University of Pécs

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!

The University of Pécs with its 20 000 students, with more than 4 500 international students, with 1 400 lecturers and researchers, with its 10 faculties is one of the largest higher education institutions in Hungary and the centre of knowledge within the Transdanubian region. Its roots date back to 1367.

Besides being the oldest university in the country,the University of Pécs has earned a prominentposition in terms of international excellence aswell. The entire institution, as well as many of ourfaculties and study programs took leading positions in highly recognized international rankings.

A summer/winter internship can be more than just a way to fulfil a requirement of your studies or fulfil your resume. It can be a gateway to the job of your dreams, but at the same time it has to be done right. You have to seek out the right opportunities and make the most of them, both during and after the internship.

Students are the heart and soul of Pécs, with university life on campus energetic and lively. The Student Union organizes regular dance parties, concerts and special events such as the International Evening, the University Days and excursions to tourist destinations. A wide range of sporting opportunities is offered as well to support international students.
The city offers a wide variety of cultural activities such as concerts, art exhibitions, theatre performances, and dance shows. The city of Pécs was selected to be The European Capital of Culture in 2010.

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.)