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

DE ZK Choirs Make a Lasting Impression in Italy

16. Apr. 2026

From children’s choirs to adult choirs, from secular music to gospel, the Concorso Corale Internazionale International Choir Festival and Competition—which boasts an outstanding international ...

Research

Guests from Taiwan at the Faculty of Pharmacy

15. Apr. 2026

The head of the Taiwanese delegation, Liang Tzung Lin, a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Taipei Medical University, and Ildikó Bácskay primarily reviewed the progress ...

Academics

U.S. - Hungarian Course Development

15. Apr. 2026

The American professor, who specializes in teaching and researching American history and has decades of experience in developing online and hybrid courses, is visiting Debrecen for the first time, ...

Academics

Pharmacy PhD Students from Debrecen in the Far East

14. Apr. 2026

During the two-week program, six Hungarian and three Syrian PhD students from the Faculty of Pharmacy (GYTK), University of Debrecen (DE), were given a comprehensive overview of the Chinese ...

Academics

Faculty of Humanities Achieves Success in QS Subject Rankings

09. Apr. 2026

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Debrecen has achieved a significant success, as experts ranked it among the world’s top 550 institutions in the Arts and Humanities category of the latest ...

Academics

Guest Professor from Germany Gives Lectures on Theoretical Issues of Legal Reasoning

09. Apr. 2026

The interpretation of legal texts is only one layer of legal interpretation. On the one hand, participants in legal practice create reasons to support their text interpretation, which requires ...

Research

Where No Hungarian Researcher Has Ever Been Before – Bouvet Island

07. Apr. 2026

Bouvet Island (Norwegian: Bouvetøya) has an area of 58.5 square kilometres, and more than 90 percent of its surface is covered by glaciers. It has been under the jurisdiction of Norway since 1927. ...

Research

Nobel laureate mentor and strategic partnership: academic training in Debrecen taken to the next lev

01. Apr. 2026

The document that was signed on Wednesday in the Main Building of the University of Debrecen aims to enhance biomedical talent cultivation in Hungary. According to the agreement about the ...

Academics

The Formula Student team of our university is to be sponsored by the Schaeffler Group

31. Mar. 2026

DEAC Formula Racing was formed last year by students from the Faculties of Engineering, Informatics, Science and Technology, and Economics and Business at the University of Debrecen. They aim to ...

Academics

University of the Year 2026 – The University of Debrecen Tops the Rankings in Two CategoriesAz Év Eg

31. Mar. 2026

Following last year’s “Student-Friendly” victory and the Chancellor’s Special Award, the University of Debrecen (DE) once again finished among the top contenders this year. In the ...

Academics

Business service center to strengthen ties between the University of Debrecen and BMW

27. Mar. 2026

- This BMW plant is not only a state-of-the-art facility, but also the location of a company with interest in building the local ecosystem. It was in October 2018 in the Aula of the University of ...

Academics

Our international network expands to include a university in Hong Kong

27. Mar. 2026

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a relatively “young” university. It was founded in 1994 and, currently, it has only three faculties and two academies. Regarding its academic ...

Campus life

A succession of events for students from Central Asian countries

24. Mar. 2026

Our Turkic Corner was crowded with people for the afternoon tea party held specifically for students from Kazakhstan, with quite a few of them arriving in their traditional national costumes. These ...

Academics

The partnership between BMW and UD levels up

23. Mar. 2026

Furthermore, the objectives of this new agreement are to further develop industrial, healthcare and innovation partnerships, as well as to support the health preservation and well-being of employees ...

Academics

Academic challenges in the field of music education

19. Mar. 2026

The objective of this conference was to provide domestic and international music education specialists, performing artists and researchers with insights into up-to-date and innovative pedagogical ...

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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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