🇭🇺Hungary · University of Debrecen
Intensive Foundation Semester
Preparatory · Full Time · On Campus · 5 months · Intake: February
Updated 18 August 2026
Tuition Fee: $4,800Deadline: ASAPEnglish: Basic proficiencyLocation: Debrecen, Hungary
At a glance
Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
$4,800
৳589,488 BDT
Application Fee
$150 + $350 entrance fee
Deadline
ASAP
Apply early
Location
Debrecen, Hungary
Programme Link
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At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameIntensive Foundation Semester
LevelPre-Master's / Preparatory
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus
Duration5 months (February–June)
IntakesFebruary
DisciplineScience, Engineering, IT, Business & Humanities Foundation Studies
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
School-Leaving Requirement (Main)
- A recognised high school certificate showing completion of 12 years of education is required
- British-curriculum applicants may qualify with five O Levels plus three AS Levels or two A Levels
Note
Meeting the general criteria does not guarantee admission. The University may assess English communication, academic readiness and programme suitability during the application process.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE or other external standardized test is listed. The University may conduct an online admission interview or entrance assessment.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| English language proficiency | Not specified | Not specified |
Notes
- The University requires basic English proficiency but does not publish fixed IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo scores or minimum band requirements.
- For non-medical foundation applications, English may be demonstrated through an accepted certificate, English-medium study evidence or the University’s online interview.
Waiver: Possible.
Funding
Scholarships
No dedicated scholarship or tuition reduction is advertised for this five-month preparatory course. University academic fee reductions begin during full-degree study and do not apply to the foundation semester; any external funding must be confirmed separately.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Apply ASAP; the general January/February deadline is 1 November. Tuition is USD 4,800, plus USD 150 application and USD 350 entrance procedure fees.
- The February–June course develops English and subject knowledge for Science/Engineering, Business, IT or Humanities study.
- A 4.0 programme average guarantees progression to engineering, IT, natural science or business degrees; other cases may require an entrance exam.
- Bangladeshi applicants must meet the two-year study-gap rule and the University’s advance-payment condition before visa documents are issued; all decisions remain authority-controlled.
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