Photo Essay: Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi holds its 15th Graduation at Emirates Palace

  • Students from Sorbonne University arrive at sunset for their graduation at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Students from Sorbonne University arrive at sunset for their graduation at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Students gather to prepare before going into the hall
    Students gather to prepare before going into the hall
  • A staff member at the university checks the scrolls before they are presented
    A staff member at the university checks the scrolls before they are presented
  • A graduate uses their phone to sort her hair before going on stage
    A graduate uses their phone to sort her hair before going on stage
  • Two friends smile as the nerves before the ceremony
    Two friends smile as the nerves before the ceremony
  • Lots of selfies are taken before the ceremony
    Lots of selfies are taken before the ceremony
  • A friend helps sort a cap
    A friend helps sort a cap
  • There were 217 students in the graduation class with 36 countries represented
    There were 217 students in the graduation class with 36 countries represented
  • This is the 15th Graduation Ceremony by ⁠Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
    This is the 15th Graduation Ceremony by ⁠Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
  • Friends and family take pictures as students go on stage
    Friends and family take pictures as students go on stage
  • The National reporter Ahmed Al Mansoori receives his Master's in Applied Sociological Research
    The National reporter Ahmed Al Mansoori receives his Master's in Applied Sociological Research
  • Degrees were awarded across various disciplines, including 146 Bachelor’s degrees, 66 Master’s degrees and five diplomas
    Degrees were awarded across various disciplines, including 146 Bachelor’s degrees, 66 Master’s degrees and five diplomas
  • There were smiles all round as students walked off stage
    There were smiles all round as students walked off stage
  • The stage manager observes the show from backstage
    The stage manager observes the show from backstage
  • The university in Abu Dhabi was established in May 2006
    The university in Abu Dhabi was established in May 2006
  • Undergraduate were address by Olympian Omar Al Marzooqi
    Undergraduate were address by Olympian Omar Al Marzooqi