The University of Debrecen (UD) offers a comprehensive six-year Medicine (MD) program designed to educate highly competent, responsible and compassionate medical doctors. Combining a strong foundation in medical sciences with extensive practical training, the program equips students with the knowledge, clinical skills and professional values required to provide quality patient care and pursue further specialist or doctoral training. The objectives of the six-year Medicine program are determined by wellestablished standards of medical education and designed to reflect the unique strengths and goals of University of Debrecen Faculty of Medicine. We aim to train medical doctors who, based on the acquisition of knowledge, professional skills, medical skills and attitude during their training, will be able to take part in activities pertaining to the functioning of the healthcare system by performing particular jobs as part of their professional commitment. Our graduates will demonstrate dedication to compassionate care, advocacy, and service. They will have both the knowledge and skills to enroll in a first and/or a second postgraduate specialist medical training program and, following a successful exam in a specialty field, will continue their career of the chosen specialty by working as specialists; in possession of the required theoretical knowledge and practical skills, they will become successful candidates for training at PhD schools. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Required Documents: The following documents need to be submitted during the application procedure by all applicants through our online application platform - that you can reach here: - Valid, filled-in application form (to be filled online here);
- If already graduated: certificate of education (school leaving qualification such as high school diploma, document of graduation or any equivalent; university degree certificate or any equivalent; all in English / translated);
- High school certificate; entrance examination in biology and physics/chemistry (written and oral) or successful completion of the Basic Medicine Course at the University of Debrecen
- Students in their final year of education: transcripts (end of year reports) of the last 2-3 academic years, plus predicted grades / expected graduation certificate.
- Certificate or proof of citizenship and/or permanent residence (e.g. passport)
- Short Resume/CV (personal details, educational background, work experience, language skills, additional skills)
- Medical Certificate - please see a template here
- Bank receipt about the transfer of the application fee of 150 USD (non-refundable) - bank details are available here
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| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based)
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| Application Notes : | An entrance examination is compulsory for students applying to the following programs: - Basic Medicine Course
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
The entrance exam consists of two parts: - a written test (comprised of multiple-choice questions, definitions, calculations, etc.) in Biology (compulsory for all) and Chemistry or Physics (the applicant's choice). Each written test takes 45 minutes.
- an oral exam in Biology and Physics or Chemistry
Possible results of the exam: - admitted (to first year)
- admitted to Basic Medicine Course (preparatory program)
- rejected
- in certain cases the exam committee can offer acceptance to a different study program.
The overall exam performance is taken into consideration and the scores of different parts of the exam are for internal use only and not to be communicated to the applicants. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Please check the special requirements and if any applies to you, consider those as well! - The language proficiency of applicants must be proven with a standardized, at least upper-intermediate (B2) level language certificate, obtained at a proctored exam.Applicants can be exempted from submitting an English proficiency test if they are native speakers of English (first language) or they have completed the secondary or higher education in the English language (in this case a medium of instruction certificate as proof of proficiency is required). Exemptions may be granted on the basis of certain other educational certificates submitted with the application.
- In case of non-medical applicants to foundation or undergraduate programs, the study gap cannot be longer than 4 years.
- In case of non-medical applicants to graduate programs, the study gap cannot be longer than 6 years.
- In case of medical applicants to foundation, undergraduate and one-tier graduate programs, the study gap cannot be longer than 6 years.
- In order to eliminate the administrative difficulties experienced by the University in relation to citizens of Bangladesh, Pakistan, Syria, Afghanistan, Burma and Yemen, the following study gap rule shall apply, for all study fields:
- Foundation and undergraduate programs: max. 2 years
- Graduate programs: max. 4 years
Special requirements for transfer students: - Detailed transcript and descriptions of courses taken during your previous studies
- Filled and signed Credit Transfer Request Form
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.