The Main Graduation Ceremony of Ekaterinburg

11:26, July 1, 2019

5 860 UrFU graduates of 2019 received their diplomas

Graduates of Ural Federal University said goodbye to their alma mater and received their long-awaited diplomas. The biggest graduation ceremony of Ekaterinburg, which was held on June 29, gathered 5 860 Bachelors, Specialists, Masters and PhDs.

The biggest number of graduates this year (1 187) was produced by the Ural Institute of Humanities. 1 035 completed their studies at the Institute of New Materials and Technologies, 663 at the Graduate School of Economics and Management.

The top 100 graduates were awarded their diplomas personally by UrFU’s Rector and Vice-rectors.

“This moment opens a broad way into the professional world for you. I know that you will be able to use effectively the knowledge you gained at UrFU, fulfil your potential and achieve your goals. We have done a lot to make you really competitive. In the years spent at the University, apart from receiving high-quality higher education, you have found a lot of friends and soulmates. You will definitely benefit from this in the future. Today, on your way to professional success, you have everything you need”, said UrFU’s Rector Victor Koksharov.

The Rector also noted that he wasn’t saying goodbye: the graduates can always continue their educational path in Master’s, Doctoral or further education programs at UrFU.

Arkady Chernetsky, member of UrFU Supervisory Board, senator of the Federation Council, graduate of the Ural State Technical University-UPI (now UrFU) was also there to congratulate the former students.

“It’s great to see people who have made up their minds and are ready to build their own life, work for the good of their families and the state. I agree with Victor Koksharov that UrFU is a brand, not only on the national, but on the global level as well. You are receiving your diplomas today and there are endless possibilities open for you. You are the new generation of engineers, scientists, economists. You are the people who will be building our country, ensure the development of our state. The country provided you with knowledge, and now it is expecting that this knowledge will serve not only the state, but every one of you”, said Arkady Chernetsky in his speech.

The official part ended with the traditional throwing-up of the academic hats. This year’s innovation was eco-friendliness: the university supported volunteers’ initiative to make the graduation air-balloon-free.

The event  finished with a large party at the Uralets cultural-entertainment center.