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

Academics

Heart surgeries conducted in Debrecen get broadcast live at international congress

24. Nov. 2025

At the practical course preceding the second Romanian-Hungarian CTO Workshop held in Oradea on November 14 and 15, staff members of the Cardiology and Heart Surgery Clinic performed an orbital ...

Academics

The University of Debrecen has made its debut in yet another ranking

20. Nov. 2025

Interdisciplinary Science Ranking (ISR), created by the renowned British magazine Times Higher Education in association with Schmidt Science Fellows, measures the contributions and commitment to ...

Academics

International recognition for thoracic surgery in Debrecen

20. Nov. 2025

- This accreditation is not just a prestigious professional recognition but also the confirmation of the fact that thoracic surgery in Debrecen guarantees European-level safety and quality for ...

Academics

CEEPUS Network for circular economy and energy efficiency

19. Nov. 2025

- In cooperation with our partners, we explored the possibility of the involvement of students, mobility, joint research, publications and the organizing of webinars. During the course of the ...

Academics

Legendary guest professor of saxophone at the Faculty of Music

18. Nov. 2025

The Faculty of Music in Debrecen held its traditional nationwide saxophone meeting for the sixteenth time between November 13 and 15. The guest and master teacher at the academic meeting was Nicolas ...

Academics

UD at the top of the rankings in sustainability and ecology

18. Nov. 2025

In the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026 list published on Tuesday, QS ranked 2,001 institutions of higher education from 108 countries based on metrics in three categories. The ...

Research

Renowned Cancer Researcher Sides with the University of Debrecen

14. Nov. 2025

The renowned Australian-American oncologist, Professor Richard G. Pestell, President of the Pennsylvania Cancer and Regenerative Medicine Center, gave the opening lecture of the II. Oncology Workshop ...

Campus life

OTT-HOME – Rather than at home

13. Nov. 2025

The OTT-HOME International Meeting Point began operating as a meeting place for international and Hungarian culture in Debrecen, in the summer of 2024, at the Deutsches Kulturforum at 24 Batthyány ...

Academics

Focus on Health – Students in the World of Innovation

12. Nov. 2025

The competition was jointly organized by the Innovation Ecosystem Center of the University of Debrecen and EIT Health, i.e. the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. The goal was for ...

Academics

Record Number of Foreign Students and Renewal in English-Language Courses

12. Nov. 2025

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the University of Debrecen (UD) offered over 100 English-language courses in preparatory, BSc, MSc and PhD programs. The Coordinating Center for International ...

Campus life

The University of Debrecen Honors the Discoverer of Leptin

11. Nov. 2025

The Debrecen Prize for Molecular Medicine was established in 2003 to recognize the work of scientists who have achieved outstanding results in the field of molecular medicine at an international ...

Academics

UD Joins Yet Another International University Network

10. Nov. 2025

Countries that form a bridge between Europe and Asia have a decisive role in the foreign relations system of the University of Debrecen. This is well demonstrated by the fact that in the past year ...

Academics

UD – Where Education is Only the Beginning

07. Nov. 2025

The institution’s new campaign video also depicts the trying moments of struggle for knowledge, the bumpy road to success, the power of will that moves mountains, and the uncompromising desire for ...

Academics

Podium finishers at the world competition, scholarship recipients at the university

06. Nov. 2025

The team called IsotopeX, consisting of students from the Faculty of Health Sciences, had already proven themselves in the Hungarian finals, with the trio from the Philippines, Morocco, and ...

Academics

New relationships can be built

05. Nov. 2025

In early November, a delegation of leading healthcare professionals from Tianjin, China's fourth largest city, visited the University of Debrecen. The delegation members held talks with Károly ...

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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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