The history of higher education in Debrecen
goes back to the 16th century. The city established the Calvinist College of
Debrecen in 1538. The College became soon the most important cultural center of
the whole country, where a great number of writers, scientists and politicians
received their education.
In the 18th century the schools of Law and Theology were founded and although
no separate School
of Medicine existed,
physicians were also trained in the College. Today's University
Medical School
is rooted in this spiritual heritage. The present day Debrecen is also famous for its schools and
higher educational establishments. The Medical
School of the University
of Debrecen is Central
Europe's first campus medical school. It was in the year of the
millennium (1896) of Hungary's
foundation when the establishment of a modern University was decided upon in Debrecen. The University
was officially inaugurated on October 23, 1918 and at that time consisted of
four faculties: Arts, Science, Theology and Medicine. The Faculty of Medicine
became an independent University Medical School
under the supervision of the Ministry of Health in 1951.
The Medical School has 22 departments of basic sciences and 25 clinical
departments specializing in various fields e.g. clinical chemistry, internal
medicine, surgery, orthopedics, radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry,
pediatrics, obstetrics and
gynecology, cardiology and pulmonology, oto-rhino-laryngology, dermatology,
ophthalmology, stomatology and urology. The Medical
School serves as the city hospital for
Debrecen therefore
students of upper terms may also obtain their clinical training here.
Education at Debrecen Medical School is accredited by the World Health
Organization, US Department of Education, The State Education Department (NY,
USA), Medical Board of California
, the General Medicine Council (UK - PLAB exam is compulsory), Medical Councils
of Israel, Ireland, Iran and Norway. In most European countries - not listed
above - and also in India
the diploma of the University of Debrecen, Medical and Health Science
Center is accepted for
registration purposes; however a qualifying exam is compulsory.
Debrecen is one of the most vivid and coziest nooks in Hungary: this city is a unique and outstanding whirlpool of a dynamic cultural and intellectual heritage and of an effective and successful economic life. The centuries’ old traditions and the most recent technical and scientific innovations enhancing each other make Debrecen a nationally and internationally renowned city.
This lively city in the heart of the Carpathian Basin awaits the visitors with a cornucopia of programs and events, from a number of excellent art exhibitions, folk programs to many sports and leisure events. The outstanding collections of the local museums, the historical monuments of the city or the various and imposing programs of local folk traditions enchant all visitors who wish to explore the marvels of Debrecen: choir festivals, folk festivals, carnivals, breath-taking exhibitions, fairs offer their programs and goods for the visitors. At the same time Debrecen, which is a university centre, is also a place for conferences and scientific meetings, and this serves the active and organic cooperation of the city’s economic, scientific, educational and cultural life.
This culturally and scientifically active life is combined with a splendid leisure and wellness sphere as well: the recently renovated Mediterranean Aqua Park and the charming Zoo in the centre of the romantic Great Forest offer excellent time for the whole family, while the Aquaticum Wellness and Spa Resort designs exclusive health treatments and wellness care programmes for the visitors as Debrecen is one of the largest centres of mineral thermal water in Europe.
This leisure life is enriched by the active sport life of the city: Debrecen has been hosting a number of national and international sports events from national championships to European and World championships.
For the lovers of rural country life the Erdőspuszta territories and Hortobágy is a must to visit, because the calm and enchanting atmosphere is an excellent basis for relaxation, while those who seek pleasures in fishing, hunting and riding may also enjoy the region.
Thus, this city in the eastern periphery of the country is an unparalleled place – not only because of the flourishing cultural, scientific and social life but because of the dynamic economic and industrial traditions as well, which has established an outstanding and marvellous atmosphere in Debrecen.
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Team
The history of higher education in Debrecen
goes back to the 16th century. The city established the Calvinist College of
Debrecen in 1538. The College became soon the most important cultural center of
the whole country, where a great number of writers, scientists and politicians
received their education.
The Medical School has 22 departments of basic sciences and 25 clinical
departments specializing in various fields e.g. clinical chemistry, internal
medicine, surgery, orthopedics, radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry,
pediatrics, obstetrics and 
