graduáció

Graduáció is a Hungarian term that refers to the act of graduating from an educational institution, typically a university or college. It signifies the completion of a course of study and the attainment of an academic degree. The term itself derives from the Latin word "gradus," meaning step or degree.

The graduáció ceremony is a significant event in Hungarian academic life. It is a formal celebration where students who have successfully met all the requirements of their program are officially awarded their diplomas. This ceremony usually involves speeches from university officials, the awarding of degrees to individual graduates, and often concludes with celebratory gatherings. The specific traditions and rituals associated with graduáció can vary between different universities and faculties.

While graduáció refers to the entire process and ceremony of graduating, the diploma itself is the document that certifies the successful completion of studies and the conferral of a degree. The term is widely understood and used throughout Hungary to denote the culmination of higher education. It is a moment of recognition for years of hard work and academic achievement.