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

UD – Where Education is Only the Beginning

07. Nov. 2025

The institution’s new campaign video also depicts the trying moments of struggle for knowledge, the bumpy road to success, the power of will that moves mountains, and the uncompromising desire for ...

Academics

Podium finishers at the world competition, scholarship recipients at the university

06. Nov. 2025

The team called IsotopeX, consisting of students from the Faculty of Health Sciences, had already proven themselves in the Hungarian finals, with the trio from the Philippines, Morocco, and ...

Academics

New relationships can be built

05. Nov. 2025

In early November, a delegation of leading healthcare professionals from Tianjin, China's fourth largest city, visited the University of Debrecen. The delegation members held talks with Károly ...

Academics

Mediterranean connections in agricultural sciences

04. Nov. 2025

Founded in 1962, the center's activities are related to sustainable agriculture. Its Italian center, CIHEAM Bari, is involved in postgraduate higher education, applied research, and development ...

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Working together for the future of mobility – Vehicle Laboratory handed over at the University of De

31. Oct. 2025

The main task of the Vehicle Laboratory is to provide a well-equipped, modern and comfortable venue for the theoretical and practical education of students at the Faculty of Engineering of the ...

Academics

Booming Hungarian-Vietnamese relations

31. Oct. 2025

At the joint event organized by the University of Debrecen (DE), the Hungarian-Vietnamese Friendship Association, the Embassy of Vietnam, and the Kossuth Lajos University Friendship Association, ...

Campus life

Orientation for foreign students at the Faculty of Economics

30. Oct. 2025

This academic year, 5,800 students enrolled at the Faculty of Economics (GTK) of the University of Debrecen (DE), of whom nearly 700 came from abroad. The latter are currently pursuing their studies ...

Campus life

The University of Debrecen Received a Handmade Silk Carpet from its Iranian Partners

22. Oct. 2025

The Rouzbeh Scientific Institute has been in partnership with the University of Debrecen for over thirty-five years. A significant number of Iranian students have come to Debrecen through that ...

Campus life

Foreign Students on Stage

22. Oct. 2025

Almost 80 people registered for the first Nations on Stage. The aim of the event was to encourage the foreign students of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Debrecen to celebrate ...

Academics

Industrial Solutions of the Future at the Innovation Summit

17. Oct. 2025

The most important aim of the event, jointly organized by the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Debrecen (UDFE) and Shanghai DianJi University, within the framework of the One Belt, One ...

Academics

Ambassador’s Visit to the University

17. Oct. 2025

The Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo, who has been serving in Hungary for one year, visited the University of Debrecen for the first time. Rector Zoltán Szilvássy and Director of Coordination ...

Research

UD at the forefront of biotechnology

17. Oct. 2025

Ninth in a series of such gatherings, Biotechnology at the University of Debrecen – 2025, International Symposium was already the second one held in English for biotechnologists in Debrecen and ...

Academics

Academic conference on sexual psychology

16. Oct. 2025

The work of the joint research group of these two institutions was started as early as in 2021 with the aim of cooperating in the broader field of sexual psychology, focusing on issues that range ...

Academics

A professor of the University of Debrecen is to head a European professional organization

14. Oct. 2025

The world's largest professional meeting of pulmonology experts, the congress of the European Respiratory Society, was held in Amsterdam at the end of September. There were more than 22,000 ...

Academics

THE ranking: UD continues to retain its former position

10. Oct. 2025

On the basis of its teaching and research activities, international outlook, industrial income and patents, the renowned British ranking agency Times Higher Education ranked the University of ...

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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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