For prospective students
Welcome to the University of Debrecen!
The University of Debrecen is proud to offer more than 100-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

Research

UD at the forefront of biotechnology

17. Oct. 2025

Ninth in a series of such gatherings, Biotechnology at the University of Debrecen – 2025, International Symposium was already the second one held in English for biotechnologists in Debrecen and ...

Academics

Academic conference on sexual psychology

16. Oct. 2025

The work of the joint research group of these two institutions was started as early as in 2021 with the aim of cooperating in the broader field of sexual psychology, focusing on issues that range ...

Academics

A professor of the University of Debrecen is to head a European professional organization

14. Oct. 2025

The world's largest professional meeting of pulmonology experts, the congress of the European Respiratory Society, was held in Amsterdam at the end of September. There were more than 22,000 ...

Academics

THE ranking: UD continues to retain its former position

10. Oct. 2025

On the basis of its teaching and research activities, international outlook, industrial income and patents, the renowned British ranking agency Times Higher Education ranked the University of ...

Academics

Debrecen students achieve global success in nuclear medicine

09. Oct. 2025

In May this year, the University of Debrecen hosted the Hungarian round of the Rosatom Global HackAtom 2025 problem-solving competition, which focused on the development of nuclear medicine. The ...

Campus life

Japanese professor honored at the University of Debrecen receives Nobel Prize

08. Oct. 2025

According to the Nobel Committee's statement, the three scientists, Mary E. Brunkow, Fed Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi, identified the immune system's security guards, regulatory T cells, which ...

Campus life

Moon Festival under the lanterns

08. Oct. 2025

The ceremony began with the striking of a gong in Batthyány Street, which was transformed into a colorful whirlwind on the evening of the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, due to the ...

Campus life

Korean holiday in the heart of Debrecen

07. Oct. 2025

The Korean alphabet day, known as Hangul Day in South Korea, is a day of remembrance for the entire Korean nation. It commemorates the creation of Hangul, the Korean alphabet, by King Sejong in the ...

Academics

The Hungarian birch mouse at Expo Osaka

06. Oct. 2025

At this year's World Expo in Japan's second largest city, 160 countries and 8 international organizations are presenting their innovations and cultural values. A few days ago, during Biodiversity ...

Campus life

Literature and diplomacy from Ireland

01. Oct. 2025

It was in the framework of what is called Cultural Tour of the European Federations and Associations of Centres of Irish Studies (EFACIS) that the Republic of Ireland's ambassador to Hungary visited ...

Academics

UD-BMW: building a shared future

30. Sep. 2025

As a result of the most recent expansion of the partnership on professional expert training and research and development, the BMW plant in Debrecen now cooperates with as many as eight faculties and ...

Campus life

Prospects of artistic relations with China

29. Sep. 2025

At the meeting, which was prepared with the help and support of the Hungarian Consulate General in Shanghai, the delegation of Zhangjiajie College, located in Hunan Province in central China, was ...

Academics

Discussions conducted on American program opportunities

25. Sep. 2025

At the professional consultation, participants discussed several opportunities for academic cooperation, including in the fields of food science, agricultural and pharmaceutical sciences and, as a ...

Campus life

Freshers’ Welcome Picnic for international students of law

25. Sep. 2025

Zsolt Hajnal, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences (ÁJK) of the University of Debrecen (DE), said in connection with the program that he is proud that more and more ...

Academics

New dual degree programs in preparation

24. Sep. 2025

The delegation from East China University of Technology arrived at the University of Debrecen on September 22 together with representatives from the organization called iStudy Education Group. The ...

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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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