University of Debrecen

University of Debrecen
Debreceni Egyetem[1]
Latin: Universitas Debreceniensis[2]
TypePublic
Established1538, 1912
RectorZoltán Szilvássy
Academic staff
2,000
Students30,000 (2020)
Address
Egyetem tér 1, 4032
,
Debrecen
,
Hungary
AffiliationsEUA
Websiteunideb.hu/en
University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[3]40 (2022)

The University of Debrecen (Hungarian: Debreceni Egyetem [ˈdɛbrɛt͡sɛni ˈɛɟɛtɛm]) is a university located in Debrecen, Hungary. It is the oldest continuously operating institution of higher education in Hungary ever since its establishment in 1538. The university has a well established programme in the English language for international students, particularly in the Medical and Engineering field, which first established education in English in 1886. There are nearly 6000 international students studying at the university.[4]

Until 2014 technical Academy Awards (Oscars) have been awarded to five former students.

The university also operates an associated Basic Medicine campus in Geochang County, South Korea.[5]

  1. ^ Study in Hungary: University of Debrecen
  2. ^ "Search". Internet Archive.
  3. ^ "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  4. ^ Study Medicine and Dentistry in Hungary
  5. ^ "거창국제학교".