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University of Debrecen

Hungary, Debrecen

4032 Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1.

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About Debrecen

Debrecen has some 205,000 inhabitants, it is the second largest city of Hungary, a cultural, educational and economic centre of Eastern Hungary. Debrecen is a tranquil and safe city with a picturesque university main campus located in the “Great Forest” area.  


About the University of Debrecen 

The History of the University of Debrecen dates back to 1538, when the Reformed College of Debrecen was established. Today 14 faculties situated on 7 campuses have more than 27,000 students. The international programs were launched in 1987 and all of them are delivered in English.

At present, the number of international students is more than 5,000 and they represent countries from all major regions of the world, including Europe, the Middle and Far East, Africa, and North America. UD offers more than 60 programs in English language on preparatory, bachelor, master and PhD level, and 4 undivided, one-tier programs as well.

Thanks to a wide variety of English language degree programs combined with an education of outstanding quality, the University of Debrecen has been successful in attracting the largest number of international students of any Hungarian higher education institution.

Having been classified as a ’University of National Excellence’ and offering a wide range of academic programs, the University of Debrecen is an outstanding cultural and intellectual centre, one of the best universities in Hungary.

Accreditation 

The University of Debrecen conducts its programs according to the European Qualifications Framework of the Bologna Process, all of the programs have been accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Committee (HAC).

Education at Debrecen Medical School is accredited by the World Health Organization, US Department of Education, The State Education Department (NY, USA), Medical Board of California, the General Medical Council, Medical Councils of Israel, Ireland, Iran and Norway.


Languages

  • English 
  • Hungarian 

Study area

  • Agricultural Science 
  • Arts and Art Education 
  • Arts and Humanities 
  • Computer Science and Information Technology 
  • Economic Science 
  • Legal Science 
  • Medical and Health Science 
  • Natural Science 
  • Engineering Science 

Level

  • BA/BSc 
  • MA/MSc/MBA 
  • PhD/DLA 
  • One-tier master courses 
  • Preparatory programs

You can find more information on our website:edu.unideb.hu

Documents Required

The following documents need to be submitted during the application procedure: 

Valid, filled-in and signed application form;

Certificate of education (school leaving qualification, high school diploma, document of graduation or any equivalent; university or college diploma/certificate or any equivalent; all in English (translated));

Certificate or proof of citizenship and/or permanent residence;

Citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States of America applying for the Medicine program of the University are required to submit their Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) results;

In the case of Applicants applying to any of the Non-Medical Programs whose first language is not English, proof of English language proficiency;

Short Resume/CV

Application fee of 150 USD (non-refundable) - bank details are available here

Examination/Entrance fee of 350 USD (non-refundable)

Application Deadlines

for September intake: 

Medical, health science and non-medical PhD programs: 31st May

other non-medical programs: 15th June

for January/February intake: 

medical programs (only Basic Medicine Course II): 1st November

non-medical PhD programs: 31st October

other non-medical programs: 15th November

For the Summer English Language Course: 30th April

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