University of Debrecen

The University of Debrecen is the second largest university in Hungary, is situated in Central Europe, and is a full member of both the European Union and the Schengen Agreement. The history of the University of Debrecen dates back to 1538 when the Reformed College of Debrecen was established. The international programs were launched in 1987, and all of them are delivered in English.

At present, there are about 26,000 students and the number of international students is about 5,600, and they represent countries from all major regions of the world, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and North America.

The teaching staff of more than 1,500 provides quality education in 14 faculties and 24 doctoral schools, offering the widest choice of majors in the country. The University of Debrecen is proud to offer more than 70-degree programs in English: We offer International Foundation Year and Semester, various types of English Language Courses, Undergraduate, Graduate and Ph.D. programs in medical and health sciences, IT, engineering, science, arts, business, music, and agriculture.

Finding the best place to live is always difficult. At Debrecen University you can choose to rent dormitories or private flats. The student hostels are located in the campus area, and are primarily occupied by foreign students.

The most favoured ones offer single rooms, double rooms or even 2-3 room apartments. Rooms are usually provided with internet access, fridge, TV, telephone, air-conditioning, drawers, lockable wardrobes. Services such as sports courts, fitness room, laundry room, photocopy shop, restaurant, bar, and buffet are offered by the hostels.

The university has seven campuses altogether. The two major campuses are located in Debrecen: the older main campus, which hosts the majority of the departments of the faculties of arts, science, medicine, music; and the younger "Kassai-road campus" where most of the buildings of the faculties of law and informatics are located