Pécs, Hungary
Studying at University of Pécs
University of Pécs is a university in Pécs, Hungary, founded in 1912. It teaches around 22,325 students, and the UniBridgeEurope catalog lists 134 of its degree programmes, 125 of them taught in English, across bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and other qualifications.
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The institution at a glance
- 1912Founded114 years of history
- 22,325Studentscounted in 2021
- 125Professorshipsendowed chairs
- 134Programmes
- 44Bachelor's
- 65Master's
- 14PhD / doctorate
- 11Other
- 125 of 134Taught in English
- 1.100 € – 15.917 €/yearTuition
- 1–12 semestersDuration
- Pécs · SzekszárdCampus
Notable alumni
People who studied at University of Pécs and have a Wikipedia article.
- László Sólyompolitician and former President of Hungary1942–2023
- Ferenc GyurcsányPrime Minister of Hungary from 2004 to 2009b. 1961
- Sándor WeöresHungarian poet1913–1989
- Ágnes ForsthofferHungarian politician (born 1980)b. 1980
- István Bárányswimmer1907–1995
- Katalin SziliSpeaker of the National Assembly of Hungaryb. 1956
- Ferenc Fejtőhistorian, literary historian, critic, journalist1909–2008
- Mónika LamperthHungarian jurist, politicianb. 1957
Networks & alliances
- International Association of Universities
- European University Association
- Alps-Adriatic Rectors' Conference
- European Digital UniverCity Alliance
Institutional facts from Wikipedia· last checked Aug 28, 2026
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Campus & surroundings
University of Pécs is at 46.0725° N, 18.2308° E, in Pécs, Baranya, Hungary. Explore the map to see the streets, transport links, shops and green space around the campus.
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Cost of living in Pécs
Estimates for the 2026 academic yearA student in Pécs should budget around 610 € a month. The heaviest line by far is rent: a room in a shared flat goes for about 220 €, and most land between 170 € and 300 €.
- Room in a shared flat usually 170 € – 300 €
- 220 €
- Food and groceries
- 200 €
- Student travel pass
- 10 €
- Health insurance
- 30 €
- Phone, internet, electricity
- 70 €
- Books, sport, going out
- 80 €
- Monthly total
- 610 €
Ranked 1 of 4 on cost among the cities we cover in Hungary, cheapest first.
What things cost here, against the EU
Across the whole shopping basket Hungary sits at 68.3, where the EU average is 100 (2024).
EU average = 100
Consumer prices rose 4.4% over 2025.
Where these numbers come from
The monthly budget is our own estimate, compiled from what student unions, universities and national student services publish. Use it to plan with — it is not a quote.
The price levels, inflation and rent figures are published statistics: Eurostat purchasing power parities and, for German states, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
Weather & climate in Pécs
2016–2025 averageSummers in Pécs average 27°C by day and 17°C at night; winters average 6°C and 0°C. The city gets around 2,043 hours of sunshine a year.
Summer
27°17°
daynight
Winter
6°0°
daynight
Sunshine
2,043
hours of sunshine a year
Warmest: JulyColdest: January110 days of rain a year · 682 mm
Weather data: Open-Meteo (ERA5). Sunshine hours estimated from cloud cover and daylight.
Registry record
Registered in the Research Organization Registry as University of Pecs — the open, global register research infrastructure uses to tell institutions apart.
Also known as
- PTE
- Pécsi Tudományegyetem
Identifiers
- ISNI0000 0001 0663 9479
- WikidataQ1187444
- Crossref Funder ID501100009594
- GRIDgrid.9679.1
Affiliated institutions
Institution data from ROR (CC0)· last synced Aug 29, 2026