Hi everyone ♡
I’m thinking of applying to the University of Debrecen for the September 2027 intake and I’d really appreciate some advice!
I’m from the UK (female) and I’ve visited Hungary a couple of times before, so I’m somewhat familiar with the country, but this would be my first time actually studying abroad. Right now I’m considering either English and American Studies or Communications, but I’m still a bit unsure.
I mainly have questions about the application process and how competitive it is to get accepted. I’ve tried looking online, but I feel like I’m not finding super clear or up-to-date info, so if anyone here has gone through it (especially as an international student), I’d love to hear your experience.
I know it’s a bit early since applications for September 2026 are still open, but I’d love to hear from anyone who has applied this year (or is in the process right now) — how has it been so far?
I also wanted to ask about the visa process for UK students, how complicated is it, how long does it take, and is there anything important I should know or prepare for in advance?
I’m also planning to rent my own apartment rather than live in a dorm, so if anyone has insight into how realistic/expensive that is in Debrecen, that would help a lot too.
Honestly I feel a bit lost with where to even start with all of this, so any advice, tips, or even just pointing me in the right direction would mean a lot. Thank you!!