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

Academics

Flavors of the World - Food Day returns

16. May. 2022

“The University of Debrecen gives special consideration to its international students as we have more than seven thousand students coming from over 122 countries; their culture is an integral part ...

Campus life

Hair at the oDEon: A Global Theatre has been born

09. May. 2022

This time oDEon, the university theatre, let international students entertain the audience: following in the footsteps of university theatres in the US, oDEon adapted Hair, the famous Broadway ...

Academics

Thousands Together for Peace

09. May. 2022

The event was attended by the regional leaders of the historic Churches: Károly Fekete, bishop of the Trans-Tisza Reformed Diocese, Ferenc Palánki, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of ...

Research

Nobel Laureate Biochemist Receives uDEsia Award

04. May. 2022

The uDEsia award was established by the Senate of the University of Debrecen to recognise the achievements of scientists who have already received a Nobel or an equivalent prize and are cooperating ...

Academics

International Gynecology Congress

03. May. 2022

The Clinical Center of the University of Debrecen was the first in Hungary to organize an international conference on hysteroscopy. This professional forum hosted over 100 participants and the ...

Research

Information on research activities and opportunities for international students

03. May. 2022

Ferenc Kun, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology welcomed the international audience at the event held in the lecture hall of the Life Sciences Building. The head of the faculty emphasized ...

Academics

NASA peppers grown in the space capsule of UD

29. Apr. 2022

It was at the beginning of March that space peppers provided by NASA’s were planted in Biodrome, the experimental greenhouse of DE MÉK [Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental ...

Academics

Literary translation in the limelight

29. Apr. 2022

The winners of the contest were awarded their respective prizes at an official announcement of the results event held on Thursday in the venue Csokonai Irodalmi Labor Szabó Magda terme [Magda Szabó ...

Academics

Favorable position in the THE rankings

28. Apr. 2022

The Times Higher Education (THE) most recent Impact Rankings measure global universities’ success in delivering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-s) in as many as 17 categories ...

Research

The University of Debrecen brings innovation to Uzbekistan

27. Apr. 2022

Rector Zoltán Szilvássy received Abat Fayzullaev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and his delegation at the University of Debrecen on Tuesday afternoon. ...

Research

Robotics from a Psychological Perspective

22. Apr. 2022

The finalist teams of the students’ competition called Human-Robot Interactions were greeted by Robi the robot at the auditorium of the Department of Psychology. Nine teams, comprised mostly of ...

Academics

Milestone in the Education of Electrical Engineering at UD

21. Apr. 2022

- The University of Debrecen considers the electronics and automotive sectors as priorities. Companies and industrial partners operating in the region count on UD not only as a source of human ...

Academics

A New Form of Language Learning

21. Apr. 2022

The project will create an opportunity for the Chinese and Hungarian employees of companies with Chinese interests that operate in Debrecen to learn each other’s language and culture. The date ...

Academics

The Ronald McDonald Family Centre has Opened

20. Apr. 2022

Designed and realised by the Ronald McDonald House Charities with the involvement of healthcare professionals of the clinic, this cosy community space will be available for the patients of the ...

Academics

UD Student Writes Himself into the History of Sport

11. Apr. 2022

After winning his first individual gold medal in Beijing at the winter Olympic Games, the youngest of the Liu brothers wrote himself into the history of sports at the short-track speed-skating world ...

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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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