Study at University of Debrecen!
Hungary Facts & Figures
Hungary is one of the most popular destinations in the world, and its capital—Budapest—is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities for its architecture, parks, river views, and museums. This country is home to numerous world heritage sites, UNESCO biosphere reserves, and the second largest thermal lake in the world. Bordering seven countries—Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia—Hungary is sometimes referred to as the “Gateway to Europe.” With a low cost of living and a modern system of trains, it is easy and cheap to travel to many places in and around Hungary or to stay and enjoy the myriad comforts and experiences that Debrecen has to offer.
Official Name: Republic of Hungary
Population: 10,053,000
Official language: Hungarian
Capital and largest city: Budapest
Largest cities: Debrecen, Miskolc, Pecs, Gyor
Currency: Forint (HUF)
About University of Debrecen
The University of Debrecen (UD) follows the Magna Charta of European universities in contributing to the development of universal science and Hungarian society by providing high-level interdisciplinary educational research and development activities. The University of Debrecen has a student body of 30,000, out of which 18,600 are full-time students. More than 1700 instructors teach at the University, making it one of the largest higher education institutions in Hungary. Its 15 faculties and 25 doctoral schools undoubtedly offer the widest choice of majors and other forms of training.
Academic Information
An Outstanding Research University by the Numbers
- 928 lectures
- 25 doctoral schools
- 140 lecturers and researchers are Doctors of the Academy
- 26 are members of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
UD has three centers (Agricultural, Medical, Arts and Sciences), several research institutions and 15 faculties, educating over 30,000 students. A national collectiing authority, UD’s central library is the second biggest in the country, with over 6 million volumes, and seven scientific libraries.
UD has earned international prestige in the fields of agricultural sciences, humanities, health sciences, law, economics, engineering, education, medical sciences, social sciences, natural sciences, and music.
Additional courses in English are being offered at Debrecen every semester. Popular fields of study for ISEP are as follows:
1. Business and Economics Programs (at the bachelors or masters level)
Prepares students in the the fields of economics and business through courses in social sciences, applied economics, methodology and other offered specializations. Some of these specilizations inlcude international conflict and negotiation, marketing management, global problems and economic development, regional policies of the EU, economic policies of the EU. Check the university website for up-to-date course information.
2. Institute of English and North American Studies
There are four departments within IEAS, each specializing in an individual field of English and American studies (the Department of British Studies, the North American Department, the Department of English Linguistics, and the Department of English Language Learning and Teaching). Within these departments there is wide variety of focus areas for students to choose from including: American studies through the literatures and histories, English-language cultures, theoretical linguistics, film studies, applied linguistics, gender studies, EU-Studies, visual and popular culture, and the cultures of Ireland, Canada, and Australia. Check the university website for up-to-date course information.
3. Center of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences
For students studying engineering (system, software, mechanical, chemical and electrical), Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science. Check the university website for up-to-date course information.
Student Life
Lovarda is the biggest student center in Central Eastern Europe and is a dream come true for the 30,000 students of UD as well as for locals. Lovarda provides a perfect place for conferences, movie nights, fashion shows, exhibitions, and pop and classical music concerts. The built-in light and sound effects satisfy even the highest demands. In addition to the big performance hall, visitors can enjoy a bar, café, and restaurant on the first floor. On the second floor, guests are welcome to relax in the pool hall. The 50 square meter rooms on the ground floor provide a place for smaller events or group meetings. In the last nine years, there have been performances almost every day. The regular Wednesday parties in Lovarda are known to be the biggest university parties in the country. There is also a campus bowling bar.
All students at UD are considered part of the Student Union, which is a democratic body that gives students a say in how their campus is governed and promotes opportunities for students to get involved by joining committees. One example of an active student group is the Committee on International Affairs, which aims to provide information and support both for students interested in studying abroad and for international students arriving at University of Debrecen. The following are some other examples of groups available for students to join.
- AIESEC: Present in over 107 countries and territories and with over 45,000 members, AIESEC is the world's largest student-run organization. Focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development, AIESEC offers young people the opportunity to be global citizens, change the world, and get experience and skills that matter.
- American Corner Debrecen: This group aims to bring the American culture closer to Hungarian people, therefore fostering international cooperation.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed on campus in two- or three-person suites in one of 15 residence halls. Each suite has individual accommodations, shared kitchens and toilettes, and common areas. Residence halls also have laundry facilities, a gym, sauna facilities, and internet access.
A meal stipend is given to students for use at cafeterias, cafés, or for groceries. There are several dining halls on campus as well where students can eat cheaply if they do not want to cook in their dorms; meat and vegetarian options are available.
Sports and Recreation
The Athletic Club of the University of Debrecen (DEAC) was established in 1919 with the aim of providing an opportunity for all students to participate in the sport life of the university. The DEAC offers over 20 different courses for students including volleyball, basketball, football, tennis, bowling, fencing, aerobic, swimming, table tennis, bridge, hiking, and sailing. Additionally, the campus Bowling Bar not only offers a four-lane bowling track but also "csocsó"(foosball) and darts.
The University is located in the heart of the Great Forest. Here you can find the Aquaticum Center of Therapies and Baths, which features steam chambers, indoor and open air thermal pools, an indoor swimming pool, sauna and two separate medicinal pools that serve underwater gymnastic exercises and traction bathing. Various exotic tropical plants, caves and bubbles baths, underwater massage, whirlpool baths, a rock climbing wall, waterfalls and 11 different slides and amusement park can be found in the hall. Additional outdoor attractions including the zoo, university botanical garden and Lake Békás are all located within walking distance of the university.
About Your ISEP Coordinator
The ISEP Coordinator, Cintia Gunda, has an MA from UD in English, American, and Finnish language and literature. As an undergraduate, she also studied abroad for a semester at the University of Jyvaskyla, another ISEP member institution. Currently, Cintia is a full-time staff person who, because of her experience and excellent language abilities, serves not only as the ISEP Coordinator but also translates, interprets, and organizes foreign delegations' receptions and university leaders' trips abroad.
Top 10 things to know about University of Debrecen
 |
Debrecen is the second largest city in Hungary after Budapest. |
 |
The University of Debrecen is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Hungary. |
 |
It is located 1 hour from Kosice, Slovakia; only a half hour from Oradea, Romania; 1.5 hours from the Ukraine and a 2.5 hours from Budapest
|
 |
Debrecen has hosted several international sporting events, including the World Youth Championships in Athletics, the first IAAF World Road Running Championships, the 2007 European SC Swimming Championships, and the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. |
 |
Debrecen is often called the “City of Festivals,” hosting events such as the Flower Carnival; Carnival Week; the International Festival of Military Bands; the Debrecen Jazz days; the Festival of Poetry; the Spring and Autumn Festivals; the Turkey Days of Debrecen; and the Béla Bartók International Competition of Choirs, which attracts several hundred thousand visitors to the city every year. |
 |
Three million flowers—including asters, carnations and dahlias—are used to decorate the floats that parade through Debrecen during its flower festival.
|
 |
Debrecen is home to the only year-round covered ice skating rink in Eastern Hungary.
|
 |
Debrecen is Sister Cities with Saint Petersburg, Russia; Shumen, Bulgaria; Jyvaskyla, Finland; Lublin, Poland; New Brunswick, United States; Paderborn, Germany; Taitung City, Taiwan; Setubal, Portugal; Rishon LeZion, Israel; Klaipeda, Lithuania; and Oradea Romania.
|
 |
Debrecen was the capital of Hungary twice—in 1849 and 1945.
|
 |
The Aquaticum Center has steam chambers, indoor and open-air thermal pools, an indoor swimming pool, and a sauna. Visitors can also enjoy underwater massages, a rock climbing wall, waterfalls, and 11 different waterslides.
|