The University of Debrecen is Hungary's oldest continuously operating higher education institution, founded as the Hungarian Royal University in 1912 with roots dating back to 1538. It offers more than 80 degree programs fully taught in English across 13 faculties, serving a student community of nearly 35,000. The university is ranked among the top 500 universities worldwide and operates multiple campuses in Debrecen and nearby cities, including a Clinical Centre serving over 3 million patients annually.