Detailed introduction of the University of Pécs:

Introduction

The University of Pécs is a comprehensive higher education institution with a long history and large scale in Hungary. It is also the first national university in Hungary and the seventh oldest university in Europe. It occupies an important position in the higher education system of Hungary and has trained a large number of outstanding talents for Hungary and the international community.

Overview

Student size: There are about 24,000 students, of which nearly 5,100 are international students.

Faculty: There are 1,800 lecturers and researchers.

Course settings: More than 300 training courses are provided, covering almost all fields of science and art, including undergraduate, master and doctoral courses, majoring in management, humanities and arts, health, law, education, engineering technology and many other aspects.

History and establishment time

The history of the University of Pécs can be traced back to 1367, when Pope Urban V approved the establishment of the school at the request of King Louis I of Hungary, making it the first university in Hungary and the fourth university in Central Europe. In the course of its development as a modern university, Elizabeth University was established in 1912. After Bratislava became part of Czechoslovakia in 1921, the university moved to Pécs. In 1951, the Medical School became independent until it merged with Janusz Pannonius University in 2000 to form the current University of Pécs.

School Strength

Teaching Resources and Facilities: With complete teaching facilities and abundant teaching resources, the school provides a good learning environment for students. For example, the school has several libraries with rich collections covering various disciplines, providing strong support for students' learning and research.

Scientific Research Cooperation: The school actively carries out international scientific research cooperation, has established extensive cooperative relations with many excellent universities in Europe, the United States and Asia, and has participated in many international scientific research projects, which has improved the school's scientific research level and international influence.

Academic Achievements: As one of Hungary's leading research universities, the school has carried out a large number of high-quality research projects in the fields of medicine, life sciences, natural sciences, etc., and has achieved remarkable scientific research results. For example, the school's Sentagortai Research Center is an important base for many medical and scientific research.

Institutional Nature

Public research university.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on inheriting classical values, while actively adapting to the challenges of the times, committed to cultivating high-quality talents with innovative spirit and practical ability, emphasizing the comprehensive development and personalized education of students, encouraging students to actively participate in scientific research and social practice activities, and improving students' comprehensive quality and competitiveness.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Medicine, law, psychology and business enjoy a high reputation in Hungary and internationally. The School of Medicine ranks among the top three in professional fields and comprehensive teaching fields in Hungary. In addition, disciplines such as engineering information technology and computer science are also developing rapidly, providing students with high-quality education and research resources.

Key laboratories: The Sentagortai Research Center is an important scientific research platform of the school, undertaking a large number of medical and scientific research projects.

Faculty

The University of Pécs has 10 colleges, as follows:

Faculty of Business and Economics: Provides education and research in related majors such as business management and international trade.

Faculty of Humanities: Covers disciplines and majors in the humanities such as literature, linguistics, philosophy, and history.

School of Health Sciences: including health-related majors such as nursing, midwifery, and physiotherapy.

School of Education: focusing on teaching and research in educational theory and practice, and cultivating professionals in the field of education.

School of Adult Education and Human Resources Development: conducting teaching and research in adult education and human resources management.

School of Law: providing legal education and cultivating legal professionals.

School of Music and Visual Arts: covering majors in the fields of music, painting, sculpture, visual arts, etc.

School of Science: including majors in natural science disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and geography.

School of Engineering and Information Technology: with majors such as civil engineering, computer science, and engineering information technology.

School of Medicine: one of the key colleges of the school, providing medical education and research, and cultivating medical professionals.

Rankings

2021 QS World University Rankings: ranked 651-700.

June 2023: ranked 801-850 in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.

Expenses

Tuition fees vary by major and degree level. Here are some examples of tuition fees for some majors:

Undergraduate courses: such as business administration, British and American linguistics, psychology, etc., tuition fees are approximately 3,000-5,000 euros/year.

Master's courses: such as business application management, English studies, etc., tuition fees are approximately 4,000-6,000 euros/year.

Campus

Location and environment: The main campus is located in Pecs, Hungary, a beautiful town in southwestern Hungary with good public security, beautiful environment, rich historical and cultural heritage and tourism resources, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Campus facilities: The campus is fully equipped. In addition to teaching facilities such as teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, there are also student dormitories, canteens, sports stadiums, cultural activity centers and other living and entertainment facilities to meet students' daily life and extracurricular activities.