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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
ISEP-Exchange: Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
Chances of Placement are excellent.
Courses
Agriculture (agricultural science, animal husbandry, horticulture, food science); Applied Economics and Rural Development (agricultural business, agricultural economics, forestry); 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
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), musical studies, mathematics, computer sciences, business informatics, biology, physics, chemistry, environmental sciences, management and business administration, animal science, agricultural engineering, food science, medicine, molecular biology, dentistry, pharmacy, health sciences.
Hints for Researching Courses
For specific information regarding courses in English, please contact your ISEP coordinator.
Academic Notes
The University of Debrecen offers a number of English language programs, mainly in the fields of natural sciences, computer science, engineering, medical studies, music, gender studies, drama studies, British and American studies. Additional courses may be started on demand.
Special Academic Conditions
The Conservatory welcomes ISEP students but individual music lessons are not included in the ISEP benefits.
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. Homestays may be available.
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.
Student Activities
For information regarding Debrecen’s student activities, please visit their website here: http://www.unideb.hu/portal/en/node/2266.
Profile
The 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
Debrecen, the second largest city in Hungary, is located in eastern Hungary, on the Great Hungarian Plain. It is the administrative, economic, educational, scientific and cultural center of Eastern Hungary. From Budapest it takes about two and a half hours to get there by train. 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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