The University of Pécs, the oldest university in Hungary, was founded in 1367. With its 10 faculties and 20,000 students, it is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Hungary. Besides being the oldest university in the country, the University of Pécs, as well as many of our faculties and study programs, take 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, and the huge international student community. We host more than 4,500 international students from over 100 countries.
Founded in 1367
20 000+ students
7 290+ staff
2,575 newborns in our hospitals in 2018