University of Debrecen, Faculty of Medicine
Debrecen, Hungary
The University of Debrecen's Faculty of Medicine offers a 12-semester MD programme in English. Admission is by an entrance exam in biology and physics or chemistry, or by completing the university's Basic Medicine Course. Students also learn basic Hungarian so they can talk with patients from the third year, and the final year consists of clinical internships.
- Degree
- MD
- Taught in
- English
- Length
- 6 years
- Tuition
- ≈ $16,900 / year
Tuition
$16,900 a year: the 8th lowest of 24 programs.
The official fee is 16,900 USD for 2026/27. Official fee is USD 16,900 per year. The school says it includes health insurance, a medical checkup and a student card. Application fee USD 150 and entrance procedure fee USD 350 are extra. The Basic Medicine Course costs USD 7,500.
The program
Degree awarded: MD (Doctor of Medicine, dr. med.).
Program length: 6 years (12 semesters; optional 1- or 2-semester Basic Medicine Course beforehand).
- 6-year MD in English
- Basic Medicine Course (1 or 2 semesters) as a pre-med route into the MD
Intakes: September
Clinical training
The university's medical centre also serves as Debrecen's city hospital. In the final year, students take internships in internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, neurology, psychiatry and pediatrics.
Accreditation & licensing
- Hungarian Accreditation Committee (HAC/MAB) recognised by WFME (March 2022)
- Medical programme accredited by HAC based on WFME criteria, valid until 22 April 2030
The MD programme is accredited by Hungary's WFME-recognised agency, which the university says supports US licensing pathways (ECFMG certification and the USMLE).
Sources
Last checked October 28, 2026. Fees and requirements change, so confirm everything on the official website before applying.