# Medical University of Debrecen

> former university in Hungary, merged into present-day University of Debrecen

**Wikidata**: [Q61268750](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q61268750)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/medical-university-of-debrecen

## Summary
The Medical University of Debrecen was a former university in Hungary founded in 1951 and dissolved in 1999. It merged into the present-day University of Debrecen.

## Key Facts
- Founded on 1951-02-01.
- Dissolved/abolished on 1999-12-31.
- Instance of a university, formed via amalgamation.
- Replaced by the University of Debrecen.
- Located in Debrecen, Hungary.
- László Muszbek served as Rector from 1995-07-01 to 1999-12-31.
- ISNI identifier: 0000000091786117.
- VIAF identifier: 134374047.
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n85309061.

## FAQs
### Q: When was the Medical University of Debrecen founded?
A: The Medical University of Debrecen was founded on 1 February 1951.

### Q: When did the Medical University of Debrecen cease to exist?
A: The Medical University of Debrecen was dissolved on 31 December 1999.

### Q: What institution replaced the Medical University of Debrecen?
A: The Medical University of Debrecen was merged into and replaced by the present-day University of Debrecen.

### Q: Who was the last rector of the Medical University of Debrecen?
A: László Muszbek served as Rector from 1 July 1995 until the university's dissolution on 31 December 1999.

## Why It Matters
The Medical University of Debrecen played a significant role in Hungarian higher education, specifically in the medical sciences, for nearly five decades. Its establishment in 1951 contributed to the development of medical education and research capacity in Hungary. Its dissolution in 1999 through amalgamation into the University of Debrecen was part of a broader restructuring of the Hungarian higher education system, aiming to create larger, more comprehensive universities. This merger consolidated academic resources and streamlined the higher education landscape in Debrecen, impacting the delivery of medical training and research in the region.

## Notable For
- Founding as a distinct medical university entity in 1951.
- Operation as a standalone university for 48 years until its dissolution.
- Specific dissolution date marking the end of its independent existence (31 December 1999).
- Merger via amalgamation into the University of Debrecen.
- Final leadership under Rector László Muszbek (1995-1999).

## Body
### History
- Established on 1 February 1951.
- Classified as a university (`instance_of`).
- Formed through the process of amalgamation (`P1534` qualifier).
- Dissolved/abolished on 31 December 1999.
- Its existence ended through merger into the University of Debrecen (`replaced_by`).

### Leadership
- László Muszbek served as Rector.
- Rector Muszbek's term began on 1 July 1995.
- Rector Muszbek's term ended on 31 December 1999.

### Administrative Details
- Headquarters located in Debrecen, Hungary.
- Country of operation: Hungary.
- ISNI: 0000000091786117.
- VIAF ID: 134374047.
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n85309061.
- Museum Digital ID: 86046.
- Sitelink count: 1 (indicating limited online presence in the source data).
- Wikipedia language coverage: Hungarian (`hu`).