Debrecen, Hungary
Studying at University of Debrecen
University of Debrecen is a university in Debrecen, Hungary, founded in 1538. It teaches around 30,000 students, and the UniBridgeEurope catalog lists 99 of its degree programmes, 94 of them taught in English, across bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and other qualifications.
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The institution at a glance
- 1538Founded488 years of history
- 30,000Studentscounted in 2020
- 200Professorshipsendowed chairs
- 99Programmes
- 31Bachelor's
- 41Master's
- 16PhD / doctorate
- 11Other
- 94 of 99Taught in English
- 4.404 € – 16.055 €/yearTuition
- 1–12 semestersDuration
- Debrecen · NyíregyházaCampus
Notable alumni
People who studied at University of Debrecen and have a Wikipedia article.
- Imre LakatosHungarian philosopher of mathematics and science1922–1974
- Magda SzabóHungarian writer, poet and translator1917–2007
- Zsigmond MóriczHungarian writer1879–1942
- Lajos FürHungarian politician1930–2013
- Dóra BodonyiHungarian canoeistb. 1993
- Miklos UdvardyAmerican ornithologist of Hungarian descent1919–1998
- Tamás VicsekHungarian scientist, physicistb. 1948
- Gyula BereznaiHungarian mathematician1921–1990
Networks & alliances
- European University Association
- Confederation of Open Access Repositories
- Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment
Institutional facts from Wikipedia· last checked Aug 28, 2026
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Campus & surroundings
University of Debrecen is at 47.5317° N, 21.6244° E, in Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar, Hungary. Explore the map to see the streets, transport links, shops and green space around the campus.
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Cost of living in Debrecen
Estimates for the 2026 academic yearA student in Debrecen should budget around 640 € a month. The heaviest line by far is rent: a room in a shared flat goes for about 250 €, and most land between 190 € and 330 €.
- Room in a shared flat usually 190 € – 330 €
- 250 €
- Food and groceries
- 200 €
- Student travel pass
- 10 €
- Health insurance
- 30 €
- Phone, internet, electricity
- 70 €
- Books, sport, going out
- 80 €
- Monthly total
- 640 €
Ranked 2 of 4 on cost among the cities we cover in Hungary, cheapest first.
Cheapest on our list: Pécs, at about 610 € a month. →What things cost here, against the EU
Across the whole shopping basket Hungary sits at 68.3, where the EU average is 100 (2024).
EU average = 100
Consumer prices rose 4.4% over 2025.
Where these numbers come from
The monthly budget is our own estimate, compiled from what student unions, universities and national student services publish. Use it to plan with — it is not a quote.
The price levels, inflation and rent figures are published statistics: Eurostat purchasing power parities and, for German states, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
Weather & climate in Debrecen
2016–2025 averageSummers in Debrecen average 28°C by day and 17°C at night; winters average 5°C and -1°C. The city gets around 1,954 hours of sunshine a year.
Summer
28°17°
daynight
Winter
5°-1°
daynight
Sunshine
1,954
hours of sunshine a year
Warmest: AugustColdest: January109 days of rain a year · 623 mm
Weather data: Open-Meteo (ERA5). Sunshine hours estimated from cloud cover and daylight.
Registry record
Registered in the Research Organization Registry as University of Debrecen — the open, global register research infrastructure uses to tell institutions apart.
Also known as
- Debreceni Egyetem
Identifiers
- ISNI0000 0001 1088 8582
- WikidataQ903092
- Crossref Funder ID501100009232
- GRIDgrid.7122.6
Institution data from ROR (CC0)· last synced Aug 29, 2026