Day: December 1, 2025
Why Dual‑Degree Programs Matter for Global Students Dual‑degree arrangements allow students to earn credentials from two institutions in a single program run. For those choosing to study abroad, this model delivers the familiarity of a home university’s degree alongside the international exposure and language practice that an overseas institution offers. Hungarian universities like the University […]
Building a Global Community: The Role of a Freshers’ Picnic The Faculty of Law and Political Sciences at the University of Debrecen has introduced an outdoor welcome event specifically designed for its first‑year international students. The Freshers’ Picnic serves as a relaxed, informal setting where newcomers can meet faculty members, learn about curriculum options, and […]
Strategic Foundation of the Joint Food Industry Engineering Initiative On September 25, 2025, the University of Debrecen’s Rector, Zoltán Szilvássy, and Purdue University’s Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences, Bernard Engel, convened to outline a new joint program in food industry engineering. The discussion highlighted the universities’ shared commitment to multidisciplinary research and education […]
Strengthening Hungary’s Cultural Bridge to China Over recent years, the University of Debrecen has built a robust partnership network with institutions across China, positioning itself as a pivotal point for artistic collaboration in Central Europe. The cooperation framework, launched through visits from high‑profile delegates such as Professor Zheng Jianguo of Zhangjiajie College, has broadened both educational and […]
The Hungarian Birch Mouse: A National Treasure on the Verge of Extinction The Hungarian birch mouse (Sicista betulina) is a tiny rodent that once roamed widely across the Carpathian Basin. Today it survives in only one protected area: the scenic steppe of Bükk National Park in Hungary’s Borsodi‑Mezőség Landscape Protection Area. Conservation biologists at the […]
Irish Ambassador Visits University of Debrecen to Strengthen Cultural Links The University of Debrecen, Hungary, recently welcomed His Excellency Ragnar Almqvist, the Irish Ambassador to Hungary, along with his mother and celebrated Irish writer, Éilís Ní Dhuibhne. This visit marked a significant moment in the ongoing dialogue between Irish culture and Hungarian society, reaffirming the […]
Context of the Collaboration Since the inauguration of BMW Group’s manufacturing facility in Debrecen, the University of Debrecen has progressively deepened its ties with the automotive giant. What began as a focused engagement with the engineering faculty has matured into a university‑wide alliance, currently involving eight distinct faculties and the Agricultural Research Institutes and Experimental […]
Why the Cyprus Gathering Matters The 2025 alumni meetup in Nicosia was more than a social event – it was a strategic move to strengthen the global footprint of Semmelweis University. Hosted by the Embassy of Hungary on the rooftop terraces of its Nicosia mission, the meeting brought together roughly seventy graduates dispersed around the […]
In 2025, the Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) granted a total of 409 million forints to 210 researchers under its University Excellence Fund (EKA). The fund continues its mission of elevating the university’s global research profile and strengthening international collaboration. Understanding the University Excellence Fund The EKA was founded in 2022 to support high‑impact scientific projects and foster the […]
For students who want to study at a university that consistently ranks among the world’s best, the 2025 ShanghaiRanking offers a clear answer: Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE). ELTE’s strong performance across five major academic areas—Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Social Sciences—highlights its reputation as Hungary’s most influential research institution. Why ShanghaiRanking Places […]
