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University of Pecs
Pecs, Hungary
"Hungary's oldest university, founded in 1367"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#741 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 9 months
About University of Pecs
The University of Pecs (PTE) was founded in 1367 and is the oldest university in Hungary. It has about 22,000 students, including 5,500 international students from 136 countries. PTE offers around 50 international degree programmes, mostly in English and also in German, and is well known for medicine. It is in the 2,000-year-old city of Pecs, about 200 km south of Budapest.
Rankings & Recognition
#741
Ranked #741-750 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#791-800 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Stipendium Hungaricum partner university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
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Key Facts
1367
Founded
approx. 22,000
Total Students
approx. 5,500
International Students
136
Countries
10
Dormitories
Popular Programs
General Medicine
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Nursing
Business and Economics
English and American Studies
Application Details
Application Route
Online application
Application Fee
approx. EUR 100
Intakes
September
Non-EU Deadline
approx. 30 June
Standardized Test Requirements
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English proof
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Required (level varies by programme) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
85%
I-20 Processing
Residence permit for study (D visa)
Post-Study Work
Up to 9 months
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
approx. EUR 100
Avg Scholarship
Stipendium Hungaricum
Career Outcomes
13%
Placement Ratio
Up to 9 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
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Campus & Location
PTE is based in Pecs in south Hungary, a mild-climate university town. It has ten dormitories for students.
Campus Details
22000
students
5500
international
10
dormitories
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student dorms and private flats
Dining
Campus canteens and cafes
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
ESN events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
approx. 22,000
International Students
approx. 5,500
Countries
136
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's
approx. HUF 1.8-3.5 million / year
Tuition - Master's
approx. HUF 1.2-4.3 million / year
Tuition - Nursing
approx. EUR 2,900 / semester
Tuition - General Medicine
approx. USD 16,750 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
PTE admits international students in September. The non-EU application deadline for 2026 was around 30 June. Check international.pte.hu for the 2027 dates.
Scholarships at University of Pecs
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school certificate and English proof. Medical programmes have an entrance exam.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree in a related field and English proof.
English Proficiency
English proof
Required (level varies by programme)Required Documents
Passport copy
School certificate / degree
Academic transcripts
English proficiency proof
Motivation letter
CV
Passport photo
Application fee receipt
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick an English-taught programme on international.pte.hu.
2
Apply online
Fill in the online form and upload your documents.
3
Pay application fee
Pay the non-refundable fee shown on the portal.
4
Entrance / interview
Some programmes need an exam or an online interview.
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Admission letter
Pay the tuition fee to receive your admission letter.
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Visa & arrival
Apply for a Hungarian study visa, then register on arrival.
Campus & Location
PTE is based in Pecs in south Hungary, a mild-climate university town. It has ten dormitories for students.
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