University of Debrecen

The University of Debrecen is a university located in Debrecen, Hungary. It is the oldest continuously operating institution of higher education in Hungary (since 1538). The university has a well established programme in the English language for international students, particularly in the Medical field, which first established education in English in 1986. There are nearly 4000 international students studying at the university.[2] Until 2014 technical Academy Awards (Oscars) have been awarded to five former students.

The university offers complete English language studies in General Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry as well as Natural Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering, Arts, Economics and Business Administration. In the 2013/14 academic year the university hosted over 3700 international students from more than 80 countries, heading the list of Hungarian institutions educating international students.

Foundation year:1538
Short name:UD
Type:Public
Students:26750
Faculty:1580
Faculty/Students Ratio:17:1
Region:Europe
Location:Debrecen