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

Knowledge transfer between UD and Uzbekistan

27. Jul. 2021

Uzbekistan is counting on the knowledge base of the University of Debrecen in the fields of agriculture and water management, medicine and technical sciences. The details were discussed by Endre ...

Academics

Online space in music training

27. Jul. 2021

The experience and impact of virtual art education were studied in the research of the Doctoral Program in Education and Culture of the UD, the joint art pedagogical research group of the Faculty of ...

Research

New patent at the Faculty of Agriculture

27. Jul. 2021

Researchers from the Agricultural Genomics and Biotechnology Center of the University of Debrecen and the AKIT Research Institute in Nyíregyháza have developed a virus removal procedure that is ...

Research

The DIMAT Conference has come home

23. Jul. 2021

The Eleventh International Conference on Diffusion in Materials (DIMAT) was organized by the Department of Solid State Physics of the University of Debrecen. The most important conference on ...

Academics

The last end-of -school-year ceremony

23. Jul. 2021

This was the third, and final closing ceremony held by the University of Debrecen in the Nagyerdei Stadium. Saturday saw the farewells of graduates of the Faculty of Health, Dentistry, Child ...

Campus life

Full-fledged Campus festival

23. Jul. 2021

This year, Debrecen will become the festival capital of the country, as Campus Festival, the first and one of the largest festivals of the summer will be held here. The UD also offers a lot of ...

Academics

Training the engineers of the future together

23. Jul. 2021

An affiliated Department of Mechatronics will be established by the Faculty of Engineering and NI of the UN and NI, opening a new chapter in cooperation between the university and the American ...

Academics

Successful Cooperation with our Polish Counterparts

23. Jul. 2021

In recent days, Krzysztof Morawski has performed cochlear implant surgeries at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of the UD. His activity has now been recognised by ...

Campus life

The Return of Egyetem Tér

16. Jul. 2021

A package of altogether 33 various events are going to be offered to those interested in visiting the Debrecen festival site of Campus Fesztivál Egyetem Tér [University Square, Campus Festival], ...

Academics

Ceremonial Send-off for Graduates from Four Faculties

16. Jul. 2021

The second closing ceremony of the end of the current academic year at the UD was held in Nagyerdei Stadion [Big Forest Stadium] on Saturday for graduates from the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of ...

Academics

Award-winning literary translators

16. Jul. 2021

Közösen rendezte az „egy sima-egy fordított” drámafordítói pályázat ünnepélyes díjátadóját a Debreceni Egyetemi Színház (DESzínház), Debrecen Megyei Jogú Város és a Csokonai ...

Research

Honey analysis for the environment

16. Jul. 2021

An associate professor of the Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry of the University of Debrecen has won the Environmental Science Youth Award of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. In her ...

Research

IRONHEART: fruitful research

16. Jul. 2021

The IRONHEART research group of the UD has discovered a new molecule from which a drug can be prepared for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. This is one of the outstanding achievements of the ...

Research

Another Lendület Research Project at UD

16. Jul. 2021

Jácint Tökölyi, Associate Professor at the Department of Evolutionary Zoology and Human Biology, will get a chance to continue his research on the effects of changing the body size of freshwater ...

Academics

Farewell to the University in the Stadium

16. Jul. 2021

Due to the high number of graduating students and the restrictions introduced during the pandemic situation, the UD organized its closing ceremony at the Nagyerdei Stadium, like last year. On ...

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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.