University of Pécs
Pécs, Hungary • World Rank #1245
Overview
Founded 1921, formerly Academy of Law established 1785, and succeeding University of Pécs founded 1367 by King Louis I.
Faculties of Theology and Medicine detached and re-established as separate Institutions 1949 and 1951. Faculty of Teacher Training incorporated and acquired present title 1982.
Due to changes in the Hungarian higher education system, Janus Pannonius University Pécs, Pécs University Medical School and Illyés Gyula College of Education, Szekszárd merged as University of Pécs and acquired present status and title 2000
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
The figures below cover University of Pécs's academic scale, faculty depth, and recognised standing. Treat the enrolment count as a point-in-time snapshot; trends require multi-year comparison.
Degrees
Architecture, Teacher Training, Dentistry and Medical programmes are a one-tier Master programme in 5-6 years. Dentistry, and Medicine are also taught in English and German
Other 45 programs
- American Studies
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Ceramic Art
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Conducting
- Dentistry
- Dietetics
- Earth Sciences
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- English Studies
- Geography
- German
- Health Sciences
- Human Resources
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Law
- Leisure Studies
- Management
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Midwifery
- Music
- Neurosciences
- Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Regional Planning
- Singing
- Small Business
- Social Work
- Tourism
Faculties & Divisions
University of Pécs's academic units by subject area. New subject areas (data science, sustainability studies) often emerge as inter-departmental majors before settling into a single faculty.
Asia (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Asian Studies
Balkan Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Eastern European Studies
European Studies (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- European Studies
- Social Sciences
Francophone (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- French Studies
Latin American (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Latin American Studies
Business and Economics (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Economics
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
DevelopmentCultural Sciences, Education and Regional Development (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Adult Education
- Human Resources
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering and Information Technology (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- IT Consultant
- Network Engineer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Health Sciences (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Public Health
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities and Social Sciences (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Communication Studies
- Education
- English
- Ethnology
- History
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Psychology
- Slavic Languages
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Civil Law
- European Union Law
- International Law
- Labour Law
- Law
- Public Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biotechnology
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Music and Visual Arts (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Fine Arts
- Music
- Musical Instruments
- Painting and Drawing
- Performing Arts
- Sculpture
- Singing
Pharmacy (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biotechnology
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Sciences (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Genetics
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Sports Medicine
- Zoology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Teacher Training (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Sciences
- Teacher Training
Programs Offered
University of Pécs's programmes, with filter and level-based grouping. The combination of search and tier view makes shortlisting faster across large catalogues.
Bachelor's Degree
43 programmes
University of Pécs runs 43 programmes at bachelor's level — undergraduate programmes that usually span three to four years and serve as the standard entry route into a profession or further study.
Civil Engineering BSc Építőmérnöki BSc Civil Engineering & Construction 4 years
Mechanical Engineering BSc Gépészmérnöki BSc Mechanical Engineering 4 years
Computer Science Engineering BSc Informatikai Mérnöki BSc Computer Sciences 4 years
Architectural Engineering BSc Építészmérnöki BSc Architecture 4 years
Biology BSc Biológia BSc Biological Sciences 3 years
Chemistry BSc Kémia BSc Chemistry 3 years
Physics BSc Fizika BSc Physics & Astronomy 3 years
Computer Science BSc Számítógéptudomány BSc Computer Sciences 3 years
Earth Sciences BSc Földtudományok BSc Earth Sciences & Geology 3 years
Geography BSc Földrajz BSc Geography 3 years
Nursing BSc Ápolás BSc Nursing 4 years
Physiotherapy BSc Fizioterápia BSc Physiotherapy 4 years
Dietetics BSc Dietetika BSc Nutrition & Dietetics 4 years
Biotechnology BSc Biotechnológia BSc Biotechnology 3 years
Business Administration & Management BSc Üzletmenedzsment BSc Business Administration 4 years
BA Archeology Régészet BA Archaeology 3 years
BA Liberal Arts Általános Műveltség BA Liberal Arts 3 years
BA Communication & Media Science Kommunikáció és Médiatudomány BA Communication Studies 3 years
BA English & American Studies Angol és Amerikai Tanulmányok BA English Language Studies 3 years
BA International Relations Nemzetközi Kapcsolatok BA Politics & International Relations 3 years
BA Pedagogy Pedagógia BA Education & Teaching 3 years
BA Psychology Pszichológia BA Psychology 3 years
BA Social Work Szociális Munka BA Social Work 4 years
BA Romology (Roma Studies) Romológia BA Social & Cultural Studies 3 years
BA Pre-school Teaching Óvodapedagógia BA Education & Teaching 3 years
Classical Instrumental Music (Flute) BA Klasszikus Hangszeres Zene (Fuvola) BA Classical Studies & Ancient History 3 years
Classical Instrumental Music (Guitar) BA Klasszikus Hangszeres Zene (Gitár) BA Classical Studies & Ancient History 3 years
Classical Instrumental Music (Piano) BA Klasszikus Hangszeres Zene (Zongora) BA Classical Studies & Ancient History 3 years
Classical Instrumental Music (Viola) BA Klasszikus Hangszeres Zene (Viola) BA Classical Studies & Ancient History 3 years
Classical Instrumental Music (Violin) BA Klasszikus Hangszeres Zene (Hegedű) BA Classical Studies & Ancient History 3 years
Classical Music Singing BA Klasszikus Zenei Éneklés BA Classical Studies & Ancient History 3 years
Orchestral & Choral Conducting BA Zenekari és Kórus Karmesterség BA Music 3 years
Electronic Music & Media Art BA Elektronikus Zene és Médiaművészet BA Electronics 3 years
Designer Making (Ceramics) BA Tervezőművészet (Kerámia) BA Applied Design 3 years
Designer Making (Fashion & Textiles) BA Tervezőművészet (Divat és Textil) BA Fashion Design 3 years
BA German Studies (German Minority Language) Germanisztika (Német Kisebbségi Nyelv) BA Linguistics & Language Studies 3 years
BA German Studies Germanisztika BA Linguistics & Language Studies 3 years
BA Hungarian Literature & Linguistics Magyar Irodalom és Nyelvészet BA Linguistics & Language Studies 3 years
BA Romance Philology (French) Romanisztika (Francia) BA Linguistics & Language Studies 3 years
BA Romance Philology (Italian) Romanisztika (Olasz) BA Linguistics & Language Studies 3 years
BA Romance Philology (Spanish) Romanisztika (Spanyol) BA Linguistics & Language Studies 3 years
BA Slavonic Studies (Russian Philology) Szlávisztika (Orosz Filológia) BA Linguistics & Language Studies 3 years
BSc Physical Training Testnevelés BSc Physics & Astronomy 3 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
50 programmes
University of Pécs lists 50 programmes awarding a master's — the tier where graduates build the specialist credentials many senior and technical roles now expect.
MSc Architectural Engineering Építészmérnöki MSc Architecture 2 years
MSc Biomedical Engineering Orvostechnikai Mérnöki MSc Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 2 years
MSc Computer Science Engineering Informatikai Mérnöki MSc Computer Sciences 2 years
MSc Structural Engineering Mérnöki Szerkezettervezés MSc General Engineering 2 years
MSc Biology Biológia MSc Biological Sciences 2 years
MSc Chemistry Kémia MSc Chemistry 2 years
MSc Physics Fizika MSc Physics & Astronomy 2 years
MSc Earth Sciences Földtudományok MSc Earth Sciences & Geology 2 years
MSc Geography Földrajz MSc Geography 2 years
MSc Geoinformatics Geoinfomatika MSc Geography 2 years
MSc Clinical Laboratory Science Klinikai Laboratóriumi Tudomány MSc Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 2 years
MSc Complex Rehabilitation Komplex Rehabilitáció MSc Rehabilitation Sciences 2 years
MSc Dietetics and Nutrition Dietetika és Táplálkozástudomány MSc Nutrition & Dietetics 2 years
MSc Human Kinesiology Emberi Kinesiológia MSc Sport and Exercise Science 2 years
MSc Nursing APRN (Intensive Care) Ápolás APRN (Intenzív Osztály) MSc Nursing 2 years
MSc Nursing APRN (Primary Care) Ápolás APRN (Elsődleges Ellátás) MSc Nursing 2 years
MSc Physiotherapy Fizioterápia MSc Physiotherapy 2 years
MSc Sports Coaching Sportoktatás MSc Sport and Exercise Science 2 years
MSc Sports Management Sportmenedzsment MSc Management & Leadership 2 years
MSc Biotechnology Biotechnológia MSc Biotechnology 2 years
MSc Business Development Vállalkozásfejlesztés MSc Business & Management 2 years
MSc Management and Leadership Menedzsment és Vezetés MSc Management & Leadership 2 years
MA Adult Education (Andragogy) Felnőttképzés (Andragógia) MA Education & Teaching 2 years
MA Aesthetics (Classics) Esztétika (Klasszika) MA Classical Studies & Ancient History 2 years
MA American Studies Amerikai Tanulmányok MA American & Australasian Studies 2 years
MA Archeology Régészet MA Archaeology 2 years
MA Balkan Studies Balkán Tanulmányok MA Area Studies 2 years
MA English Studies Angol Tanulmányok MA English Language Studies 2 years
MA History Történelem MA History 2 years
MA Human Ecology Humán Ökológia MA Environmental Sciences 2 years
MA Human Resources Counseling Humán Erőforrások Tanácsadás MA Counselling & Psychotherapy 2 years
MA International Relations Nemzetközi Kapcsolatok MA Politics & International Relations 2 years
MA Psychology Pszichológia MA Psychology 2 years
MA Social Policy Szociálpolitika MA Public Policy 2 years
MA Social Work Szociális Munka MA Social Work 2 years
MA Sociology (Data Analytics) Szociológia (Adatelemzés) MA Social & Cultural Studies 2 years
MA Instruction of English as Foreign Language Angol mint Idegennyelv Oktatása MA English Language Studies 1 year
MSc Environmental Education & Sustainability Környezeti Nevelés és Fenntarthatóság MSc Environmental Sciences 2 years
MSc Environmental Education & Sustainability (Online) Környezeti Nevelés és Fenntarthatóság MSc (Online) Environmental Sciences 2 years
Ceramics Design MA Kerámia Tervezés MA Applied Design 2 years
Choir Conducting MA Kórus Karmesterség MA Music 2 years
Classical Instrumental Music (Cello) MA Klasszikus Hangszeres Zene (Csellő) MA Classical Studies & Ancient History 2 years
Classical Instrumental Music (Viola) MA Klasszikus Hangszeres Zene (Viola) MA Classical Studies & Ancient History 2 years
Classical Music Performance (Flute) MA Klasszikus Zenei Előadásművészet (Fuvola) MA Classical Studies & Ancient History 2 years
Classical Musical Instrumental Performance (Piano) MA Klasszikus Zenei Hangszeres Előadás (Zongora) MA Classical Studies & Ancient History 2 years
Classical Musical Instrumental Performance (Guitar) MA Klasszikus Zenei Hangszeres Előadás (Gitár) MA Classical Studies & Ancient History 2 years
Classical Musical Instrumental Performance (Violin) MA Klasszikus Zenei Hangszeres Előadás (Hegedű) MA Classical Studies & Ancient History 2 years
Classical Singing MA (Opera) Klasszikus Éneklés MA (Opera) Classical Studies & Ancient History 2 years
MA Interior & Spatial Design Belső Tér és Térbeli Tervezés MA Applied Design 2 years
MA International & European Law Nemzetközi és Európai Jog MA European Law 2 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
14 programmes
These 14 programmes make up University of Pécs's doctoral catalogue, where candidates work closely with supervisors to produce publishable, original research.
PhD in Psychology Pszichológia PhD Psychology 4 years
PhD in Regional Development Regionális Fejlesztés PhD Sustainable Development
DLA in Architecture / PhD in Architectural Engineering Építészeti Doktor (DLA) / Építészmérnöki PhD Architecture 4 years
PhD in Biology & Sport Biology Biológia és Sportbiológia PhD Biological Sciences 4 years
PhD in British, Irish & American Literatures Brit, Ír és Amerikai Irodalmak PhD Literature 4 years
PhD in Business Administration Vállalkozásmenedzsment PhD Business Administration
PhD in Chemistry Kémia PhD Chemistry 4 years
PhD in Earth Sciences Földtudományok PhD Earth Sciences & Geology 4 years
PhD in Educational Sciences Pedagógiai Tudományok PhD Education & Teaching 4 years
PhD in Health Sciences Egészségtudományok PhD Health Sciences 4 years
PhD in International Politics Nemzetközi Politika PhD Politics & International Relations 4 years
PhD in Law Jog PhD Law 4 years
PhD in Medical Sciences Orvostudományi Tudományok PhD Medicine 4 years
PhD in Physics Fizika PhD Physics & Astronomy 4 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
10 programmes
These 10 programmes group University of Pécs's shorter and preparatory qualifications together: associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and foundation courses that suit focused or transitional study.
General Medicine in English Általános Orvostudományi Kar - English Medicine 6 years
General Medicine in German Algemeine Humanmedizin - Deutsch Medicine 6 years
Dentistry in English Fogorvostudományi Kar - English Dentistry 5 years
Dentistry in German Zahnmedizin - Deutsch Dentistry 5 years
Pharmacy in English Gyógyszerésztudományi Kar - English Pharmacy 5 years
Accelerated Pharmacy-Biotechnology Pathway Gyógyszerész-Biotechnológus Integrált Pharmacy 6 years
Fast-Track PharmD PharmD Gyorsított Pharmacy 3 years
Architecture (BSc + MSc) Építészet Integrált Architecture 5 years
Graphic Artist (Graphic Design) OTM Grafikus Művész (Grafikai Tervezés) Osztatlan Applied Design 5 years
Painting OTM Festészet Osztatlan Visual Arts 5 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University of Pécs
Below is a five-step path through the application process at University of Pécs, useful for first-time applicants and international students.
- 1 Find a programme that fits your goals
Use the programme finder to browse University of Pécs's 117 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Confirm you meet the requirements
Programme-level requirements at University of Pécs typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Assemble your application package
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Submit your application
University of Pécs processes applications through international.pte.hu. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Contact admissions and follow up
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by email at [email protected]. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Pécs
Common questions students ask about University of Pécs — answers pulled straight from the institution's published profile.
Where is University of Pécs located?
University of Pécs is located in Pécs, Hungary.
What is University of Pécs's control type?
University of Pécs is a public institution.
Where does University of Pécs stand in university rankings?
University of Pécs is ranked #1245 globally and #6 in Hungary.
Who recognises University of Pécs?
The institution holds recognition from Hungarian Educational Authority (Oktatási Hivatal).
What is University of Pécs's official website?
The institution's website is international.pte.hu.
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