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The University of Debrecen (UDhas the widest range of courses among higher education institutions in Hungary and has the most significant knowledge base in the region. The largest international student community in Central Europe studies in Debrecen: around 7,400 foreign students from 143 countries chose the University of Debrecen in 2024.

UD is more than a university. Education, research, public education, vocational training, patient care, culture and sport are realized in a unique unit in the institution, which as a defining knowledge base and source of innovation plays an important economic revitalizing role in the Szolnok-Debrecen-Nagyvárad axis and in the Miskolc-Nyíregyháza-Debrecen triangle. UD is in the lead of research areas that will become decisive in the future, from data science to water management. Its outstanding role is demonstrated by its wide international network of corporate partners. 

Factors that determine the attractiveness of the University of Debrecen include, in addition to the wide range of courses, the high proportion of highly qualified lecturers and 24 PhD schools. 35,719 students study at the institution’s 13 faculties, who can choose from nearly 30,000 courses.
Thanks to the flexibility and entrepreneur-friendly way of thinking, the University of Debrecen cooperates with several companies in and around Debrecen. If required, the university provides the opportunity for economic players to start a training course consisting of 7-8 courses corresponding to their own workforce needs.

A Debreceni Nemzetközi Iskola (ISD) 2019 szeptemberében nyitotta meg kapuit, és azóta Magyarország egyik leginnovatívabb és legelismertebb oktatási intézményévé vált. Az ISD az első olyan iskola hazánkban, amely az International Baccalaureate (IB) oktatási rendszer mindhárom egymásra épülő programját kínálja – az óvodától egészen az érettségiig.
In 2025, the school reached another significant milestone by earning accreditation from the prestigious New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), further strengthening its commitment to high-quality, internationally recognized education.
At the end of the 2024/25 academic year, ISD proudly celebrated the graduation of its very first senior class. We are delighted to share that our graduates performed above the global IB Diploma average and all were successfully admitted to universities abroad – a strong testament to both the quality of education at ISD and the outstanding preparedness of our students.
ISD provides a comprehensive, inquiry-based learning experience for children aged 3 to 18. Our research-driven approach fosters critical and creative thinking, while also placing great emphasis on supporting students’ social and emotional skills.
The IB system has been successfully implemented worldwide for over 50 years and is now offered in more than 6,000 schools across 150 countries. As part of this global community, ISD provides a modern and inspiring learning environment in the green surroundings of Debrecen, near the city’s iconic Great Forest.
Our diverse community includes nearly 400 Hungarian and international students representing 27 different nationalities. This cultural richness not only enhances everyday school life but also helps shape a truly global mindset.
For more information about our educational programmes, student life, and admissions, please visit the official ISD website: isd.debrecen.hu