prestigious academic celebration at the University of Oulu and the highest honour bestowed by the University upon those who have earned a doctoral degree as well as upon honorary doctors.
Further information about the conferment ceremony, schedules, and registration will be published on these pages as preparations progress.
The previous University of Oulu Conferment Ceremony of all faculties was held on 17–19 May 2024. At the ceremony, 243 doctors and 17 honorary doctors were conferred.
The festivities of the 13th Conferment Ceremony of the University of Oulu span three days. The conferment weekend begins on Friday, 19 May 2028, with the traditional Sword-Whetting Ceremony.
The Conferment Ceremony itself will take place on Saturday, 20 May 2028, in Saalastinsali at the University of Oulu. Following the ceremony, the procession will proceed to an ecumenical conferment service at Oulu Cathedral. The day will culminate in the Conferment Banquet and Ball.
The conferment festivities will conclude on Sunday, 21 May 2028, with the traditional Conferment Cruise.
Further information about the programme and schedule of the festivities will be published on these pages as preparations progress.
Conferment of an honorary doctorate is the highest honour that the University can confer to a person. The University has invited persons for conferment, who have distinguished themselves on the fields of science represented in the University of Oulu. Many of them have collaborated significantly with researchers in the University of Oulu.
In addition, invitations have been made to persons who have distinguished themselves significantly in other ways in the society and for the benefit of operations of the University of Oulu.
In case of inquiries on Doctoral Conferment Ceremony, please contact:
conferment.ceremony (at) oulu.fi
