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UD
University of Debrecen
Debrecen, Hungary
"Hungary's university with the most international students"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Ranking
#563 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 9 months
About University of Debrecen
The University of Debrecen (UD) traces its roots to a Calvinist college founded in 1538 and is one of Hungary's largest comprehensive research universities. It has 13 faculties and 8 campuses, with 34,000+ students including 7,800+ international students from 140+ countries. UD has taught in English since 1987 and offers 36 bachelor's, 42 master's and 3 undivided medical programmes in English. It is best known for medicine, health sciences, agriculture, engineering and the sciences.
Rankings & Recognition
#563
Ranked #563 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#600 in QS 2027). It was the top-ranked Hungarian university in QS 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
Stipendium Hungaricum partner university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Debrecen's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1538
Founded
34,000+
Total Students
7,800+
International Students
200+
Professors
13 / 8
Faculties / Campuses
Popular Programs
Medicine
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Application Details
Application Route
Online via edu.unideb.hu
Application Fee
USD 150
Entrance Exam Fee
USD 350
Feb 2027 Deadline
1 Nov 2026
Sept 2027 Deadline
15 May 2027
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS / TOEFL (non-medical programmes)
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Not compulsory, English proof needed |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Residence permit for study (D visa)
Post-Study Work
Up to 9 months
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
USD 150
Avg Scholarship
Stipendium Hungaricum
Career Outcomes
26%
Placement Ratio
Up to 9 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Professors — 200+
Associate / Assistant Prof. — 1,300+
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
UD's main campus is at Egyetem ter 1 in Debrecen, Hungary's second-largest city in the east of the country. The university has 8 campuses, 7 libraries and 2 teaching hospitals.
Campus Details
8
campuses
13
faculties
34000+
students
Campus Forecast
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student dorms and private flats
Dining
Campus canteens and cafes
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
ESN events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
34,000+
International Students
7,800+
Countries
140+
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Medicine (MD)
USD 16,900 / year
Tuition - Dentistry
USD 17,500 / year
Tuition - Pharmacy
USD 8,000 / year
Tuition - Bachelor's
USD 6,500-7,500 / year
Tuition - Master's
USD 7,000-8,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
UD admits international students in September and February. For 2026/27 the September deadline was 15 June 2026 (PhD 15 May) and the February deadline is 1 Nov 2026. The September 2027 deadline is 15 May 2027.
Scholarships at University of Debrecen
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school certificate and English proof. Medicine and Dentistry need an entrance exam in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree in a related field and English proof. A pre-master semester or year is available.
English Proficiency
IELTS / TOEFL (non-medical programmes)
Not compulsory, English proof neededRequired Documents
Passport copy
School certificate / degree
Academic transcripts
English proficiency proof
Motivation letter
CV
Passport photo
Application fee receipt
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick an English-taught programme on edu.unideb.hu.
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Apply online
Fill in the online form and upload your documents.
3
Pay application fee
Pay the non-refundable fee shown on the portal.
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Entrance / interview
Some programmes need an exam or an online interview.
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Admission letter
Pay the tuition fee to receive your admission letter.
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Visa & arrival
Apply for a Hungarian study visa, then register on arrival.
Campus & Location
UD's main campus is at Egyetem ter 1 in Debrecen, Hungary's second-largest city in the east of the country. The university has 8 campuses, 7 libraries and 2 teaching hospitals.
Bachelor's
2
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Bachelor's
Computer Science
MD
1
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📍 Debrecen
DMD
1
Pharm. D
1
LL.M.
1
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