University of Debrecen

Debrecen, Hungary

The University of Debrecen is Hungary's oldest continuously operating higher education institution, founded in 1538. As one of the country's five elite research universities, it offers the widest choice of majors in Hungary across 14 faculties on 7 campuses. With over 28,000 students — including 7,300+ international students from 122 countries — UD is a truly global academic community. Programs are offered in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, business, law, sciences, and humanities. Medical degrees are recognized by the WHO, UK, USA, Ireland, Israel, Norway, UAE, and India. The university is ranked #563 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and within the top 200 in Europe for teaching quality by Times Higher Education.

Key facts

• Country: Hungary
• City: Debrecen
• Founded: 1538
• Students: 28,000
• Global ranking: #563
• Acceptance rate: 65%
• Tuition: €5,220–€6,520 per year
• Average living cost: €600/month
• Application deadline: 2026-01-15
• Languages of instruction: Hungarian, English

Programs

• Chemistry (M.Sc.) (Master, Chemistry) — €6,520/yr , 2 years
• Psychology (B.A.) (Bachelor, Psychology) — €5,220/yr , 3 years
• Nursing (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Medicine) — €5,650/yr , 4 years
• Music Performance (B.Mus.) (Bachelor, Arts & Humanities) — €8,700/yr , 3 years
• Communication and Media Studies (B.A.) (Bachelor, Media & Communications) — €6,000/yr , 3 years
• Dentistry (DDS) (Bachelor, Medicine) — €15,200/yr , 5 years
• Biology (M.Sc.) (Master, Biology) — €6,520/yr , 2 years
• Biotechnology (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Biology) — €5,650/yr , 3 years
• Biochemical Engineering (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Engineering) — €6,520/yr , 3.5 years
• Chemistry (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Chemistry) — €5,650/yr , 3 years
• Biology (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Biology) — €5,650/yr , 3 years
• Applied Mathematics (M.Sc.) (Master, Mathematics) — €6,520/yr , 2 years
• Physiotherapy (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Medicine) — €5,650/yr , 4 years