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
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
Two friends smile as the nerves before the ceremony
Lots of selfies are taken before the ceremony
A friend helps sort a cap
There were 217 students in the graduation class with 36 countries represented
This is the 15th Graduation Ceremony by Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Friends and family take pictures as students go on stage
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
There were smiles all round as students walked off stage
The stage manager observes the show from backstage
The university in Abu Dhabi was established in May 2006
Undergraduate were address by Olympian Omar Al Marzooqi
Photo Essay: Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi holds its 15th Graduation at Emirates Palace
