University of Debrecen
One of Hungary’s largest universities (~30,000 students, 13 faculties) with a broad portfolio of English-taught programs in Medicine, Engineering, IT, Business, Sciences and Arts.
Campus & Location
Main campus at Egyetem tér, with additional sites across the city (e.g., Clinics, Kassai Campus). Green, park-style setting with easy tram/bus access and international airport connections.
Academic Programs & Strengths
- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy (one-tier)
- Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Environmental, Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering, IT
- Business, Economics, Management
- Natural & Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities
International Opportunities
- Large English-taught portfolio at BSc/MSc/PhD
- Premed & Foundation options
- Stipendium Hungaricum & UD scholarships
- Strong clinical and industry links
Flagship areas: clinical medicine, engineering & IT, pharmacy, agricultural & environmental sciences.
Admissions, Tuition & Example Fees
Amounts below are per year (from official pages). Always verify the exact fee on the programme page.
| Program (EN) | Level | Tuition (currency/year) | Programme link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine (MD) | One-tier | USD 16,900 | Fee list |
| Dentistry (DMD) | One-tier | USD 17,500 | Programme page |
| Pharmacy (PharmD) | One-tier | USD 8,000 | Programme page |
| Mechanical Engineering | BSc | USD 7,500 | Programme page |
| Environmental Engineering | BSc | USD 7,500 | Programme page |
| Chemical Engineering | BSc | USD 7,000 | Programme page |
| Electrical Engineering | MSc | USD 8,000 | Programme page |
| Mechanical Engineering | MSc | USD 8,000 | Graduate list |
| Engineering Management | MSc | ~USD 7,500–8,000 | Programs A–Z |
| Nursing | BSc | USD 6,500 | Fee list |
Typical averages: BSc ~USD 6,000/year; MSc ~USD 7,500/year (UD summary).
Tuition waiver & scholarships
Stipendium Hungaricum (SH): full tuition waiver + monthly stipend + accommodation support + health insurance. UD also offers the UD International Scholarship (tuition discount: Medicine/Dentistry up to 30%, other programs up to 90%).
Application windows & benefits may change; always check the current call.
Housing & Living
UD operates ~4,900 dormitory places (e.g., Campus Hotel). Many students also choose private rentals in Debrecen.
- Dormitories: apply via the Accommodation pages; places are limited.
- Private rentals: ingatlan.com/en is a good starting point; prices vary by district and flat size.
Student Life & Highlights
Vibrant international community, active student unions, strong clinical practice and engineering labs, festivals and parks around the Great Forest (Nagyerdő).
Fees & links: UD official pages. Hero image: provided URL.