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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 (2015/2016) | Main profile |
|---|---|---|
| Aranybika Catering Baptist Vocational Grammar School | 235 | Catering service segment |
| Bárczi Gusztáv Unified Methodology Institute of Special Education, Elementary School, Vocational School and College | 59 | Special Education Training |
| University of Debrecen Balásházy János Training Secondary School and College | 164 | Agriculture, administrative services segment |
| Baross Gábor Secondary School and College | 1 030 | Engineering |
| Beregszászi Pál Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School | 554 | Electronics, IT |
| Bethlen Gábor Vocational Grammar School of Economics | 185 | Administrative services segment |
| Brassai Sámuel Secondary School and Technical Vocational Grammar School | 835 | Engineering, information technology, electronics |
| Irinyi János Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School | 614 | Sport, catering, tourism, logistics |
| Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School of Commerce and Catering | 850 | Trade, business service sector |
| Vocational School and Special Vocational School of Light Industry | 356 | Light industry, service industry segments |
| Mechwart András Vocational Grammar School of Engineering and Information Technology | 799 | Information Technology, Engineering |
| Péchy Mihály Vocational Grammar School of Construction | 618 | Architecture, engineering, information technology |
| Povolny Ferenc Vocational Grammar School, Vocational Secondary School and Vocational School | 429 | Technical training |
| Vocational Grammar School of Chemistry | 910 | Chemical Industry |
| Dienes László Greek Catholic Grammar School, Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School of Health | 829 | Health Care |
| Discimus Vocational Grammar School | 268 | Health Care |
| Diószegi Sámuel Baptist Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School | 1 004 | Mechanical engineering, automotive industry |
| DMA Vocational Grammar School of Fashion and Art | 48 | Art |
| EURO Baptist Bilingual Grammar School, Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School | 400 | IT |
| Görög Demeter Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School | 315 | Health care, social services segment |
| Kleopátra Secondary School and Vocational Grammar School | 109 | Service segment |
| Kodály Zoltán Vocational Grammar School of Music and Elementary School of Arts | 128 | Music |
| Kós Károly Vocational Grammar School of Arts and College | 298 | Art |
| Magiszter Foundation Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School,Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School | 1 135 | IT |
| Medgyessy Ferenc Grammar School and Vocational Grammar School of Arts | 715 | Art |
| Szent József Elementary School, Grammar School, Vocational Grammar School and College | 361 | Information technology, administrative services segment |
| Sirius Vocational Grammar School and Vocational Secondary School | 303 | Social service segment, mechanical engineering, information technology |
| Total | 13 551 |
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: http://www.unideb.hu/en/home
EECA University Rankings: #35
OS World University Rankings: #651-700
QS WU Rankings by Subjects (Pharmacy & Pharmacology): #151-200
QS WU Ranking by Faculty agriculture & forestry: #151-200
As an intellectual center with outstanding research and development capacities, the University is playing an increasingly important role in the region’s economic, social and cultural development. Currently there are 4000 foreign students studying at the University of Debrecen from 101 countries.
Web: http://www.unideb.hu/en/home
EECA University Rankings: #35
OS World University Rankings: #651-700
QS WU Rankings by Subjects (Pharmacy & Pharmacology): #151-200
QS WU Ranking by Faculty agriculture & forestry: #151-200
As an intellectual center with outstanding research and development capacities, the University is playing an increasingly important role in the region’s economic, social and cultural development. Currently there are 4000 foreign students studying at the University of Debrecen from 101 countries.
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 (2011-2015)
| Faculty |
Number of graduates |
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
| Faculty of Law (ÁJK) | 309 | 416 | 414 | 463 | 376 |
| Faculty of Medicine (ÁOK) | 371 | 403 | 489 | 434 | 442 |
| Faculty of Arts and Humanities (BTK) | 964 | 928 | 1013 | 1020 | 923 |
| Faculty of Health (EK) | 207 | 240 | 236 | 262 | 386 |
| Faculty of Dentistry (FOK) | 72 | 87 | 80 | 81 | 84 |
| Faculty of Economics (GTK) | 414 | 557 | 785 | 1017 | 907 |
| Faculty of Childcare and Adult Education (GYFK) | 442 | 384 | 474 | 610 | 461 |
| Faculty of Pharmacy (GYTK) | 71 | 80 | 59 | 68 | 86 |
| Faculty of Informatics (IK) | 306 | 290 | 295 | 290 | 295 |
| Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management (MÉK) | 307 | 373 | 364 | 308 | 354 |
| Faculty of Engineering (MK) | 167 | 271 | 419 | 507 | 615 |
| Faculty of Public Health (NK) | 119 | 189 | 180 | 170 | 190 |
| Facuty of Science and Technology (TTK) | 673 | 699 | 572 | 721 | 727 |
| Faculty of Music (ZK) | 66 | 95 | 94 | 86 | 94 |
| Total | 4 488 | 5 012 | 5 474 | 6 037 | 5 940 |
Number of graduates at the University of Debrecen
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Faculty of Health
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Economics and Business
Faculty of Child and Adult Education
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Informatics
Faculty of the Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Public Health
Faculty of Science and Technology
Faculty of Music
International School
International School of Debrecen (ISD)
The International School of Debrecen will open 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)
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At ISD, our approach includes a mix of free play and guided play – our children learn by ‘doing’.
- Elementary School (age 6 to 11)
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We develop students’ academic, social and emotional wellbeing, focusing on international-mindedness and strong personal values.
- Upper School (age 12 to 18)
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We aim to develop active learners and internationally minded young people right up to the international matriculation which completes high school studies.