Question 1

I am a final year student at my high school/university. Can I apply for a degree program before my graduation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. In this case, you still need to fill in the name of your school/university and your expected graduation date in the application form. You can apply during the final year of your current level of education with the following documents: your transcripts (end-of-year reports) of the last 2-3 academic years, predicted grades and/or expected graduation certificate. You will have to present your original high school/bachelor/master degree certificate at registration.

Question 2

How can I know if I am eligible to apply for a certain study program?

Accepted Answer

You can check the application requirements on the page of each study program. General requirements:
A high school certificate (successful completion of grade 12, ultimate grade of high school, and passing the final exam) is required to apply for bachelor's degree programs.
A relevant bachelor's degree certificate is required to apply for master's programs.
A relevant master's degree certificate is required to apply for doctoral (PhD) programs.

Question 3

How can I submit an application?

Accepted Answer

You can submit your application online via our application platform. You will have to enter your personal and contact data, and information about your current studies. You will also need to submit several documents, such as a passport, school documents, a short CV, and a bank receipt of the application fee, depending on the level of education and the chosen program.

Question 4

How long does the admissions process take?

Accepted Answer

In general, after your application is complete and submitted properly, one of the admission coordinators will get in touch with you or your representative within a few days.
Freshman applicants (those who apply to the first year of a program) need to take an entrance exam or interview. The date of the exam/interview is set through email communication with the applicant or their representative. The results of the exam/interview are announced within 1-2 days after the exam.
Applicants with credit transfer: it may take several weeks until the responsible committee finishes the procedure regularly conducted in these cases.

Question 5

How early should a student apply? What is the application deadline?

Accepted Answer

Application deadlines differ based on which program you are interested in:
September intake for doctoral programs: 15th May
September intake for all other programs: 15th June
January BMC: 1 November
February intake for all other programs: 15th November
February intake for other non-medical programs: 30th November
However, to avoid any missed deadlines, we strongly encourage prospective students to submit their applications at their earliest convenience.

Question 6

Do I have to submit letters of reference?

Accepted Answer

To apply for bachelor's or master's programs, applicants will not need letters of reference. However, if you submit your application for a doctoral program (excluding the medical programs), you must present two letters of recommendation from your former professors.

Question 7

Is the entrance exam for medical programs compulsory?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the entrance examination is compulsory for everyone applying for the following courses: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Basic Medicine Course.

Question 8

What to expect from the entrance examination?

Accepted Answer

Medical Programs:
Biology is compulsory, and you may choose between Chemistry or Physics as the second subject. The entrance exam consists of two parts:
Written Part: The exam paper includes multiple-choice questions, definitions, and calculations. Allowed time: 50 minutes per subject. The online exam schedule may vary.
Oral Part: Students are interviewed one by one by an exam committee. The decision is announced immediately after the oral exam, and you will receive your Letter of Acceptance.
Non-Medical Programs:
The entrance exam consists of two parts:
Written Part: Test in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Geography (depending on the chosen program).
Oral Part: The subjects are the same as above; students present themselves one by one to the committee. The results are announced immediately after the oral exam.

Question 9

Can the exam be taken online?

Accepted Answer

If the applicant cannot travel to Hungary or to one of the exam sites abroad, an online exam is available. This is usually organized via Zoom or Skype.

Question 10

What is an entrance interview?

Accepted Answer

An entrance interview is compulsory for those who apply for bachelor's and master's programs in the medical and health fields (for example, Public Health BSc and MSc, Physiotherapy BSc, Nursing BSc, Molecular Biology MSc, Social Work MA and MSc) and for certain non-medical programs as well (e.g., Engineering master's programs). Bachelor and master applicants can expect questions about their motivation, future plans, and previous education. Master applicants will also receive relevant scientific questions regarding their professional background and experience. Communication skills and level of English are also assessed. For transfer students, the entrance interview contains scientific questions as well to ascertain the applicant’s knowledge certified in the transcripts.

Question 11

Is formal clothing required for the exam/interview?

Accepted Answer

Business casual is fine.

Question 12

What is the next step after the entrance exam?

Accepted Answer

You have to pay your seat reservation fee or full tuition fee stated in your Letter of Acceptance. In case you need a visa to enter Hungary, you will receive the visa supporting documents (original Letter of Acceptance, visa support letter, health insurance copy) from the University upon receipt of the full tuition fee, and you can start arranging your visa. Do not forget to take care of your flight and accommodation.

Question 13

Does the University of Debrecen accept transfer credits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The faculty shall recognize the credits acquired by its students in a different domestic or foreign higher education institution based on inter-institutional credit equivalence agreements, individual student contracts, or legislation on credit equivalency. The extent to which two curricula are similar is determined by a faculty-level Sub-Committee for Educational Matters and Credit Transfer.

Question 14

Do you accept exams such as SAT?

Accepted Answer

Taking an exam such as the SAT does not exempt you from taking our entrance exam/interview.

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