University of Debrecen

The University of Debrecen, one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Hungary operated continuously in the same city. It is also one of the research universities of national excellence in the country offering the widest spectrum of educational programs in 14 faculties and 24 doctoral schools. The roots of higher education in the city reach all the way back to the 16th century and the foundation of the Reformed College of Debrecen in 1538. The College played a central role in Hungarian education and culture for centuries. Today the University of Debrecen is a leading and prominent institution of higher education in Hungary. It is not only at the forefront of Hungarian and international education but also active in the fields of research, innovation and development, and enjoys fruitful links with the business sector. The ever-changing social and economic environment demands continuous renewal from the institution and there is a constant need to adapt to new requirements. The University of Debrecen's mission is to contribute to the education of future generations in cooperation with Hungarian and international partners, with high-quality interdisciplinary programs, and research built on versatile and practical experience. Besides education, the institution also provides European-quality patient care with comprehensive services to fulfill its obligations in the city, county, and region and often on the national level as well. University Clinics employ 484 medical specialists and the 1,884 healthcare staff provide 491,656 nursing days annually. Completed specialist doctors' hours are 299,364. The University operates a total of 1,710 beds which makes room for 95,210 inpatient cases annually with an average length of stay at 5.2 days. The number of outpatient cases is 869,345, nearly 50% of the 5.7 million medical treatments initiated are managed through outpatient care.