With a student body of about 30 thousand the University of Debrecen is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Hungary today. The cooperation of fourteen faculties ensures the multidisciplinary background guaranteeing the University a leading role as a research and education institution, the intellectual center of Eastern Hungary. In 2007 our institution was the first to receive the highest degree of the Higher Education Qualification Price awarded to the most reputable Hungarian higher education institutions.

Master's Programmes

Medicine & Health (6)
Engineering & Technology (5)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
Business & Management (2)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
Social Sciences (2)
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
Computer Science & IT (1)
Humanities (1)
Law (1)

About

History

The history of Debrecen’s higher education dates back to the 16th century with the Reformed College of Debrecen being established in 1538.

Education

  • 66 Bachelor’s programs
  • 77 Master’s programs

Research

Priority areas of research include: molecular science; physical, computational and material science; medical, health, environmental and agricultural science; linguistics, culture and bioethics.

University Ranking

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2018
559
2017
-
2016
-
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2018
651
2017
651 -50
2016
601
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2018
801
2017
801 -200
2016
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.

Services

Housing services

Lajos Kossuth Dormitory

  • located at the main Campus of the University, 100 meters from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Faculty of Science and Technology, and 250 meters from the Faculty of Music
  • both double and single rooms are available with private bathrooms
  • rooms are provided with internet access, TV (10 free channels) and a refrigerator
  • a common kitchen is available on every floor.

Student Life

Sports facilities

DEAC includes 22 sections including:

  • Volleyball for men/women
  • Basketball for men
  • Futsal and football for men
  • Tennis for men/women
  • Bowling for men/women
  • Chess
  • Aerobic
  • Athletics
  • Swimming
  • Table tennis
  • Bridge
  • Hiking
  • Sailing

Accreditation

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.

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