Pazmany Peter Catholic University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2258 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #755 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #13 of 43 | In Hungary |
| #7 of 23 | In Budapest |
| #660 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- ppke.hu
- Languages
- Hungarian
- Acceptance rate
- 54%*
* Pazmany Peter Catholic University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (érettségi bizonyĺtvány); Entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
Research profile
Pazmany Peter Catholic University has published 5,229 scientific papers with 67,130 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Philosophy, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Psychology.
Pazmany Peter Catholic University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 46 |
| 1994 | 7 | 49 |
| 1995 | 3 | 53 |
| 1996 | 4 | 99 |
| 1997 | 4 | 54 |
| 1998 | 6 | 48 |
| 1999 | 11 | 72 |
| 2000 | 17 | 78 |
| 2001 | 15 | 73 |
| 2002 | 49 | 218 |
| 2003 | 41 | 183 |
| 2004 | 37 | 182 |
| 2005 | 64 | 232 |
| 2006 | 74 | 489 |
| 2007 | 70 | 642 |
| 2008 | 85 | 818 |
| 2009 | 87 | 965 |
| 2010 | 116 | 1189 |
| 2011 | 109 | 1366 |
| 2012 | 151 | 1460 |
| 2013 | 172 | 1845 |
| 2014 | 172 | 2052 |
| 2015 | 191 | 2120 |
| 2016 | 218 | 2291 |
| 2017 | 226 | 2913 |
| 2018 | 270 | 3396 |
| 2019 | 279 | 3955 |
| 2020 | 333 | 4881 |
| 2021 | 371 | 6723 |
| 2022 | 348 | 6522 |
| 2023 | 389 | 6569 |
| 2024 | 295 | 6758 |
| 2025 | 187 | 5972 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Pazmany Peter Catholic University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alapfokozat | French, Theology |
|---|---|
| Mesterfokozat | Arts and Humanities, Communication Arts, European Studies, Information Technology, Law, Political Sciences, Theology |
| Doktori oklevél | Canon Law, Law, Political Sciences, Technology, Theology |
Pazmany Peter Catholic University alumni
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Péter Márki-Zay
- Enrolled in Pazmany Peter Catholic University
- 2000-2006 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in economic history
- Occupations
- economistelectrical engineermarketerpolitician
- Biography
-
Péter Márki-Zay, often referred to by his initials MZP, is a Hungarian politician, marketer, economist, electrical engineer and historian. He has served as mayor of Hódmezővásárhely since 2018, and is the co-founder of the Everybody's Hungary. As the winner of the 2021 opposition primary, he was the candidate of the United for Hungary challenging Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the 2022 parliamentary election, which he lost.
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Péter Erdő
- Enrolled in Pazmany Peter Catholic University
- 1971-1976 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in theology
- Occupations
- Catholic priestCatholic bishopcanon law juristtheologian
- Biography
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Péter Erdő is a Hungarian cardinal of the Catholic Church who has served as the Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest and Primate of Hungary since 2003. He was president of the Council of the Bishops' Conferences of Europe from 2006 to 2016. He was the relator general for the Third Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome.
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Péter Magyar
- Enrolled in Pazmany Peter Catholic University
- 1998-2004 graduated with Juris Doctor in jurisprudence
- Occupations
- political activistlawyerdiplomatpolitician
- Biography
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Péter Magyar is a Hungarian politician, lawyer, and opposition leader who has served as member of the European Parliament and president of Respect and Freedom (Tisza) Party since 2024. He is widely regarded as Viktor Orbán's main rival and challenger for the 2026 parliamentary elections.
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Alexandra Szalay-Bobrovniczky
- Enrolled in Pazmany Peter Catholic University
- Graduated with Juris Doctor in legal science
- Occupations
- juristpolitician
- Biography
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Alexandra Éva Szentkirályi is a Hungarian lawyer and politician, who served as Spokesperson of the fourth and fifth Orbán Government from 1 January 2020 to 15 March 2024. She previously served as Deputy Mayor of Budapest under István Tarlós from 2014 to 2019. She was the Fidesz party candidate for Mayor of Budapest in the 2024 mayoral election, but withdrew her candidacy two days before the election.
Pazmany Peter Catholic University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Italian Interuniversity | European Studies, International Business |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Humanities | Art History, Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, History, Linguistics, Literature, Medieval Studies, Philosophy, Sociology, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Information Technology | Biotechnology, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Law and Political Science | Civil Law, Ethics, European Union Law, History of Law, International Law, Law, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Teacher Training | Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Theology | Ancient Languages, Bible, Catholic Theology, Christian Religious Studies, Theology |
| Institute : Canon Law | Canon Law |
General information
| Alternative names | PPKE Pázmány Péter Catholic University Pázmány Péter Katolikus Egyetem |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1635 |
| Accreditation | Hungarian Educational Authority (Oktatási Hivatal) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Szentkirályi str 28 Budapest, 1088 Hungary |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,685,000 |