The University of Debrecen (UD) invites applications annually from those organizations that have a strong scholarly and/or professional relationship with it, support the realization of its goals, and are primary employers of students graduating from the University of Debrecen. Any Hungary-based organization is eligible to apply provided it has a collaboration contract with the University of Debrecen or with the Foundation for the Development of UD, or with a legal entity founded or owned by the University of Debrecen.
The winner receives the UD Alumni Award during a ceremony and is entitled to use the title “UD Alumni Award Winner of the Year” in its company communications. Furthermore, the UD Event Co-ordination and Alumni Center grants the winner a featured space on alumni.unideb.hu and in its publications, as well as a free, one-page advertisement in the 2020 (spring) Job Fair publication.
The winner is announced at the opening ceremony of the academic year.