University of Pécs

The University of Pécs, the oldest university in Hungary, was founded in 1367. Today, it is one of the country's largest higher education institutions and offers a broad spectrum of courses to approximately 23,000 students. The highly qualified academic staff are a guarantee that students are provided with the most up-to-date knowledge to the highest, internationally recognised standards and so earn a degree which is highly competitive in today’s labour market. The university has conducted degree programs in English for over 40 years and has become one of the most internationalized universities in Hungary. We are proud to host more than 5,500 international students who come from more than 140 countries. The university offers over 100 international degree programs and preparatory courses for international students. The University of Pécs is located in the uniquely beautiful, vibrant and lively city of Pécs – a proper, multi-campus university town – which was designated to be the European Capital of Culture in 2010. The large international student population has become an essential part of the university and the city’s everyday life.