Faculty of Pharmacy (Undergrad)

1-Biotechnology BSc

Training at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Pécs started in September 2000 following the establishment of the institutes of pharmaceutical sciences. The Pharmacy Programme was accredited by the Hungarian Board of Accreditation (MAB) in 2006. As MAB stated: “The Pharmacy Programme at the University of Pécs meets all the requirements of a training programme in every aspect. A significant number of professors with scientific qualifications warrant the quality of the academic training to educate well-prepared pharmacists in accord with European standards.”

Student Experience
A sudden change of environment is very exciting but challenging process. To help with this, the University of Pécs has developed services to make newcomers’ transitions as smooth as possible.

City of Pécs
Pécs has been an important cultural and
educational center since the Roman era,
proud of its diverse past and present.

Affordability – the University of Pécs has reasonable tuition & accommodation fees; living costs in Hungary in general are considered low by European standards.

Vibrant student life – join 5,000 international students in a true University town with many bars, restaurants and lots of daytime & nighttime activities.

Safe – Pécs is a friendly, multicultural and welcoming city waiting for you to discover!

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.

• Ranked among Top 3 Hungarian universities.
• Belongs to the up leading 2,5% of international higher education instituations wordwilde /source: QS World University Rankings 2021/
• International Accreditations: European Foundation for Management Development EPAS (Business Administration BSc), European Commission (Architecture), US Department of Veteran Affairs (International Relations MA), Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research; Medical Board of California (General Medicine).
• The University of Pécs is ranked in the 651-700th category, which means that the UP has managed to climb a hundred positions (two categories). In terms of international students, the first university of Hungary is among the top 200!
• The UP MS has been included in the U.S. News & World Report Education’s top 500 higher education thematic world ranking in the field of clinical medicine. The institution was ranked 471st in the thematic world ranking, becoming second in Hungary after the Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine.

The University of Pécs has ten dormitories. They are 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. Most of the dormitories have recently been renovated. The rooms are nicely furnished and contain bathrooms. Bedclothes are supplied. Rooms are offered on a reasonable price level: approximately EUR 130 per month.

Facilities:

• internet access per room
• study room
• lounge
• gym
• bike storage
• parking slots
• cafeteria
• student club

Dormitories of the University of Pécs available for international students:

• Boszorkány Street Dormitory (H-7624 Pécs, Boszorkány u. 2.)
• Szántó Dormitory (H-7633 Pécs, Szántó Kovács János u. 1/d.)
• Hunyor Dormitory (H-7624 Pécs, Jurisics Miklós u. 16.)
• Damjanich Dormitory (H-7624 Pécs, Damjanich u. 30.)