University of Pecs: Statistics

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#850 of 14,131 In the World
#333 of 2,785 In Europe
#6 of 43 In Hungary
#370 of 1,067 For Plastic Surgery
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
75%
Enrollment
20,000
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
pte.hu
Languages
Hungarian;English;German

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate75%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (érettségi bizonyítvány) or equivalent and entrance examination
Academic CalendarSeptember to May (September - December; February-May)
Enrollment20,000
Full time employee1,872
Student:staff ratio11:1

We've calculated the 75% acceptance rate for University of Pecs based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University of Pecs is a world-class research university with 22,269 scientific papers published and 317,669 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology, Pathology, and Engineering.

Publications
22,269
Citations
317,669

University of Pecs majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
15,296 / 258,059
Medicine
14,600 / 243,776
Chemistry
11,359 / 202,534
Biochemistry
9,323 / 175,250
Genetics
9,227 / 163,545
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
8,471 / 101,098
Computer Science
6,991 / 111,961
Psychology
6,925 / 122,409
Pathology
6,854 / 135,941
Engineering
6,714 / 92,766
Physics
6,275 / 85,989
Environmental Science
5,768 / 76,574
Surgery
4,455 / 65,465
Organic Chemistry
4,444 / 82,396
Psychiatry
4,393 / 82,891
Philosophy
3,950 / 31,404
Political Science
3,733 / 34,515
Immunology
3,585 / 75,863
Sociology
3,578 / 49,878
Law
3,428 / 33,599
Neuroscience
3,347 / 66,549
Quantum and Particle physics
3,157 / 40,575
Mathematics
3,147 / 50,012
Materials Science
2,887 / 39,351
Geology
2,878 / 38,465
Statistics
2,767 / 47,544
Geography and Cartography
2,766 / 31,946
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
2,639 / 47,406
Anatomy and Physiology
2,463 / 43,831
Ecology
2,338 / 31,890
Paleontology
2,312 / 32,729
Economics
2,104 / 16,044
Business
2,065 / 22,320
Demography
2,058 / 38,481
Public Health
2,001 / 38,316
History
1,989 / 20,457
Linguistics
1,889 / 16,945
Optical Engineering
1,816 / 29,689
Archaeology
1,744 / 19,153
Botany
1,736 / 36,980

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 123 930
1992 126 1048
1993 119 1026
1994 113 907
1995 124 1059
1996 152 1067
1997 188 1248
1998 151 1291
1999 180 1523
2000 260 1877
2001 322 2313
2002 329 2567
2003 334 2946
2004 423 3658
2005 405 4395
2006 472 5143
2007 470 5601
2008 508 6257
2009 550 7051
2010 597 8295
2011 623 9115
2012 673 10578
2013 694 11660
2014 794 13372
2015 869 14293
2016 888 15255
2017 936 15305
2018 1106 17408
2019 1553 19418
2020 1422 24003
2021 1452 28704
2022 1739 30437
2023 1442 30842
Academic rankings

Tuition

Local studetns Tuition, c. 2,000-8600 per semester (USD)

The University of Pecs has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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 University of Pecs.

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 Yes Yes Yes
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 Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Alapfokozat American Studies, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dietetics, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Geography, German, International Relations and Diplomacy, Mathematics, Midwifery, Nursing, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Social Work, Tourism
Mesterfokozat Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Biology, Biotechnology, Ceramic Art, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Conducting, Dentistry, English Studies, Geography, German, Human Resources, International Relations and Diplomacy, Leisure Studies, Management, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physics, Psychology, Singing, Small Business
Doktori oklevél Architecture, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, English, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Neurosciences, Pharmacology, Physics, Regional Planning

University of Pecs alumni

  1. Ferenc Gyurcsány

    Ferenc Gyurcsány
    Born in
    Hungary Flag Hungary
    Years
    1961-.. (age 63)
    Enrolled in the University of Pecs
    Studied in 1979-1990
    Occupations
    pedagoguepoliticianeconomist
    Biography

    Ferenc Gyurcsány is a Hungarian entrepreneur and politician who served as Prime Minister of Hungary from 2004 to 2009. Prior to that, he held the position of Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports between 2003 and 2004.

  2. László Sólyom

    László Sólyom
    Born in
    Hungary Flag Hungary
    Years
    1942-2023 (aged 81)
    Enrolled in the University of Pecs
    1960-1965 graduated with Juris Doctor in legal science
    Occupations
    juristlibrarianpoliticianuniversity teacher
    Biography

    László Sólyom was a Hungarian politician, lawyer, and librarian who was President of Hungary from 2005 until 2010. Previously he was the first president of the Constitutional Court of Hungary from 1990 to 1998.

  3. Sándor Weöres

    Sándor Weöres
    Born in
    Hungary Flag Hungary
    Years
    1913-1989 (aged 76)
    Enrolled in the University of Pecs
    In 1939 graduated with doctorate in philosophy
    Occupations
    poetchildren's writertranslatorwriter
    Biography

    Sándor Weöres was a Hungarian poet and author.

  4. Zsolt Borkai

    Zsolt Borkai
    Born in
    Hungary Flag Hungary
    Years
    1965-.. (age 59)
    Enrolled in the University of Pecs
    1993-1996 studied physical education
    Occupations
    artistic gymnastlocal politicianpolitician
    Biography

    Zsolt Borkai is a Hungarian Olympic gymnast champion and politician, who served as the mayor of Győr from 1 October 2006 to 8 November 2019. He was President of the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) between 20 November 2010 and 2 May 2017.

All 39 notable alumni

University of Pecs faculties and divisions

Centre : Asia Asian Studies
Centre : Balkan Studies Eastern European Studies
Centre : European Studies European Studies, Social Sciences
Centre : Francophone French Studies
Centre : Latin American Latin American Studies
Faculty : Business and Economics Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Management, Marketing, Tourism
Faculty : DevelopmentCultural Sciences, Education and Regional Development Adult Education, Human Resources
Faculty : Engineering and Information Technology Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Faculty : Health Sciences Health Administration, Health Sciences, Public Health
Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Education, English, Ethnology, History, Linguistics, Literature, Psychology, Slavic Languages
Faculty : Law Civil Law, European Union Law, International Law, Labour Law, Law, Public Law
Faculty : Medicine Biotechnology, Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy
Faculty : Music and Visual Arts Fine Arts, Music, Musical Instruments, Painting and Drawing, Performing Arts, Sculpture, Singing
Faculty : Pharmacy Biotechnology, Pharmacy
Faculty : Sciences Botany, Chemistry, Genetics, Geography, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Physics, Sports Medicine, Zoology
Institute : Teacher Training Educational Sciences, Teacher Training

General information

Alternative names PTE
University of Pécs
Pécsi Tudományegyetem
Founded 1912
Accreditation Hungarian Educational Authority (Oktatási Hivatal)
Motto Per aspera ad astra
Through hardships to the stars
Colors blue

Location and contacts

Address Vasvári Pál utca 4
Pécs, 7622
Hungary
City population 140,000

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