The University of Pecs offers 180 places for international students each year. The entry requirements are:
The medical school has only one intake in September every year. We advise applying as soon as possible before the August deadline.
The average acceptance rate for students who apply to Pecs University is 22%, meaning approximately 1 out of 4 applicants gets in.
The tuition fees for medicine and dentistry in English at Pecs University are:
Living costs in Pecs are around £400 per month, including rent.
Tuition fees in this medical school are around 30% higher than in the UK, but the cost of living is 3 times (200%) lower.
| Yearly Tuition fee difference between the UK and University of Pecs (approx) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Medicine | Dentistry |
| in the UK | £9,250 | £9,000 |
| at University of Pecs | £12,850 | £13,300 |
| Difference | +28% | +32% |
| Monthly living cost difference between the UK and Pecs, Hungary (approx) | |
|---|---|
| Country | Budget |
| UK | £1,200 |
| Pecs, Hungary | £400 |
| Difference | -67% |
Medical and dental degrees from Pecs University are internationally recognised and enable you to practise medicine or dentistry in the United Kingdom and throughout the world.
Its programmes are recognised by the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom and other important global health organisations. Their curriculum is comprised of a minimum of 5,500 instructional hours distributed over a minimum of three years.
Additionally, University of Pecs is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, demonstrating its commitment to academic excellence.
According to statistics from the GMC, there are currently around 40 active UK doctors who have graduated from this medical school in Pecs, Hungary.
The general medicine curriculum aims to lay the groundwork for future physicians to build their medical expertise in an ever-changing field. 6 years of pre-clinical and clinical study comprise the instructional curriculum (10 semesters and 1 year of clinical rotations). The curriculum was developed with the premise that direct patient contact, either at the bedside or in the operating room, is critical for a sound medical education.
The first module familiarises students with the structure and functions of a healthy human body. The second preclinical module examines the development and characteristics of pathological processes and familiarises students with fundamental patient examination expertise.
In the Clinical module, students learn about specific diseases and develop their diagnostic and therapeutic skills. This module emphasises more on practice and takes place primarily in wards.
Clinical rotation involves a complete year of practical experience on the wards. Students conduct the majority of their medical activities under the supervision of their lecturers.
The 5-year dentistry programme's curriculum (10 semesters) includes basic and clinical sciences, as it is thought that scientific and professional development cannot be achieved separately but must occur concurrently throughout the programme.
In the first 2 years of the course, students are taught fundamental medical sciences that serve as the foundation for clinical dentistry.
The Pre-clinical module familiarises students with the thorough clinical study of each of the many dental disciplines, which they continue in the Clinical module with a greater emphasis on patient assessment and management. Additionally, students participate in elective programmes, clinical conferences, and hospital-based practices throughout this last module.
Students who successfully complete the programme earn a globally recognised Doctor of Dentistry degree.
Years 1-2
In the first, or basic, module, students learn how a healthy human body is put together and how it works.
Years 3-5
In the second module, called "Preclinical", students learn about how diseases start and what they look like. They also learn how to do basic patient exams. In the Clinical module, students learn about specific diseases and improve at diagnosing and treating them. Most of these studies are hands-on, and most of their time is spent in the wards.
Year 6
A full year of clinical rotation is spent in university hospitals. The doctors watch over the students as they do mostly medical tasks.
Graduation
The final phase includes state exams which, once passed, students are awarded a Doctor's title and a Master's degree in medicine or dental medicine.
With a population of close to 150,000 inhabitants, Pécs is the fifth largest city in Hungary. It is located southwest of Budapest on the Mecsek mountain range, approximately 40 kilometres from the Croatian border. Pécs is one of Hungary's most fascinating cities. Its illustrious historical past is still readily apparent in the preserved cultural monuments.
Renting a 1-bedroom apartment in Pecs costs between £150 - £200 per month. This is very affordable for international students, and that’s why they prefer private accommodation over dormitories.
British students there report that utilities, food, and leisure cost another £200 on average. In total, you’re looking at a budget of around £400 per month.
In terms of student safety, Hungary and the city of Pécs are considered to be extraordinarily safe in global and regional comparisons, according to the Global Peace Index. No incidents involving international students have been reported.
