Detailed introduction of the University of Debrecen:

Introduction

The University of Debrecen is located in Debrecen, the second largest city in Hungary. It is a famous public comprehensive research university in Hungary and one of the most important higher education institutions in Hungary and Central and Eastern Europe.

Overview

Student size: It has about 28,000-29,000 students, including more than 7,000 international students. It is one of the largest higher education institutions in Hungary.

Course settings: It offers more than 100 English-taught degree courses including preparatory, undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees, covering medicine, agriculture and forestry, language, management, biology, natural sciences, humanities and arts, engineering and other fields.

History and establishment time

The University of Debrecen was founded in 1538. Its predecessor can be traced back to the Calvin College in Debrecen. It is the oldest existing higher education institution in Hungary. At the beginning of the 20th century, the school was upgraded to a university and experienced many mergers and developments. On January 1, 2000, several colleges and universities in Hajdú-Bihar County were merged, and the Debrecen Conservatory of Music and the university campuses in Hajdúdúdház and Nyíregyháza were subsequently merged into the University of Debrecen.

School Strength

Faculty: It has more than 1,500 teachers, including 207 professors, 1,335 associate professors and assistant professors, and employs 7,059 non-academic staff (full-time) and 229 non-academic staff (part-time), which can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Teaching resources and facilities: The school is equipped with advanced teaching facilities and complete learning resources, such as libraries, laboratories, computer centers, research institutions, etc. Its university and national library is the second largest library in Hungary, with more than 6 million documents. In addition, the school also actively carries out international cooperation and exchange projects, and has established cooperative relations with many well-known universities around the world, providing students with broad international exchange and learning opportunities.

International Cooperation: It has established partnerships with many internationally renowned universities, including the University of Kentucky, Indiana University, University of Missouri, University of Georgia, etc., and has opened a related basic medical branch campus in Geochang County, South Korea. It has also cooperated with Tianjin Foreign Studies University to jointly build the Confucius Institute of the University of Debrecen.

Nature of the institution

The University of Debrecen is a non-profit public higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

It is committed to cultivating students with innovative spirit, global vision and critical thinking ability, focusing on closely combining education with research, emphasizing the unity of theory and practice, and providing students with high-quality education and teaching to meet the needs of modern society for professional talents.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: In the 2015 QS World University Rankings, the University of Debrecen ranked in the top 200 in four disciplines: biological sciences, medicine, pharmacy and humanities and social sciences. The medical profession is particularly outstanding. Its medical school is one of the top medical schools in Hungary, with a long history of medical education and excellent teaching and research level. The pharmacy profession has achieved remarkable results in drug research and development, pharmacy, etc. In addition, disciplines such as engineering and computer science have also developed rapidly, providing students with high-quality educational resources and scientific research platforms.

Key laboratories: The school has more than 500 research laboratories, providing good conditions for teachers and students to carry out scientific research activities, such as the Agricultural Research Laboratory, which focuses on research and innovation in the field of agricultural science and promotes the development of local agriculture; the Medical Research Laboratory conducts cutting-edge research in disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention, and has contributed to improving medical standards.

Faculty

The school has 13 faculties, including the Department of Economics and Business Administration, the Department of Information, the Department of Science and Engineering, the Department of Literature, the School of Medicine, the Conservatory of Music, etc., covering multiple fields such as industry, agriculture, business, literature, science, and medicine.

Ranking

Ranked 521-530 in the world in the 2021 QS World University Rankings, 2nd in Hungary, and 37th in the 2021 QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia University Rankings

In the 2022 QS World University Rankings, the university ranked 591-600. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings released in June 2023, the university ranked 671-680.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Pre-medical long and short-term courses are US$6,500/year, medical clinical courses are US$15,500/year, dentistry is US$15,500/year, and pharmacy is US$8,000/year. Tuition fees for other majors, such as non-medical majors at the undergraduate and master's level, vary depending on the specific major, generally ranging from US$2,000 to US$6,000 per year.

Other expenses: Living expenses are about US$200 +/week. It is difficult to apply for on-campus dormitories. You can choose to rent an apartment, which costs 30,000 HUF +/month for a shared apartment and 60,000 HUF + for a single person (excluding property, water, electricity, heating, etc.).

Campus

Main campus location: Egyetem tér 1, Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary.

Environment and facilities: The campus has a unique architectural style, combining historical and modern elements to create a strong academic atmosphere. In addition to teaching facilities, the campus is also equipped with complete sports facilities, student activity centers, etc., providing students with a rich and colorful extracurricular life. The school's dormitories mainly include Kossuth Lajos Kollégiumok Dormitory, Campus Hotel Dormitory and Auguszta Hotel Dormitory, etc., providing students with different accommodation options.