The most important international higher education rankings are as follows:

 

QS (Quacquarelli Symonds)

• World University Rankings

In the latest 2025 QS World University Rankings, 11 Hungarian universities were included, with the University of Debrecen ranked 574th.

 

• World University Rankings by Subject

In 2024, the University of Debrecen's programs were recognized among the best in the broader category of Life Sciences and Medicine, as well as on three specific subject lists: Agriculture & Forestry, Medicine, and Biological Sciences.

 

• EECA University Rankings

In the QS EECA rankings, which focus on emerging European and Central Asian countries, 16 Hungarian universities were listed. The University of Debrecen ranked 40th, alongside Eötvös Loránd University (26th), and the University of Szeged and Budapest University of Technology and Economics (29th).

 

• Graduate Employability Ranking

For the first time, the University of Debrecen was included in the QS Graduate Employability Ranking, placing in the top 500 based on employer perceptions and graduate outcomes.

 

• Europe

In 2024, QS published its European list for the second time, where the University of Debrecen ranked 222nd among the best European universities.

 

THE (Times Higher Education)

• World University Rankings

Among over 1,900 ranked institutions, 13 Hungarian universities made the THE World University Rankings. The University of Debrecen is positioned in the 601-800 category, following Semmelweis University, which ranked 251-300.

 

• Emerging Economies Rankings

In 2021, the University of Debrecen was ranked 191st in the Emerging Economies Rankings, where three Chinese universities led the list.

 

• Impact Rankings

The University of Debrecen was evaluated in 6 of the 17 categories of the Impact Rankings, which assess the social and economic impact of institutions based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, ranking among the best in each category.

 

• Europe Teaching Rankings

For the first time, the University of Debrecen was included in the 2019 Europe Teaching Rankings, ranking in the 151-200 category based on educational excellence.

 

• Ranking by Subject

THE publishes thematic world rankings annually in 11 major subjects. The University of Debrecen is recognized among the best in six thematic rankings.

 

UI GreenMetric World University Ranking

In 2023, the University of Indonesia assessed 1,183 universities in its 'GreenMetric' project, focusing on environmental sustainability. The University of Pécs ranked 23rd, while the University of Debrecen was ranked 340th.

 

Best Global Universities

Compiled by US News, the Best Global Universities list emphasizes academic recognition. The University of Debrecen was ranked 745th globally.

 

RUR (Round University Ranking)

• World University Rankings

In the 2024 Round University Ranking, the University of Debrecen was ranked 327th. The evaluation considers 20 factors across four core areas: education (40%), research (40%), international indicators (10%), and financial sustainability (10%).

 

• Subject Rankings

In 2023, the University of Debrecen was included in several thematic lists evaluated by the Round University Ranking (RUR) across six broad subject areas: humanities, life sciences, medical sciences, natural sciences, technical sciences, and social sciences.