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Earth Sciences BSc

University of Debrecen (Faculty of Science and Technology) · Debrecen, Hungary

100% taught in EnglishApply direct to the university, not the CAOEntrance examEntrance testFees in USDEnglish-taught
Duration3 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryEntrance exam
Deadline (EU)15 Jun 2027
Fee 2026 intake (charged in US dollars)€6,500 / yr

About the course

A three-year, 180 ECTS degree starting with maths, physics, chemistry, biology, mineralogy and geology, then moving to structural geology, cartography, hydrology and climate studies, and geothermics in the final year. It includes a two- to six-week placement and a thesis.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • There is no Leaving Cert points or grade conversion: the University of Debrecen asks for a completed secondary school certificate and then decides admission through its own entrance exam. The Leaving Certificate should meet the school-leaving requirement, but confirm with admissions how your results should be submitted.
  • Online written and oral entrance exams in Geography and Mathematics, plus an interview, so Leaving Cert Geography and Maths are good preparation.
  • English at B2 level: TOEFL 513 (paper-based) or IELTS 5.5; a certificate is not strictly required because English is also assessed at the entrance interview. Confirm with admissions whether Leaving Cert English is accepted.

How to apply

  1. Create an account and applyApply on the University of Debrecen online application portal (stuart.edu.unideb.hu) and pay the 150 USD application fee.
  2. Upload documentsUpload your secondary school certificate (Leaving Cert results) and any English test result; pay the 350 USD entrance procedure fee.
  3. Sit the online entrance examTake the online written and oral exams in Geography and Mathematics and the interview.
  4. Meet the 15 June deadlineComplete your application before 15 June for September entry, then check your Letter of Acceptance for the fee and payment plan.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: The published deadline in the self-financed procedure is 15 June, for a September start (one intake a year). This is from the university’s 2026 guide; confirm the 2027 date when the portal opens..

Costs

  • Tuition is 6,500 US dollars a year, charged in USD (the university lists no separate EU rate). There is also a one-off, non-refundable application fee of 150 USD and a non-refundable entrance procedure fee of 350 USD, which covers the exam and interview.
Admission depends on an online Geography and Maths entrance exam and interview rather than points. Fees are in US dollars, so budget for exchange-rate changes.

At a glance

CountryHungary
CityDebrecen
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaUniversity online portal
PlacesNot published
EntryEntrance exam
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Checked against the official University of Debrecen website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Fees and the 15 June deadline are from the university’s 2026 guide; confirm them for 2027. Always confirm details with the university before applying.