University of Pecs: Statistics

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#844 of 14,131 In the World
#333 of 2,785 In Europe
#6 of 43 In Hungary
#382 of 1,060 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 25,847 scientific papers published and 442,510 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology, Engineering, and Pathology.

Publications
25,847
Citations
442,510

University of Pecs majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
17,055 / 348,991
Medicine
16,346 / 331,971
Chemistry
12,402 / 269,266
Biochemistry
10,050 / 229,103
Genetics
10,019 / 213,603
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
9,898 / 151,827
Computer Science
7,913 / 150,290
Psychology
7,666 / 169,642
Engineering
7,562 / 124,301
Pathology
7,561 / 174,905
Physics
7,061 / 117,919
Environmental Science
6,844 / 110,071
Surgery
4,830 / 86,916
Organic Chemistry
4,779 / 101,414
Psychiatry
4,737 / 113,384
Philosophy
4,593 / 47,833
Political Science
4,487 / 59,742
Sociology
4,078 / 70,239
Law
4,057 / 57,301
Immunology
3,846 / 91,748
Neuroscience
3,646 / 84,488
Quantum and Particle physics
3,579 / 56,801
Mathematics
3,465 / 66,404
Geography and Cartography
3,411 / 48,115
Geology
3,350 / 55,739
Materials Science
3,153 / 52,833
Statistics
2,988 / 61,637
Ecology
2,831 / 50,400
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
2,793 / 59,413
Paleontology
2,647 / 46,699
Anatomy and Physiology
2,584 / 52,484
Business
2,470 / 36,411
Economics
2,422 / 29,915
History
2,411 / 30,355
Public Health
2,212 / 52,868
Demography
2,207 / 52,291
Linguistics
2,152 / 23,957
Archaeology
2,081 / 28,326
Botany
2,011 / 50,711
Optical Engineering
1,966 / 38,570

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 131 1216
1993 122 1179
1994 117 1084
1995 130 1264
1996 154 1281
1997 207 1500
1998 162 1599
1999 191 1885
2000 280 2304
2001 346 2828
2002 365 3168
2003 367 3651
2004 445 4447
2005 456 5243
2006 491 6004
2007 540 6701
2008 538 7645
2009 607 8596
2010 649 9877
2011 691 10908
2012 749 12588
2013 764 14138
2014 870 16066
2015 960 17739
2016 978 19184
2017 1030 19757
2018 1185 22392
2019 1689 25524
2020 1554 32453
2021 1606 38345
2022 1918 38854
2023 1747 40763
2024 1508 41619
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 64)
    Enrolled in the University of Pecs
    Studied in 1979-1990
    Occupations
    politicianpedagogueeconomist
    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
    university teacherpoliticianstatespersonlibrarianjurist
    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
    writertranslatorchildren's writerpoet
    Biography

    Sándor Weöres was a Hungarian poet and author.

  4. Zsolt Borkai

    Zsolt Borkai
    Born in
    Hungary Flag Hungary
    Years
    1965-.. (age 60)
    Enrolled in the University of Pecs
    1993-1996 studied physical education
    Occupations
    politicianlocal politicianartistic gymnast
    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 41 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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