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The University of Pécs, the oldest university in Hungary, was founded in 1367. It is one of the largest Institutions of Higher Education in the country and offers a wide spectrum of study programs to approximately 20,000 students. Representing classical values while successfully adapting to the present and using diverse methods of teaching, well-known and recognized professors, well-equipped classrooms and dormitories enable students to get the best out of their education abroad and provide them highly competitive degrees.
With a tradition of more than 30 years of offering degree programs in English, the University has become one of the most internationalized institutions in Hungary. We now proudly host over 4,500 foreign students representing more than 110 countries all over of the world. UP offers around 70 programs, from preparatory courses to PhD and post graduate trainings programs for international students taught in English and German.
The University of Pécs is located in the uniquely beautiful, vibrant and historically enriched city of Pécs – a proper, multi-campus university town – no wonder that it was declared as the European Capital of Culture in 2010 by UNESCO. The large international student population has become an essential part not only in the university but in 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
UP has been shaping the young academic society for over six-and-a-half centuries, not just in Hungary, but internationally as well.
2. Valuable EU degree
Fresh graduates can start their dream careers in the domain of public or private employment sphere regarding their professional field of studies not just in Hungary, but abroad as well, since the diploma is recognized in the EU and beyond.
3. Lively international student community
UP hosts nearly more than 4500 foreign students coming from more than 110 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
University of Pécs has developed services to make newcomers’ transitions and integration as smooth as possible: numerous student services, mentor programs, legal aid clinic, counselling, etc.
RANKINGS, AWARDS
AVAILABLE DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN ENGLISH
Bachelor Programmes |
Master Programmes |
OTM Programmes |
Doctoral Programmes |
Business Administration and Management BSc |
Applied Management MSc |
Architecture OTM |
Business Administration Phd |
Tourism and Catering BSc |
Enterprise Development and Enterpreneurship MSc |
General Medicine OTM |
Regional Development Phd |
Dietetics BSc |
Applied Mathematics MSc |
Dentistry OTM |
Health Sciences Phd |
Midwifery BSc |
Biology MSc |
Pharmacy OTM |
Biology Phd |
Nursing BSc |
Chemistry MSc |
Painting OTM |
Chemistry Phd |
Physiotherapy BSc |
Geography MSc |
Sculpture OTM |
Earth Sciences Phd |
Biology BSc |
Physics MSc |
Graphic Art specialising in Graphic Design OTM |
Physics Phd |
Chemistry BSc |
American Studies MA |
Renewal of the Hungarian Legal System in the Spirit of the Rule of Law and European Integration |
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Computer Science BSc |
Archeology MA |
Architecture DLA |
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Earth Sciences BSc |
Andragogy MA |
Architectural Engineering Phd |
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Geography BSc |
English Studies MA |
Basic Medical Sciences Phd |
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Mathematics BSc |
Human Resources Counselling MA |
Clinical Medical Sciences PhD |
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Physical Training BSc |
International Relations MA |
Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences PhD |
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Physics BSc |
Psychology MA |
Clinical Neurosciences PhD |
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Archeology BA |
Social Policy MA |
Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD |
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Communication and Media Science BA |
Social Work MA |
PhD in Psychology |
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English and American Studies BA |
Ceramics Design MA |
Doctoral programme in International Politics |
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Germanic Studies BA (Specialisation German Studies) |
Classical Singing MA |
PhD in British, Irish, and American Literatures in English |
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Germanic Studies BA (Specialisation German as Ethnic Minority Language) |
Choral Conducting MA |
PhD in Philisophy |
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Hungarian Literature and Linguistics BA |
Music Performance MA (Piano, Violin, Flute, Guitar) |
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International Relations BA |
Architectural Engineering MSc |
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Pedagogy (Intercultural Educational Assistant Specialization) BA |
Biomedical Engineering MSc |
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Psychology BA |
Computer Science Engineering MSc |
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Romology BA |
Interior and Spatial design MA |
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Romance Philology and Cultures BA (Specialization in French Studies) Licence en philologie romane (Spécialité d’Études françaises) |
Structural Engineering MSc |
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Romance Philology and Cultures BA (Specialization in Italian Studies) Filologia romanza e cultura neolatina BA (Specializzazione in studi italiani) |
Biotechnology MSc |
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Romance Philology and Cultures BA (Specialization in Spanish Studies) Lenguas y Culturas Neolatinas BA, especialidad en Estudios Hispánicos |
APRN Nursing MSc |
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Slavonic Studies BA (Russian Philology) Славянская филология (специальность: Русская филология) |
Clinical Laboratory Science MSc |
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Social Work BA |
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Architectural Engineering BSc |
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Computer Science Engineering BSc |
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Civil Engineering BSc |
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Electrical Engineering BSc |
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Pre-school Teaching BA |
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Classical Singing BA |
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Classical Music Performance (Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Flute) |
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Ceramics Design BA |
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Electronic Music and Media Artist BA |
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Orchestral and Choral Conducting BA |
University of Pécs offers a non-degree program, preparatory courses for Hungarian and English language, as well as numerous Summer Schools.
For more information or application, please visit our website or contact us:
Website: http://international.pte.hu/
Online application website: https://apply.pte.hu/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/study.in.pecs.hungary/
E-mail: international@pte.hu
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 accessible from the dormitories. The rooms are nicely furnished and contain bathrooms, a kitchen and bedclothes are supplied as well.
Facilities include: WIFI, study room, lounge, gym, bike storage, parking slots, cafeteria, student club.