The University of Debrecen (Hungarian: Debreceni Egyetem [ˈdɛbrɛt͡sɛni ˈɛɟɛtɛm]) is a university located in Debrecen, Hungary. It is the oldest continuously operating institution of higher education in Hungary ever since its establishment in 1538. The university has a well established programme in the English language for international students, particularly in the Medical and Engineering field, which first established education in English in 1886. There are nearly 6000 international students studying at the university.
Until 2014 technical Academy Awards (Oscars) have been awarded to five former students.
