The University of Pécs was ranked 601-800th on the 2021 World University Ranking by the Times Higher Education, becoming one of the 1500 best universities of 93 countries, and the best university of the Hungarian countryside.
The University of Pécs, the oldest university in Hungary, was founded in 1367. With its 10 faculties and nearly 20,000 students today it is one of the largest Institutions of Higher Education. Besides being the oldest university in the country, the University of Pécs as well as many of our faculties and study programs took leading positions in highly recognized international rankings.
The University of Pécs is a popular destination for international students because of the secure environment, high quality of teaching, reasonable tuition fees, low living costs and the huge international student community.
We host more than 4500 international students from over 100 countries. They choose to study at the University of Pécs, because of the quality of teaching, learning and research.
Because the University is host of so many international students, we offer a large range of services and support programs which will assist you in adjusting to living and studying in a new country.
Well-known and recognized professors, well-equipped classrooms and dormitories at the University of Pécs enable you to get the best out of your period of study abroad.