The University of Debrecen is a university located in Debrecen, Hungary .It was established in the year 1538, played a central role in education, teaching in the native language and spreading Hungarian culture in the region as well as in the whole country. The College was a sound base for the Hungarian Royal University established in 1912. Apart from the three academic faculties (arts, law, theology) a new faculty, the faculty of
medicine was introduced, and the University soon became one of the regional citadels of Hungarian higher education. With fifteen faculties organized into 3 centers and a student body of over 25 thousand the University of Debrecen is one of the largest institutions of higher
education in Hungary. Besides the international recognition and received standard of scientific research and education, the most important virtue of the University of Debrecen is its ability to adapt to the claims and expectations of society. This capacity makes it the intellectual center of Eastern Hungary. 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 20 doctoral schools undoubtedly offer the widest choice of majors and other forms of training.
Last Updated on: Nov 25, 2024