Familiarization Trip 2026

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See you at the Familiarization Trip, where you can...

attend a comprehensive training about the University of Debrecen
get acquainted with the city of Debrecen
meet our team in person and get to know other partners of the UD as well
enjoy, relax and gain first-hand experience about the UD and Debrecen

Practical information

please make sure that you have filled this form about your travel details, meal preferences, etc., to help us with the arrangement of the event;
we are hoping that the weather will remain nice and warm for the duration of your visit, however, month of May is quite unpredictable in Hungary (it can be 10-30 Celsius with sunny, rainy or windy weather). Please make sure to pack some warm clothes as well as comfortable shoes for the campus tours and sightseeing.
in case you would like to have any private meetings with Director Prof. Jenei or other members of our team please make sure to arrange it in advance. However, our team will be present at the programs, and you will have the chance to approach them any time,
make sure to keep to the schedule and be on time. Please respect each other and be at the meeting points 5 minutes before the given time.

**Your booking in Hotel Divinus covers the following*:**

superior room for 3 nights;
dinner on the day of your arrival – 5rd May
breakfast on 5rd-8th May

*Kindly note that no extra services are included in the booking, thank you for your understanding. If you would like to use extra services, you can issue the payment at your check-out. Tourist tax is covered by our office.

After arrival, once you have collected your bags, please proceed outside the airport. In the car park in front of the terminal, look for ZONE 6-7. A blue bus with Pannon Transfer logo, license plate RJE-624 will be waiting there, and the driver will be holding the sign University of Debrecen. A photo of the bus is attached for your reference.

Please note that after your arrival, we will go directly to Hotel Divinus together with the group. For that day, you may relay and discover the city on your on (public transportation tickets will be provided). Your dinner will be covered at Hotel Divinus.

Please do not forget to fill in this form to ensure that every detail is carefully addressed. We would like to ask for your input on a few key areas to guarantee that everything aligns perfectly.

Program information

Schedule on 6th May

Morning: Villa Kenézy	Evening: Dinner at Next Bistro
Meeting point: Hotel’s lobby at 7.55 A.M.	Meeting point: Hotel's lobby at 6.45 P.M.
08:00 – Departure from Hotel via Nagyerdő Guests will depart from their hotel for the professional part of the event.	19:00 Dinner at Next Bistro Please make sure to fill out our registration form that includes your meal preference as well: FILL IN THE FORM
08:45 - 08:50 – Welcome Speech A brief welcome speech will be held at Kenézy Villa.
09:00 - 09:30 – General Introduction of the University of Debrecen Overview of the university's history, mission, and academic offerings.
09:30 - 10:10 – Medical Program Presentation Introduction to medical programs at the university.
10:10 – 10:30 – Tea/Coffee Break with Student Ambassadors Informal meet and greet with student representatives.
10:30 - 11:10 – Non-Medical Program Presentation An overview of the university's medical programs.
11:10 - 12:00 – Student Life Presentation by Student Ambassador Insights into the daily life and experiences of students at the university.
12:00 - 13:20 – Lunch at Kenézy Villa
13:30 - 15:00 – Campus and Dormitory Tour Guided tour of the university campus and student dormitories.
15:00 - 19:00 – Free Time Guests have the opportunity to explore on their own or relax.

Schedule on 7th May

Morning: Campus tour (from Hotel Divinus by bus)	Evening: Dinner at Csokonai Restaurant
Meeting point: Hotel’s lobby at 8.25 A.M.	Meeting point: Csokonai Theatre
08:30 – Departure from Hotel by bus	19:30 Dinner at Csokonai Restaurant Please make sure to fill out our registration form that includes your meal preference as well: FILL IN THE FORM
09:00 – 10:30 – Campus Tour – Engineering Faculty
11:00 – 12:30 – Campus Tour – Chemistry
13:00 – 14:30 – Lunch at Smart Bistro
15:00 – 15:20 – 1st Admission Roundtable Discussion The first roundtable meeting focusing on the university's admission process, held at Könyvtár Sziget.
15:20 – 15:40 – 2nd Admission Roundtable Discussion Continuation of discussions on university admissions.
16:00 – 18:00 – Guided Sightseeing The rest of the afternoon is free for personal activities.
18:00 - 19:30 – Free Time
19:30 – Dinner Dinner at Csokonai Restaurant, offering a relaxed dining experience.

Friday – 8th May

Departure – Guests Depart

Check-out from the Hotel is at 9:30 A.M.

A transfer to Budapest Airport has been organized for you. For those whose flights were canceled and will now depart on Saturday, May 9th, accommodation has been arranged in Budapest at Marriott Hotel, H- 1052 Budapest, Apáczai Csere János u. 4. (Breakfast included).

Contact information

In order to receive up-to-date information on your phone during the event, please join our WhatsApp Group Chat dedicated for the Familiarization Trip. You may scan the QR code with your phone or click on the button directly from your phone to join the group.