For prospective students
Welcome to the University of Debrecen!
The University of Debrecen is proud to offer more than 80-degree programs fully taught in English: including Foundation Programs, Undergraduate Programs, Graduate Programs and Phd/Doctoral Programs.

For Current Students
Congratulations for choosing the University of Debrecen for your studies abroad!
Getting to know new people and places is an exciting experience and open new horizons that will have great impact on your future.
You will find all the necessary information that helps you with your studies and your life in Debrecen...

About UD
With a student body of about 28,000 the University of Debrecen is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Hungary today.
Hungary is a relatively small country of 10 million people, which has seven neighbours and one of the longest histories of European nations with a statehood of over 1100 years. As a member of the European Union and at the crossroads of East and West, it is a very accessible location and an ideal base to explore all of Europe.

Practical info and contacts We collected some information for you that might be useful before arranging your trip to Hungary, upon arrival as well as during your studies here!

University news

Campus life

The title of MD has been conferred to graduating students of medicine

27. Jun. 2022

“On this pivotal day of your life, the first thought that goes through your mind should be about those who have assisted you in the process of becoming medical doctors,” said Dean László ...

Academics

Centennial celebration at Debrecen’s Department of Surgery

27. Jun. 2022

“The past two years have been especially difficult for us because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In spite of that, the program in medicine was not interrupted and we could achieve our primary ...

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Ambassadorial visit

23. Jun. 2022

Zoltán Szilvássy, Rector, and Oksana Kiszil, Director of Coordination and Strategy, received a delegation from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates to Hungary, consisting of Ambassador Saud ...

Academics

A scholarly publication in English

22. Jun. 2022

The academic Scopus indexed periodical Hungarian Journal of English and American Studies of the Institute of English and American Studies of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Debrecen is ...

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“Publication of the month” by chemists at the Faculty of Science and Technology

22. Jun. 2022

The saturation of pore-structure carbon aerogels with water is a key issue in a variety of fields of application, as these materials are basically water repellent or hydrophobic. The Environmental ...

Research

A gas molecule that may revolutionize cancer research

22. Jun. 2022

In mid-June, upon the invitation of Section President András Perczel and Section Vice President Katalin Kövér, Professor Péter Nagy, Chairman of the Scientific and Social Advisory Board of the ...

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Competition of the Best String Players of the World

20. Jun. 2022

Following the selection process, 48 young soloists were invited out of the two hundred musicians who applied for the competition from 45 countries. The opening concert of the Zoltán Kodály ...

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Graduation Ceremonies to Begin

15. Jun. 2022

Like in the previous years, faculties hold their graduation ceremonies in the Cour d’Honneur of the Main Building, even if their campuses are located somewhere else in the town or outside Debrecen. ...

Campus life

Speech Day for Chinese Students at UD

13. Jun. 2022

- This is a milestone for the Faculty, the University, and especially for the students who passed their final exams in Hungarian language and literature last week – pointed out Péter Csatár, vice ...

Academics

QS Rankings – UD Still among the Global Elite

09. Jun. 2022

The London-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has been compiling the global rankings of universities since 2004. In order to create the QS World University Rankings 2023, which was published on ...

Research

UD Joins Open Science

08. Jun. 2022

Open Science is a new approach to the distribution of research findings, which is based on the principles of transparency and cooperation, and applies the latest technologies and digitalisation in ...

Academics

UD Students Volunteer to Help

07. Jun. 2022

The University of Debrecen has helped those in need arriving in Hungary ever since the onset of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. UD has allocated dormitory places and organised donation ...

Campus life

Series of Sport Events Leading Up the 2024 European University Games

03. Jun. 2022

Two years from now, the European University Games will be held in Debrecen and Miskolc. The University of Debrecen will be one of the hosts of the event. Around 6,000 athletes and team members will ...

Academics

Geoinformatics from Experts

03. Jun. 2022

- The dual programmes of the University of Debrecen are very popular, because they offer up-to-date knowledge to students through a combination of high-level education and industry experience, and ...

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Alumni Conference at GTK

01. Jun. 2022

- The alumni community and the doctoral school as a pool of young researchers have always played an important role in the life of the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Debrecen. ...

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Student testimonials

Management and Business, PhD

Ratnesh Pandey, India

Personally, I am very inspired by the diversity at the University of Debrecen in terms of its population, students with different religions and their politeness towards each other’s values. The best thing about this university is that it offers an opportunity to meet people from all over the world and the way cultural diversity is incorporated into food, events and parties is incredible. And of course, apart from all the fascination and attractions, a student always needs time and space to study. The campus culture and other learning prospects are well-suited for students in Debrecen. “Personal space and a friendly atmosphere create a good environment to study.

Public Health MSc

Teuta Muhollari, Albania

Here at the University of Debrecen student life is more than education. This opportunity has broadened my academic horizon with new ways of learning and a global mind-set which will help me in my future life and decision making. Additionally, Debrecen is an inviting city and you can easily socialize in different cultural, community and networking events.

Medicine

Felipe Salignac Brasil, Brazil

Studying at the University of Debrecen is much more than acquiring knowledge. Just during my first year I already made life-long friendships, got to play handball with the Medical faculty team and was able to experience research first-hand. The facilities are well equipped to fully deliver the lectures and practices which makes learning easier and straightforward. The community life and the support from the senior students are also a strong point at the University. I couldn\'t have chosen a better University to study at.

Chemical Engineering, BSc

Ademola-Adesina Mofiyinfoluwa, Nigeria

Studying at the university has been a wonderful and enlightening experience. This is largely due to the diverse population of international students which gives us an avenue to get to better know each other’s respective cultures. Also, the professors are ready to help any students who are eager to understand course materials. The school also organizes various extra-curricular activities like food day, when the different nations make their native cuisines for everyone to taste.

Doctoral School of Health Sciences

Erand Llanaj, Albania

I have the opportunity to experience this at the University of Debrecen, which offers a wide range of courses, practicals and participation in in-depth research programs within a wide range of scientific domains. Moreover, Debrecen is a city where you can enjoy life: friendly, welcoming and it has a cultural agenda packed in frequent student festivities, artistic performances, music festivals and other unique events, with charming numerous sights and attractions to visit. An excellent choice to live, learn and love!

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