University of Pécs

About

The University of Pécs, the oldest university in Hungary, was founded in 1367. Today it is one of the largest Institutions of Higher Education in the country and offers a wide spectrum of courses to some 20,000 students in approximately 500 different study programmes. The highly qualified academic staff are a guarantee that students are provided with the most up-to-date knowledge to the highest, internationally recognised standards and so earn a degree which is highly competitive in today’s labour market.

The University has conducted degree programmes in English for more than 30 years and so has become one of the most internationalized universities in Hungary. We are proud to host more than 4,000 international students – students who come from more than 100 countries world-wide. The university offers more than 50 degree programmes and preparatory courses for international students taught in English and German.

The University of Pécs is located in the uniquely beautiful, vibrant and lively city of Pécs – a proper, multi-campus university town – which was designated to be the European Capital of Culture in 2010. The large international student population has become essential part not only the university but of the city’s everyday life as well. In 2017 the city of Pécs has received the UNESCO Global Learning City award.

6 reasons to choose the University of Pécs

1. Exceptionally wide experience and tradition in higher education

The University of Pécs celebrate its 650th anniversary of foundation in 2017.

2. Valuable EU degree

The entire institution, as well as many of our faculties and study programs took leading positions in highly recognized international rankings.​​​​​​​

3. Lively international student community

UP hosts nearly 4000 foreign students coming from more than 100 countries.

​​​​​​​4. Prime location and optimal climatic conditions

Hungary is well connected for travel within Europe, discovering more European countries is easy. Pécs is very friendly, safe and liveable city and it is famous for its cultural sights and Mediterranean climate – hot summers and mild winters.

​​​​​​​5. Low living expenses

Pécs is an affordable student city, where the cost of living is considerably lower than in the capital city of Hungary and other Central and Western European countries.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​6. Practical support

With the help of the personal tutors (buddy) students can easily integrate into the university environment. Buddys help with practical matters such as opening a bank account, applying for residence permit and finding accommodation.

Ranking, awards

Besides being the oldest university in the country, the University of Pécs has earned a prominent position in terms of international excellence as well. The entire institution, as well as many of our faculties and study programmes took leading positions in highly recognized international rankings:

• UP Is Ranked Among The Top 5 Hungarian Universities
• UP Belongs To The Leading 3.6% Of International Higher Education Institutions Worldwide (CWUR)

(More information: http://pte.hu/english/rankings) 

Available degree programmes in English

Bachelor Programmes

• Business Administration BSc
• Midwifery BSc
• Nursing  BSc 
•  Physiotherapy BSc 
• Dietetics BSc
• Chemistry BSc
• Computer Science BSc
• Physics BSc
• Physical Education - Training BSc
• Mathematics BSc
• Geography BSc
• Earth Sciences BSc
• Biology BSc
• Psychology BA
• International Relations BA
• English and American Studies BA
• Computer Science Engineering BSc
• Civil Engineer BSc

Master Programmes

• Applied Management MSc
• Human Resources Counselling MA
• Nursing MSc
• International Relations MA
• English Studies MA
• Ceramic Design MA
• Classical Music Education (Piano, Violin, Flute, Guitar) MA
• Choral Conducting MA
• Computer Science Engineering  MSc
• Civil Engineering (Structural Engineer) MSc
• Medical Biotechnology MSc

OTM Programmes

• Architecture MSc
• General Medicine M.D.
• Dentistry D.M.D.
• Pharmacy Pharm. D.

Doctoral Programmes

• Business Administration PhD
• Health Sciences PhD
• Biology PhD
• Chemistry PhD
• Earth Sciences PhD
• Physics PhD
• English Applied Linguistics and TEFL/TESOL - PhD
• Renewal of the Hungarian Legal System in the Spirit of the Rule of Law and European Integration 
• Architecture DLA
• Architectural Engineering PhD
• Basic Medical Sciences PhD
• Clinical Medical Sciences PhD
• Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences PhD
• Clinical Neurosciences PhD
• Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD

We also offer numerous preparatory courses and summer schools in English for our international students.

Dormitories

The University of Pécs has ten renovated dormitories located in quiet, residential areas of the city. The Faculties of the University as well as the city centre are easily accessable from the dormitories. The rooms are nicely furnished and contain bathrooms, bedclothes are supplied as well.

Facilities include: WIFI, study room, lounge, gym, bike storage, parking slots, cafeteria, student club.