For prospective students
Welcome to the University of Debrecen!
The University of Debrecen is proud to offer more than 100-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

A world-class CT scanner aids patient care at the University of Debrecen.

05. Mar. 2025

At the Medical Imaging Clinic of the Clinical Center of the University of Debrecen, a new, world-class CT scanner (Revolution™ Apex Elite) has been installed. The new CT allows faster and more ...

Campus life

Prestigious recognition for the Faculty of Pharmacy building

20. Feb. 2025

The new headquarters of the previously scattered Faculty of Pharmacy (GYTK: Gyógyszerész-tudományi Kar) of the University of Debrecen (UD) was inaugurated last May in Tudományos, Technológiai ...

Academics

Outstanding staff of the Clinical Centre honoured

19. Feb. 2025

- It is a sincere honour to welcome you on 19 February, the anniversary of the birth of Zsuzsanna Kossuth, our country's first national chief nurse, and also on the occasion of the Hungarian Nurses' ...

Academics

New chronic internal medicine ward opened in Berettyóújfalu

19. Feb. 2025

The professional activities of the new department were presented to the leaders of the Clinical Centre and the Gróf Tisza István Campus during a presidential visit on Tuesday. - The new unit will ...

Campus life

Welcome Dinner: Flavors, dance and new beginnings

19. Feb. 2025

On the evening of February 18, the Debrecen team of Erasmus Student Network and the Foreign Affairs Committee of DEHÖK treated the new international students to a Welcome Dinner. This is a central ...

Research

Research on risk factors for oral hygiene

17. Feb. 2025

Poor oral hygiene can lead to systemic diseases and a poorer quality of life, according to research by the specialist at the University of Debrecen's Faculty of Health Sciences. The research, using ...

Academics

Dual career development with UD's mentoring program

13. Feb. 2025

It was more than 20 years ago that the University of Debrecen set up its sport strategy program including long-term goals to create competitive sport opportunities for ordinary students. At the same ...

Academics

Yet another partnership established with the Chinese

12. Feb. 2025

The managements of the University of Debrecen and Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), one of the top 100 universities in China, signed a cooperation agreement in 2024. In order ...

Academics

DE MK now has a state-of-the-art laboratory

11. Feb. 2025

The Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Debrecen's Faculty of Engineering (DE MK) and Krones Hungary Kft., a manufacturer of beverage packaging and bottling machines in Debrecen ...

Research

New anti-malarials from the University of Debrecen

07. Feb. 2025

Malaria, which is still the cause nowadays of 350-500 million cases and almost one million deaths worldwide every year, occurs mainly in tropical climates. The disease is caused by mosquito-borne ...

Research

Fighting to reduce lung cancer

04. Feb. 2025

- Lung cancer is responsible for about a third of all cancer deaths in the country. At the University of Debrecen Clinical Centre, we would like to change this sad statistic with the help of our ...

Academics

International cooperation for promoting vaccination coverage

31. Jan. 2025

According to the latest data available, vaccination coverage rates for childhood infectious disease vaccines have been high both in the European Region of WHO and in Hungary, but vaccination programs ...

Academics

Casting at oDEon

30. Jan. 2025

Hans Christian Andersen's wonderful story of Ariel, the mermaid, has been rendered and seen on stage in a number of different adaptations over the past decades. Soon, oDEon Theater will also be ...

Research

Cooperating for the cause of food safety

27. Jan. 2025

“These days, we can all feel the unpleasant effects of climate change. In spite of this, one of the most important food safety and public health problems relevant to these effects, i.e., the ...

Academics

New medicines may emerge from Uzbek relationship

21. Jan. 2025

The cooperation between the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Debrecen (DE GYTK) and the Tashkent Institute of Pharmacy dates back almost five years, when the guests from Central Asia, ...

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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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