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The Nursing and Patient Care (Nurse) BSc program at the University of Debrecen (UD) is an eight-semester program comprising 240 ECTS credits, with over half of the curriculum dedicated to practical training. Based at the Nyíregyháza Campus, the course prepares students to provide professional care for individuals, families, and communities across all levels of health and social provision.| | The program starts in September of each year. | |
| | All courses are taught in English; therefore, a B2 level English proficiency is required. | |
| | Admission requires a high school certificate; an entrance interview where the level of English, high school studies, motivation and communication skills of the applicant are assessed. | |
| | This is a 4-year program consisting of 8 academic semesters | |
| | Students earn 240 ECTS in total. | |
| | The tuition fee for this program is 7,500 USD/Year |
Please be advised, that this Program is based at our Campus in Nyíregyháza
The goal of the nursing degree program is to train professionals who possess high level professional knowledge, who take up the responsibility to provide nursing for individuals, families and communities, who are able to do their best in health care and rehabilitation, who can make decisions in preventive care, curing, nursing care and rehabilitation at all levels of health and social provision.
We offer a curriculum that bridges the gap between your current expertise and the technical competence required to excel in the global market.
Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
| Year | Main subjects |
| 1 | General Principles of Health Care and Nursing, Biophysics, Imaging Diagnostic Techniques and Technical Basics, Biochemistry, Theoretical Psychology, First-aid Application, Functional Anatomy, Hungarian Language, Health Informatics, Law in Health Sciences Training, Latin, Health Development (Pedagogy and Health pedagogy), Physiology-Pathophysiology, Microbiology, Pathology |
| 2 | General Principles of Health Care and Nursing, Internal Medicine, Physiology-Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Hungarian Language, Health Informatics, Basics of Research Methods, Preventive medicine and public health, Health Development, Gerontology, Paediatrics, Skill Development, Clinical Practice, Surgery, Professional Care |
| 3 | Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and Nursing, Paediatrics, Clinical Practice, Surgery Professional Care, Psychiatry, Surgery, Surgery and Nursing, Professional Care, Dietetics, Neurology, Gynecology, Obstetrics |
| 4 | Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Clinical Practice, Community Medication, Oxiology and Emergency Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Professional Care, Thesis |
Detailed information about the program’s Curriculum and further information are available on the Faculty of Health Sciences’s website.
Yes, to complete the degree, students must fulfill an extensive 48-week internship, preparing them for professional roles in hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers worldwide.
The nurses may be located in healthcare, various public and private health care facilities, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and other areas of social and educational sectors as well as charitable organizations as well. Based on their acquired knowledge the graduates can continue their education in doctoral programs.
Pursuing a degree from the University of Debrecen ensures a globally recognized qualification. Our admissions team provides online oral and written exams to assess your field-related knowledge without requiring travel for the initial stages. We offer extensive scholarship opportunities, ranging from tuition discounts to fully funded government scholarships (Stipendium Hungaricum), making higher education in Hungary accessible to talented students based on academic merit.
Applicants must have an English proficiency of at least B2 level as the program is fully taught in English. For your information, this is equivalent to:
Please note, that you are not strictly required to have a language exam certificate, your language skills will be assessed during the entrance interview.
Yes, there is an entrance interview where the level of English, high school studies, motivation and communication skills of the applicant are assessed. Applicants also have to complete a written Biology entrance exam.
Further information about the entrance exams can be found through the following website: Learn more about our entrance exams
Please note that the BSc in Nursing and Patient Care (Nurse) operates on a single-cycle academic calendar. This program only starts in September of each year. The application deadline is 15th June.
Ensure your documents are submitted through the
Official Online Platform before the deadline.
The tuition fee is 7,500 USD / year for this program.
This is supplemented by the application fee of $150 USD (one-time) and the entrance procedure fee of $350 USD that covers the examination and interview. Please note that the application and entrance procedure fees are non-refundable and must be paid via bank transfer to initiate the review process.
We offer a variety of academic scholarships and merit-based tuition fee discounts. Depending on your home country's regulations you might apply for federal loan while studying abroad as well.
For detailed eligibility criteria and application deadlines, visit our dedicated website:
View the University of Debrecen International Scholarship Eligibility!
Choosing the right program is the first step toward achieving your professional ambitions. At the University of Debrecen, our Nursing and Patient Care (Nurse) degree balances a theoretical foundation with extensive hands-on experience, preparing you for the frontline of healthcare.
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