Educational Institutions

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Vocational education

The basic institutions of vocational training renewed in terms of content and organisation:

Vocational grammar school (age 14 to 19)

4+1 years model
Grades 9-12: academic and vocational subjects in a proportion 60 to 40%
At the end of grade 12: matriculation and vocational examination in 1 or 2 vocations
At the end of grade 13: vocational examination, vocational qualification obtained
Language preparation or bilingual preparation year with a large number of foreign-language lessons.

Dual education

By way of dual education, cooperation between vocational training institutions and local companies was realized in Debrecen. As a result of the dual education system, students gain practical experiences parallel with acquiring their vocational certificates. For companies, it provides an opportunity for satisfying their needs for labour force; in addition, they can reduce their costs incurred in connection with the dual education using state subsidies and tax reductions.

Vocational secondary school (age 14 to 19)

3+2 years model
Grades 9 to 11: practice-centred vocational training
From grade 10: practical training in dual system, on location with companies
At the end of grade 11: vocational examination, vocational qualification obtained
Grades 12-13: preparation for the matriculation examination Adult education (age 16 to 99)
Formal vocational training, obtaining 2nd vocational qualification in 1 or 2 years Adult education (from age 16)
Non-formal vocational training, defined not in terms of school years, but number of hours to complete
Vocational qualifications after an average of 500-600 hours

Language courses

Vocational Grammar Schools in Debrecen

Name of the institution	Number of students (2019/2020)	Main profile
Bárczi Gusztáv Unified Methodology Institute of Special Education, Elementary School, Vocational School and College	303	Special Education Training
University of Debrecen Balásházy János Training Secondary School and College	484	Agriculture, administrative services segment
Baross Gábor Secondary School and College	756	Engineering
Beregszászi Pál Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School	980	Electronics, IT
Bethlen Gábor Vocational Grammar School of Economics	964	Administrative services segment
Brassai Sámuel Secondary School and Technical Vocational Grammar School	1378	Engineering, information technology, electronics
Irinyi János Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School	989	Sport, catering, tourism, logistics
Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School of Commerce and Catering	1150	Trade, business service sector
Vocational School and Special Vocational School of Light Industry	603	Light industry, service industry segments
Mechwart András Vocational Grammar School of Engineering and Information Technology	1039	Information Technology, Engineering
Péchy Mihály Vocational Grammar School of Construction	732	Architecture, engineering, information technology
Épitech Vocational Grammar School, Vocational Secondary School and Vocational School	669	Technical training
Vocational Grammar School of Chemistry	754	Chemical Industry
Szent László Greek Catholic Grammar School, Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School of Health	823	Health Care
Discimus Vocational Grammar School	5	Health Care
Diószegi Sámuel Baptist Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School	768	Mechanical engineering, automotive industry
EURO Baptist Bilingual Grammar School, Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School	228	IT
Görög Demeter Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School	135	Health care, social services segment
Kodály Zoltán Vocational Grammar School of Music and Elementary School of Arts	119	Music
Kós Károly Vocational Grammar School of Arts and College	300	Art
Magiszter Foundation Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School,Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School	379	IT
Medgyessy Ferenc Grammar School and Vocational Grammar School of Arts	853	Art
Szent József Elementary School, Grammar School, Vocational Grammar School and College	645	Information technology, administrative services segment
Sirius Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School	99	Social service segment, mechanical engineering, information technology
Total	15 155

Vocational Training Center of Debrecen: https://www.dszc.hu/en/

Higher education

The University of Debrecen is the most significant institution of higher education in the region, one of five research universities in Hungary. Offering the most diverse training scheme, it currently serves 30 000 students in 14 faculties. The factors that make the University of Debrecen attractive include a colourful training selection, a high rate of qualified lecturers, and 25 doctoral schools.

Web: https://unideb.hu/en/home

EECA University Rankings: #37

OS World University Rankings: #601-651

Key international organisations established in the city:

AIESEC Debrecen
Alliance Française Hungary
DAAD German Higher Education Information Center
Erasmus Student Network Debrecen
American Corner Debrecen
Rotary Club Debrecen
Russian-Hungarian Association in Debrecen

Number of graduates at the University of Debrecen (2014-2018)

Faculty	Number of graduates
Faculty	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018
Faculty of Law (ÁJK)	477	383	369	471	513
Faculty of Medicine (ÁOK)	443	453	462	479	451
Faculty of Arts and Humanities (BTK)	1020	923	918	807	881
Faculty of Health (EK)	311	404	420	270	475
Faculty of Dentistry (FOK)	83	85	99	79	121
Faculty of Economics (GTK)	1022	943	957	1080	1011
Faculty of Childcare and Adult Education (GYFK)	578	464	390	466	455
Faculty of Pharmacy (GYTK)	68	86	96	59	84
Faculty of Informatics (IK)	320	278	261	268	279
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management (MÉK)	326	357	428	421	476
Faculty of Engineering (MK)	542	621	573	586	671
Faculty of Public Health (NK)	181	192	242	218	261
Facuty of Science and Technology (TTK)	807	726	776	683	744
Faculty of Music (ZK)	94	92	82	74	59
Total	6 272	6 007	6 073	5 961	6 481

International School

International School of Debrecen (ISD)

The International School of Debrecen opened its first academic year in September 2019, providing education at high pedagogical and academic standards for both international and Hungarian students to acquire knowledge and competences that are necessary for a successful, balanced life and a prosperous professional career. The ISD’s vision is to understand the values of yesterday, the needs of today and the aspiration of tomorrow.

Our pedagogical programme helps children to gain knowledge - in English - in an interdisciplinary way, which suits their individual interests and age. The curriculum is based on 21 st century educational values, which are also reflected in the community life of the school that involves the whole family. In addition to the high-quality education; sport, arts as well as health and environmental awareness are high priority.

Educational model:

The International School of Debrecen proposes to offer 3 programmes

Early Childhood (age 3 to 5)
Elementary School (age 6 to 11)
Upper School (age 12 to 18)

Labour force