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 crossroards 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

Research

Egyedülálló növénytani gyűjtemény

11. Sep. 2020

Négy különálló botanikai összeállítását digitalizálta és integrálta egy, a távoktatásban is jól használható speciális adatbázissá a Debreceni Egyetem Növénytani Tanszéke. ...

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Safe Return To The University

11. Sep. 2020

Foreign students studying at UD can only enter the country if they have no symptoms, but they still have to spend 14 days in quarantine and demonstrate two negative PCR tests. They can indicate their ...

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UniFit Is Prepared For The New Semester

11. Sep. 2020

Complying with the pandemic-related rules, and with the number of visitors optimised, the fitness centre of UD awaits students who need to attend PE classes and those who just want to do some ...

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Library Redefined

11. Sep. 2020

The renewed University and National Library of UD has been officially opened. Owing to the HUF 400 million invested in the project, now the library awaits visitors with state-of-the-art ...

Campus life

Secretary General Of FIBA Visited UD

04. Sep. 2020

Andreas Zagkiis, general secretary of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has visited the University of Debrecen. He came to see the 3x3 basketball Youth Festival and the World Tour in ...

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Service Sector in Focus

04. Sep. 2020

High-school teachers learned about local multinational companies and workplace environment in the service sector at a workshop organised jointly by the University of Debrecen and the Debrecen BSC ...

Research

Billions For Research

04. Sep. 2020

The University of Debrecen will receive HUF 6.25 billion from the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund in the framework of the Thematic Excellence Programme 2020. Of the HUF 43.9 ...

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Second Round Of Entrance Exams – UD AT Top

04. Sep. 2020

With 884 applications submitted for 986 places, this year UD has proved to be the most popular university in the second round of entrance exams. The number of successful applicants will be announced ...

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Korean Cultural Centre in Debrecen

04. Sep. 2020

Besides studying the language, those participating in the courses of the King Sejong Institute, which operates as part of the Debrecen Summer University, can also gain insight into Korean culture ...

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UD Among the Best

07. Aug. 2020

In September, following standard admission procedure, 6,127 freshmen will start their studies on the Hungarian courses of the UD. After the second procedure and the entrance examination organized for ...

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New Dean To Lead The Faculty Of Health

07. Aug. 2020

Mariann Móré, the new dean of the Faculty of Health at UD talked about recent results and plans for the future to hirek.unideb.hu. The head of the faculty also outlined the planned developments and ...

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New Dean To Lead The Faculty of Child Education And Special Needs Education

07. Aug. 2020

Since 1 July, the head of the Faculty of Child Education and Special Needs Education has been Erzsébet Gortka-Rákó. She is planning to improve the international relations of the faculty, to start ...

Research

Breakthrough in the Study of Fragmentation

07. Aug. 2020

With the involvement of physicists working at the UD, researchers have proved several assumptions of Plato, the ancient philosopher. Ferenc Kun and his associates have proved that any fracture or ...

Research

International Recognition

07. Aug. 2020

The Federation of European Chemical Societies has granted the title “Chemistry Europe Fellow” to Ferenc Joó, professor emeritus of the Faculty of Science and Technology of UD. He received the ...

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New Horizons in Genomics

03. Aug. 2020

As many as 10 parallel or simultaneous whole-genome sequencing processes can be implemented cost-effectively through the application of the new high-capacity DNA sequencing equipment that has been ...

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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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Discover UD

UD is Hungary’s oldest continuously running higher education institution (founded in 1538). Courses and education in general are based on practical and labour-market oriented knowledge far above the national standard. Partnerships with local and national companies ensure students have the opportunity to get an insight into business processes during their studies.

Loan and Scholarship opportunities include the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship, Erasmus and several federal loan possibilities. Accommodation: students can choose to rent dormitories or private flats; student hostels are located in the campus area, and are primarily occupied by foreign students. Several University restaurants and canteens provide opportunity for students to have meals at the campuses throughout the year.