The prestigious University of Debrecen was legally established in the year 2000, when the three independent universities of Debrecen merged to form a single institution. UD has three centers (agricultural, medical, and arts and sciences), several research institutions and 15 faculties, educating over 30,000 students. UD’s central library is the second biggest in the country with its six million volumes. The university sports center offers over 20 different courses for students.