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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.

The International School of Debrecen (ISD) opened in September 2019 and quickly became unique in Hungary as the country's first full International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programme. ISD welcomes students aged 3-18 and provides a comprehensive education based on inquiry, which research has shown to be the most effective way to nurture compassionate, critical, and creative thinkers who can drive change. The school maintains high academic standards while also prioritizing the social and emotional needs of each student. ISD's education system is built on the framework of the IB, which has been used for over 50 years and is implemented in more than 6,000 IB schools across 150 countries worldwide. The campus is situated near the Great Forest, providing a modern learning environment surrounded by lush greenery. ISD is a melting pot of cultures at the heart of Debrecen, with an equal mix of almost 300 international and Hungarian students and a community representing 35 nations. For further information on education, daily school life and enrolment details please visit the website of ISD: isd.debrecen.hu. isd.debrecen.hu.