University of Debrecen Medical School

University of Debrecen Medical School - Hungary's Medical Excellence Hub

Discover world-class medical education in the heart of Europe with over a century of academic tradition

Why Choose University of Debrecen? Excellence Since 1912

🌍 International Recognition & Prestige

Founded in 1912 with over 1,500 current students in medical programs
Over 400 graduates registered with the UK General Medical Council
Recognition from WHO, GMC, and State Education Department (NY, USA)
No PLAB exam required for UK practice

💰 Competitive European Medical Education

Annual Tuition: Medicine approximately €19,500
Living Costs: €500-700/month in affordable Hungarian environment
Accommodation: University hostels from €800 per semester

🎓 Multiple Entry Pathways

Direct admission through entrance examinations
6-month foundation medicine course available for guaranteed entry
Biology and Chemistry/Physics entrance exams
Transfer students welcome

🏛️ A Century of Medical Innovation

The University of Debrecen Medical School consists of 22 departments in basic sciences and 25 clinical departments, serving as both educational institution and city hospital. With 29,000 students university-wide and 6,000 international students, it’s Hungary’s largest educational institution.

🌟 What Makes Debrecen Extraordinary

📚 Comprehensive Medical Programs

6-year Medicine (MD) program in English
5-year Dentistry program
5-year Pharmacy program
Over 500 labs across campuses for research opportunities

🔬 Research & Clinical Excellence

Two teaching hospitals with over 3 million patients annually
7 libraries for comprehensive medical resources
Stable funding for numerous research programmes
International collaboration opportunities

🏠 Vibrant Student Life

International Student Union with 6,000 international students
Major events: Fresher’s Ball, Night of Thousand Lights gala, International Food Day
Sports Development Program for athlete-scholars
Access to thermal baths with curative properties

🌍 Location Advantages

Debrecen is Hungary’s second-largest city with 200,000 residents, serving as the cultural centre of Eastern Hungary for almost 5 centuries. The city offers peaceful, pedestrian-friendly environment with easy access to Hortobagyi National Park and natural attractions.

📋 Admission Requirements

High school certificate with strong grades
English proficiency testing
Written and oral entrance exams in Biology and Chemistry/Physics
Application deadline: June 30th annually

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University of Debrecen Medical School