According to the rank list published today by the QS World University Rankings, the University of Debrecen belongs to the international elite in three educational fields.
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Through an investment of about 100 million euros, a new plant is to be established in Debrecen by the German technological giant Continental, creating 450 new jobs. An important part in making this decision has been played by the knowledge base represented by the University of Debrecen.
The University of Debrecen and the University of Miskolc have submitted a joint bid to host a European-level sports competition. The cause of hosting European University Games is also supported by the Hungarian government. The decision makers have already inspected the relevant locations recently.
The Department of Hematology of the Clinical Center has been added sterile wards and it has also received state-of-the-art medical equipment recently. The new BMT unit may significantly improve the life expectancy of hematological patients and make the national waiting lists shorter in the future.
Representatives of the University of Debrecen and the German thyssenkrupp Components Technology Group, who are to establish a new plant in Debrecen, signed an agreement on cooperation in education and research on Monday.
Members of a Chinese delegation that has most recently visited the Faculty of Humanities at UD have expressed their interest in programs covering the study of Hungarian and foreign languages, the possibilities for research cooperation and the channels available for student and staff mobility.
Vice-Rector Elek Bartha has signed an agreement in the city of Hamburg about the University of Debrecen becoming a full member of the consortium called CARPE. The objective of this cooperation is to facilitate the joint participation and collaboration of partners in projects supported by the EU.
Student mobility, an important element of the process of internationalizing higher education, was the central theme of a conference held at the University of Debrecen. An important announcement was also made at this event concerning the government plan of refunding the cost of second language exam.
The University of Debrecen has been ranked among the best universities in two international lists recently. In the list released by Center for World University Rankings, UD has managed to retain its former position, while in the list by Quacquarelli Symonds, it continues to belong to the top 50.
Twenty thousand people launched the new academic year of the University of Debrecen on Wednesday in Nagyerdei Stadium. Students and employees of the university, the alumni community and other interested local guests kicked off the new semester at yoUDay with a flashmob, concerts and a laser show.