Medical Check-up

General information

You will find below important information about the medical check-up procedure and requirements of the University of Debrecen. Please note that the vaccination and the obligatory medical check-ups are regulated by the Hungarian law and the University of Debrecen.

Furthermore it is required to have medical tests carried out before the medical insurance card becomes valid. Therefore you will have to go through a medical check-up upon arrival.

More information about Health Insurance can be found here.

Please note that students cannot register for the subsequent semester and cannot start their practice without an up-to date and official medical certification.

Official medical certifications can be provided only if the student has completed every part of the required test!

Medical Check-up Procedure

Step 1 - Before you arrive to Hungary

Please bring the following documents with you (all should be in English!):

1.1. Medical Certificate (download template)

This should be filled out, signed, and stamped by a registered doctor. You must present the document at registration.
Please attach the required results as well.

1.2. Health Questionnaire (download template)

Please fill it out by yourself, print it and sign it. You must present the document at registration.
In case you have any chronic diseases, please bring with you all your Hospital/Outpatient/Primary Care medical reports, discharge letters, outpatient letters, list of medications etc. in English.

1.3. International Vaccination Booklet or Vaccination Report

You must present the document at registration.

Missing examinations, investigations or vaccinations can/will be completed at the International Occupational Health Service of the UD. Any additional cost incurred might be born by the student.

Step 2 - At registration

Please present all the documents listed at Step 1!
At registration, you will be provided a Check-list, that contains the exact time and date of your first appointment.

Step 3 - Visit the GP’s Office

Review of medical documentations by the Occupational Health Specialists
Receiving appointment for further examinations (if needed)

Step 4 - Additional examinations (if needed)

Step 5 - Return to the GP's Office to receive and discuss results

IMPORTANT: to all medical examinations bring your passport and the Check-list with you!

During your studies

You must undergo regular physical examinations and health check-ups with Occupational Health Specialists of the UD, which depends on the subject you study and you will be notified by the Coordinating Center for International Education.

Special regulations:

All tests will be taken at the Clinical Departments of the University of Debrecen.
No other provider’s medical test results will be accepted.
In case the cost of the examination has to be paid by the student, it must be paid in advance.
Charge for replacement of lost check-list: 5,000 HUF. Charge for missed scheduled appointment: 5,000 HUF/new appointment.

Clinical practices can only be started with a valid medical clearance.