University of Debrecen

About University of Debrecen

The history of higher education in Debrecen goes back to the 16th century. The city established the Calvinist College of Debrecen in 1538. The College became soon the most important cultural center of the whole country, where a great number of writers, scientists and politicians received their education.

In the 18th century the schools of Law and Theology were founded and although no separate School of Medicine existed, physicians were also trained in the College.

Today’s University Medical School is rooted in this spiritual heritage. The present day Debrecen is also famous for its schools and higher educational establishments. The Medical School of the University of Debrecen is Central Europe’s first campus medical school. It was in the year of the millennium (1896) of Hungary’s foundation when the establishment of a modern University was decided upon in Debrecen. The University was officially inaugurated on October 23, 1918 and at that time consisted of four faculties: Arts, Science, Theology and Medicine. The Faculty of Medicine became an independent University Medical School under the supervision of the Ministry of Health in 1951.

Academics

13 K+
Students
K+
International students from 120+ countries
10 K
Courses offered
24
Bachelor’s programs
30
Master’s programs
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Undivided, one-tier training programs

Institutions

Faculties
Campuses
Teaching training secondary schools
Elementary schools
Doctoral schools
Libraries
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Research labs
Teaching hospitals with 2,900+ beds, receiving 3 million patients every year

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