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University of Debrecen
Debrecen, Hungary
(pop. 215,000)
Student Enrollment: 30,000
Language of instruction: Hungarian, English, German
www.unideb.hu/portal/en
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate and graduate academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chace of placement for US students is generally Excellent.
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for I-to-I students is generally Excellent.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.
Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Courses
Agriculture (agricultural science, animal husbandry, horticulture, food science); Applied Economics and Rural Development (agricultural business, agricultural economics, forestry, environmental management); Architecture; Arts and Humanities (English & American studies, ethnography, foreign language & literature [Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, ancient Greek, Italian, Latin, Polish, Russian], history, humanities, Hungarian linguistics & literature [including comparative literature], library sciences, linguistics [general, applied], media and communication, musical studies, pedagogy, philology [classical, Slavic], philosophy, political science, psychology, social work, sociology); Economics and Business Administration (economics, business, MBA); Engineering; Health Science; Medicine; Sciences (biology, chemistry, computer sciences, earth sciences, ecology, information technology, mathematics, molecular biology, physical sciences, physics); Dentistry; Law; Pharmacy.
Courses taught in English
Business and Economics;management and business administration, master of business administration, English and American studies (British cultural studies, U.S. culture and civilization, Australian and Canadian studies, English-language literatures and English linguistics, drama studies, gender studies), Engineering (chemical, electrical, software, system), computer science and information technology, business informatics, Sciences;biology, environmental sciences, animal science, agricultural engineering, food science, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health sciences, Music.
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
Master of Business Administration
Hints for Researching Courses
Courses in English
Courses taught at the Institute of English and American Studies
Center for Arts, Humanities and Sciences
You may also visit the University of Debrecen website, and click on "Current Students" and drop down to "Course List” for complete listings. Students may also contact Debrecen directly at the addresses listed to inquire about current course offerings and one-on-one tutorials.
Academic Notes
The University of Debrecen offers a number of English language programs, mainly in the fields of English and North American Studies, natural sciences, computer science, engineering, business and economics, medical studies, music, gender studies, drama studies, British studies. Additional courses may be started on demand and one on one tutorials may be given to students with specific needs. Students may also contact professors directly prior to admission with course requests.
Special Academic Conditions
The Conservatory welcomes ISEP students but individual music lessons are not included in the ISEP benefits.
Students attending Debrecen should be relatively mature, independent and open to learning in an immersive environment.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
ISEP programs are available for undergraduate and graduate students at member institutions who have completed at least one year of university coursework. The GPA requirement for most programs is a 2.75. Students must also demonstrate the personal maturity needed to study abroad, which is evaluated by your essays and professor recommendations.
Language Notes
Students do not need to have any Hungarian to attend the Unviersity of Debrecen and courses are widely available in English. Beginning and intermediate Hungarian language courses are offered as part of the semester program. Instruction in the departments of foreign languages is offered in the respective languages. Pre-session Hungarian language is available (not included in ISEP benefits).
Language courses, outside Hungarian, are taught in the respective language. While Hungarian is the primary language of instruction, special arrangements may be made to take courses in English as tutorials. This is especially true within the Faculties of Agriculture, Agro-economics and Rural development.
Program Dates
Academic year: September to June; Semester 1: September to January (early exams can be arranged); Semester 2: February to June.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in a university residence. A stipend is provided for meals in the university cafeterias.
All dormitories have a refrigerator in each room, a well-equipped kitchen on every floor, laundry facilities, study and clubrooms in each building. All rooms have internet access. Students also have access to gym, and sauna facilities.
Student Activities
The University is home to soccer fields, tennis courts, a track and other sport facilities for student use. The University is located adjacent to a park that features a pond for fishing, running and biking, a zoo, an ice skating rink, and a zoo (open mostly in Spring). Additionally, Debrecen is home to many music and drama festivals, concerts and active student nightlife. For information regarding Debrecen’s student activities, please visit their website here: http://www.unideb.hu/portal/en/node/2266.
The city of Debrecen is also home to the American Corner of Debrecen, a cultural and informational resource center founded by the US Embassy, the City Council of Debrecen and the University of Debrecen, in order to foster US-Hungarian relations. The American Corner also sponsors English lectures, films, comedy nights, game days, sports teams and events such as the Annual Festival of Drama in English.
Profile
The prestigious University of Debrecen was legally established in the year 2000, when the three independent universities of Debrecen merged to form a single institution. UD has three centers (Agricultural, Medical, Arts and Sciences), several research institutions and 15 faculties, educating over 30,000 students. UD’s central library is the second biggest in the country with its 6 million volumes. The university sports center proposes over 20 different courses for students.
Location
Just hours away from Budapest by train, Debrecen lies directly on the border of Romania, and is the perfect starting point for many travel destinations. Debrecen, the second largest city in Hungary, is located on the Great Hungarian Plain. It is the administrative, economic, educational, scientific and cultural center of Eastern Hungary. The main campus of the university, with its numerous buildings, dormitories, sports grounds, service center, park and botanical garden, is located a 10-minute tram ride or 30 minute walk from downtown, in the leisure-time area called Great Forest.
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What Past Students have to Say
Once I embraced the place I started enjoying myself. It doesn't get much better. The thing I've learned is to take on the environment. There are great people here. I have been fortunate to have incredibly good teachers. Day to day people can be really fun too. Just showing that you try to adapt makes the world of difference. -Luther Beckett, 2009-10
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