University of Debrecen

Egyetem tér 1., Debrecen

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  • #=574 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • HighResearch Output
  • 18,858Total Students
  • 2,036Faculty
  • 5,065Int'l Students

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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

Debrecen is the largest city outside Budapest and has over 200,000 inhabitants. At a convenient distance of 250 km to the East from the capital, Debrecen is a cultural, economic and scientific centre of the region and a renowned university town.

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The university has four major campuses in Debrecen:

  • The oldest one is the main campus, which is home to the majority of the faculties like Science and Technology, Humanities, Music and
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According to the most recent QS Word University Rankings, the University of Debrecen is the 167th best university regarding the proportion of international students.

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The procedure of the admission is easy here as compared to others. Because UD selects the students on the basis of GPA and entrance test while other universities rely only on student’s GPA.

In order...
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The University conducts its programs according to the European Qualifications Framework of the Bologna Process. Thus diplomas attained at the University of Debrecen are generally accepted in the...
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About

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

Debrecen is the largest city outside Budapest and has over 200,000 inhabitants. At a convenient distance of 250 km to the East from the capital, Debrecen is a cultural, economic and scientific centre of the region and a renowned university town.

With a student body...
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Campuses

The university has four major campuses in Debrecen:

  • The oldest one is the main campus, which is home to the majority of the faculties like Science and Technology, Humanities, Music and Medicine.
  • The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management and the Faculty of Economics and Business are in a smaller campus on Böszörményi street.
  • The third campus is on Ótemető street, where the Faculty of Engineering can be found.
  • The youngest campus is based on Kassai street where the Faculties of Law, Informatics and Public Health are located.

The Faculty of Health is also an educational unit of the University of Debrecen, however its campus is located in the nearby city of Nyíregyháza. While the Economics and Business Faculty has some additional programs offered in the new Szolnok Campus.

You can also check our main campus on a virtual map.

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According to the most recent QS Word University Rankings, the University of Debrecen is the 167th best university regarding the proportion of international students.

Students can choose from a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

  • The Faculties have a variety of student clubs.
  • The Medical Athletic Club has wellequipped facilities including tennis and basketball courts, a weight room and an easily accessible swimming pool is nearby.
  • Student parties organised regularly.
  • International Food Day and YoUDay are organised yearly, with the participation of thousands of students.
  • You will find a number of coffee and tea shops as well as bars, pubs and clubs offering all kinds of night time entertainment in the City Center.


Debrecen has strong cultural and artistic traditions. The Déri Museum displays the craftsmanship and life-style unique to Eastern Hungary. Modem, the largest and most up-...
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The procedure of the admission is easy here as compared to others. Because UD selects the students on the basis of GPA and entrance test while other universities rely only on student’s GPA.

In order to apply for any courses/programs you will need to submit documents (e.g. your high school or university diploma, English test results, citizen permit & proof, a short CV of yours) depending on the level of education and the program you apply for. 

The University of Debrecen provides all necessary support for prospective students in the Application and Admission process, you can check the Application Flow Chart, and send your application as well as the required additional documents online.


Application Deadlines to keep in mind:

for September intake:

  • Medical, health science programs: 31st May
  • non-medical PhD programs: 31st May
  • other non-medical programs: 15th June


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The University conducts its programs according to the European Qualifications Framework of the Bologna Process. Thus diplomas attained at the University of Debrecen are generally accepted in the countries of the European Union. Moreover, all our programs are accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Board which is part of the European Accreditation Board.

Medical programs are accredited by the World Health Organization (WHO), the State Education Department (NY, USA)Medical Board of CaliforniaMedical Councils of India (a qualifying exam is compulsory), IsraelIrelandIranNorway and the United Arab Emirates

The University maintains strategic partnerships and cooperations with companies having premises in the region including National Instruments, Continental, GE, IT Services... Dual training programs ensure that...
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University highlights

QS World University Ranking

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Ranking criteria

21.5
Overall
17.9
Academic Reputation
3.9
Citations per Faculty
21.4
Employment Outcomes
13.9
Employer Reputation
34
Faculty Student Ratio
10.6
International Faculty Ratio
76.7
International Research Network
70
International Students Ratio
39.5
Sustainability

Student & Staff

Total students
18,858

42%
58%

International students
5,065

52%
48%

Total faculty staff
2,036

161
1875

Total students
18,858

42%
58%

International students
5,065

52%
48%

Total faculty staff
2,036

1875
161
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Campus locations

Debrecen, HU,

Egyetem tér 1. , Debrecen , Hungary , 4032

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