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Freshman Information

NEWS!

 

  •    From 1 July 2023, the residence permits of the new visa-bound students are sent to the university.

Students will receive the residence permit during their personal registration (or can collect it later). 

You can reach the official website of the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing with all the important information about staying in Hungary here!

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  •    For fee-paying students: Reach our online Checklist that helps you prepare your trip to Hungary and the University of Debrecen!

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  •   Medical check-up​ is required by all students independently of the COVID situation.

 

  • Transportation from Debrecen Airport to the city: 

Public transport (bus Airport 1 and Airport 2) is available from Airport Debrecen to the Railway Station (Nagyállomás) and to the Main Campus area (Doberdó utca): https://www.debrecenairport.com/en/transport/public-transport

You can also choose to go by taxi: https://www.debrecenairport.com/en/transport/taxi

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1. Academic information for freshmen 

 

The University of Debrecen will have on-campus education in 2024/25. We advise to plan your travel well in advance!

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Certain parts of the registration process will happen online (eg. data update). However, according to current regulations, to establish your student status you have to complete your registration process in person. Therefore please make sure you arrive in time calculating with possible travel restrictions / complications.

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Please regularly check back for updates, especially about registration details!

 

1.1. For new students of medical and health sciences programs: 

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1.1.1 Orientation and placement tests 2024/25 II (Intensive Basic Medicine Course)

New students of the Intensive Basic Medicine Course

  • Time and date of orientation and placement tests: 6 January 2025, 09:00 a.m.

  • Place: F008-009 Lecture Hall, Life Science Building, Main Campus of the University 

 

1.1.2 New Students' Registration 2024/25 II (Intensive Basic Medicine Course)

 

  • Registration (online and in-person): an information email will be sent to you in December with all necessary instructions (please keep an eye on your spam/junk folder too)

  • Place of personal registration: Education Center, Room 212 at the Coordinating Center for International Education (physical address: 94 Nagyerdei krt., Debrecen).

 

1.2. For new students of non-medical programs: 

 

  • Classes of the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic year start on 17 February, while the registration period begins on 10 February.

  • Registration (online and in-person): an information email will be sent to you in January with all necessary instructions (please keep an eye on your spam/junk folder too)

 

2. Checklists

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Fee-paying students click here to get your personal Checklist!

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3. Entry information to Hungary for UD students 

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3.1. Entry information to Hungary

 

Travel information

 

  • You can find direct flights to Debrecen Airport.

  • Budapest Airport.s to Alternatively, please look for connection

  • Please check the websites of airlines regularly!

  • Please also check customs and other rules and regulations before departure!

https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/select-language?destination=/node/1

https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/index_en.htm

 

Transfer from Budapest Airport:
 

Our TroubleShooter office can help you arrange a door-to door minibus shuttle from Budapest Airport to Debrecen. For more info, please click here.


3.1.1. In case you are from a VISA bound country 

 

You may enter Hungary with a valid D-type VISA or a valid residence permit.

 

  • Once you receive your visa supporting documents from UD, please start the VISA application as soon as possible.

  • Please check your local Hungarian Embassy’s websites regularly for more information on their VISA application procedure! The Embassies will publish all recent information on their website.

 

3.1.2. In case you are from a non-VISA bound country 

 

  • For the list of countries, click here!

  • Your local Hungarian Embassy/Consulate/Representation will provide you with a certificate with which you will be able to enter the Schengen zone upon request.

  • You may download the certificate here.

 

3.2. Medical check-up procedure

 

  • We would like to share some important information about the medical check-up procedure and medical requirements of the University of Debrecen.

  • You can reach all the necessary instructions and documents by clicking here!

  • Please read them carefully, follow the steps and make sure that you bring all necessary documents with you for the registration.

 

Travelers can enter Hungary without the need for vaccination or immunity certificates, or any kind of test or quarantine obligation.

 

 

4. Accommodation

 

  • When studying at the University of Debrecen you can choose to rent dormitories or private flats.

  • You can find here some information regarding the available student hostels/dormitories.

  • In case you prefer to rent a room in a private apartment, you can contact our partner office, Troubleshooter to ask for their help in finding you the best option!

 

 

You can download our Student Guide 2024 from here!

Check our Checklist that helps you preparing your trip to Hungary and the University of Debrecen!

 

If you have any questions, please contact pericia@reps.unideb.hu!

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We hope to see you soon in Debrecen!

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