University of Debrecen
Debrecen, Hungary

The University was officially founded in 1912, but when taking its predecessors into account it has been around since 1538.
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. Medical programs are accredited by the World Health Organization (WHO), The State Education Department (NY, USA), Medical Board of California the General Medicine Council, Medical Councils of India (a qualifying exam is compulsory), Israel, Ireland, Iran, Norway and the United Arab Emirates.

The University of Debrecen does not offer online courses or distance education, thus all courses are held on-campus. 

Students have to organize their own accommodations. Debrecen is a popular university town, and lots of new students and expats arrive every year.

Students can work up to 30 hours/week with a student visa. More information about student jobs can be found in this link.

The Unipass card is issued by UD for the university community (students and employees), and it gives you privileges in the local services, as well as access to certain services. It also serves as your library card at UD. The student card however is issued by the government, it proves that you are a student and is accepted everywhere is Hungary (also for certain services in Europe). Students mostly use it to enjoy discounts on public transportation or cinema tickets.

In certain cases (that only apply to medical programs), yes. There are several options to apply for an individual study plan depending on what kind of BSc degree you have and which subjects you completed.

In case due to an unexpected situation, you need to take a break from your studies, you should ask for a passive semester. During a passive semester, you pause your studies, you do not have to visit classes, and you basically take time off.

Please keep in mind that you can only take 2 consecutive passive semesters!

For a passive semester, you do not need to pay a tuition fee, but your insurance is covered by the tuition fee.

Registering for subjects/classes can be done in the University’s online academic database called NEPTUN.

For new students of medical and health programs (only for the very first semester) your registration is completed by the Registrar’s Office. From your second semester onwards you will have to register yourself, however, you will (be) get assistance from the appropriate university staff.

First-year students cannot request partial payment, because they need the bank statement of the bank transfer/confirmation from the university for their visa. From the 2nd year on, students may pay their tuition fee in two installments upon request.

On this particular matter, you can find detailed information here.

In case you need a visa to enter Hungary the total yearly tuition fee must be paid after receiving the Letter of Acceptance (for September intake until 15th July, for the Spring intake until 15th November). The University of Debrecen can furnish you with the visa supporting documents only when the fee has been paid.

In the case of Medicine programs: you should secure your place by paying the seat reservation fee defined in your Letter of Acceptance within two weeks. We cannot guarantee the seats for students paying after the deadline.
If you can enter Hungary without a visa the rest of the tuition fee can be paid in two installments – 1st semester: before registration, 2nd semester: until 31st March. Students paying the full yearly tuition fee in one installment before registering for the first semester will get a discount.

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