Inauguration Ceremonies

Every academic year opens with a festive ceremony at the DA's Festsaal. Recent keynote speakers include the Austrian Federal President, Federal Ministers, the President of the Austrian National Council as well as the former High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Inauguration of the Academic Year 2026-27

Festive event with a keynote by Magnus Brunner (European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration)
and including the Induction Ceremony of the DA Alumni Hall of Fame's Class of 2026

Academic Year 2025-26

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Academic Year 2024-25

Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Academic Year 2023-24

Tuesday, 3 October 2023

More recordings are available via our YouTube playlist "Inauguration of the Academic Year ceremonies".

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