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Physics, BSc

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

100% taught in EnglishApply direct to the university, not the CAOEntrance examEntrance testEnglish-taughtFees in US dollars
Duration3 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryEntrance exam
Deadline (EU)15 May 2027
Fee 2026/27 (US dollars)€6,500 / yr

About the course

A three-year, 180-credit physics degree taught in English at the Faculty of Science and Technology. It includes a compulsory six-week work placement with an outside company or institution.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Hungary has no national Leaving Cert grade or points conversion for English-taught degrees. The University of Debrecen asks for a completed secondary school certificate and sets its own entrance exam instead. Final-year students can apply with transcripts from the last 2-3 years and predicted grades, and must show the original certificate at registration. Confirm with admissions that the Leaving Certificate is accepted.
  • Entrance exam: online written and oral exams in Mathematics and Physics. Strong Higher Level Maths and Physics preparation will help.
  • English: B2 level (IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 513 paper-based). The university exempts applicants who completed secondary education in English, so Leaving Cert students taught through English may be exempt; confirm with admissions.

How to apply

  1. Apply onlineCreate an account on the university’s Stuart application portal once the September 2027 round opens (later in 2026) and upload your certificate or transcripts and predicted grades, passport, CV and medical certificate.
  2. Pay the feesPay the 150 US dollar application fee and the 350 US dollar entrance procedure fee by bank transfer. Neither is refundable.
  3. Sit the entrance examTake the online written and oral exams in Mathematics and Physics when invited.
  4. Accept and registerIf admitted, pay tuition and bring your original Leaving Certificate to registration in September 2027.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: The university’s admissions page says the September 2027 application period opens later in 2026 and the final deadline is 15 May 2027. The programme page still shows the older 15 June deadline, so apply well before 15 May 2027 to be safe. There is one intake a year, in September..

Costs

  • The university lists tuition as 6,500 US dollars a year for 2026/27 and does not publish a separate EU/EEA rate. Health insurance and the student card are included in the tuition fee. One-off, non-refundable fees: application fee 150 US dollars and entrance procedure fee 350 US dollars (covers the exam and interview). Fees are paid by bank transfer; the 2027/28 fee was not yet published.
Fees are charged in US dollars with no separate EU rate published, and you must pass the university’s own maths and physics exams; Leaving Cert points do not decide entry.

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 are for 2026/27; confirm the 2027/28 fee and the deadline with the university. Always confirm details with the university before applying.