History
The history of Debrecen’s higher education dates back to the 16th century with the Reformed College of Debrecen being established in 1538.
Education
- By providing an educational portfolio in sync with market demands, the institution serves the labor market while answering the educational demands of the region’s socio-economic factors. Thanks to a wide variety of English language degree programs combined with an education of outstanding quality, the University of Debrecen has been successful in attracting the largest number of international students of any Hungarian higher education institution.
Research
Priority areas of research include: molecular science; physical, computational and material science; medical, health, environmental and agricultural science; linguistics, culture and bioethics.
University of Debrecen Key Statistics & Highlights
- #563 Ranking
- 16 PhDs
- 31 Scholarships
- 1,702 Academic Staff
- 28,593 Students
- 6,290 Students (int'l)
- 15,726 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
University of Debrecen Overview
University of Debrecen Scholarships
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University of Debrecen Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Climbed 11 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 671 | 574 | 563 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 601 | 801 | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 35 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 794 | 902 | 937 |
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Housing services
Lajos Kossuth Dormitory
- located at the main Campus of the University, 100 meters from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Faculty of Science and Technology, and 250 meters from the Faculty of Music
- both double and single rooms are available with private bathrooms
- rooms are provided with internet access, TV (10 free channels) and a refrigerator
- a common kitchen is available on every floor.
Library services
The library possesses a large collection consisting of more than six million documents available for readers in seven library units offering spacious reading rooms on five campuses of the university. Despite the variety of locations, services of the library can be used under the same conditions by all readers.
Sports facilities
DEAC includes 22 sections including:
- Volleyball for men/women
- Basketball for men
- Futsal and football for men
- Tennis for men/women
- Bowling for men/women
- Chess
- Aerobic
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Bridge
- Hiking
- Sailing
Student clubs
Students can choose from a wide range of extra-curricular activities at UD. The Faculties have a variety of student clubs. The Medical Athletic Club has well equipped facilities including tennis and basketball courts, a weight room and an easily accessible swimming pool is nearby.
Accreditation
The University conducts its programs according to the European Qualifications Framework of the Bologna Process. Thus diplomas attained at the University of Debrecen are generally accepted in the countries of the European Union. Moreover, all our programs are accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Board which is part of the European Accreditation Board.
University of Debrecen Campus Locations
University of Debrecen Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 32 Reviews
- 4 Star 58 Reviews
- 3 Star 7 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.2
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
- Student Diversity 4.5
- Online Classroom Experience 4.2
- Admission Process 4.7
- Quality of Student Life 4.1
My Academic Journey Through University Admission
My experience with the university admission process and my studies has been good. The admission process was smooth and helped me understand the requirements clearly. After starting my studies, I found the academic environment supportive and helpful for learning. I have gained new knowledge and improved my skills in my field. Overall, it has been a positive experience, and I am satisfied with my progress so far.
Good Experience
Yeah! Its Good experience for me.Everything is good like atmosphere,professors and also people
A Memorable Study Abroad Experience at Debrecen U.
I greatly appreciated the diversity of the academic environment and the opportunity to physically apply the practical aspects of my course in real-world settings. While the program is largely theoretical, incorporating more hands-on components would further enhance the learning experience. Overall, studying abroad has been an incredibly enriching journey, especially in the European Union. The ease of mobility between countries through the Schengen visa made cultural and academic exploration seamless, and studying in Debrecen has been a truly memorable and rewarding experience.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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