The University of Pécs Medical School is one of Hungary's established English-taught medical routes outside Budapest. On Medimentor, the main Pécs paths are General Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy, with admissions centred around science knowledge, English and a university interview.

Pécs is a smaller university city than Budapest, so the page needs to answer two questions quickly: whether the program and entrance exam fit the applicant, and whether the full budget works. The official 2026/2027 admissions pages list one fall intake, a 30 June 2026 application deadline and published tuition for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy.

Pécs also publishes Biotechnology routes, and the wider university offers many English-taught programs. This Medimentor page stays focused on the medical-school and pharmacy routes most relevant to students comparing Hungarian health-science options.

English-taught programs at Pécs

Medicine and Dentistry are run by the Medical School. Pharmacy is run by the Faculty of Pharmacy and follows a different entrance model: the official Pécs exam page lists an oral interview only for Pharmacy applicants.

Medicine (M.D.)

12 Semesters

USD 16,750/year Tuition

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Dentistry (D.M.D.)

10 Semesters

USD 17,350/year Tuition

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Pharmacy (Dr. Pharm)

10 Semesters

EUR 8,400/year Tuition

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Program	Duration	Degree	Published tuition	Entry model
General Medicine	6 years / 12 semesters	M.D. / one-tier Master	USD 16,750 / year	Written Biology, Chemistry, General English and Medical English test plus oral interview
Dentistry	5 years / 10 semesters	D.M.D. / one-tier Master	USD 17,350 / year, including dental materials	Written Biology, Chemistry, General English and Medical English test plus oral interview
Pharmacy	5 years / 10 semesters	Dr. Pharm / one-tier Master	EUR 8,400 / year	Oral entrance interview for Pharmacy applicants

Admissions overview

For the 2026/2027 academic year, Pécs lists an application period from 1 November 2025 to 30 June 2026. Admission is continuous, so early applications matter because the university can offer more places while the cycle is still open.

Typical documents

Passport-size photo and valid passport copy.
Secondary-school leaving certificate or final-year proof.
Official transcript of grades and Europass CV in English.

One fall intake

Pécs states that the English Program has one intake per academic year. The 2026/2027 academic year begins in September 2026.

Application and exam fees

Medicine and Dentistry applicants pay a USD 200 application fee and, if taking a Pécs-organized exam, a USD 250 entrance exam fee. Pécs states that Pharm.D. applicants are exempt from the application fee.

Admissions contact

The official admissions contact is studentservice.center@aok.pte.hu. Applicants should confirm current payment and document instructions in the university application portal.

Pécs entrance exam

Medicine and Dentistry use a two-part entrance process: a written multiple-choice test and a personal interview. Pécs lists the interview window for 2026 between 4 March and 15 July 2026. Pharmacy applicants have an oral entrance interview rather than the written Medicine/Dentistry test.

Written test

100 questions

Biology 20, Chemistry 20, General English 40 and Medical English 20.

Timing

1 hour 40 minutes

The official exam page lists 100 minutes for the written part.

Interview

20-30 minutes

The oral part checks medicine-related knowledge, motivation and communication through Zoom or MS Teams.

This makes Pécs a strong fit for students who are ready to prepare Biology, Chemistry and English in parallel. Medimentor can help with exam-style repetition and application planning, but admission is decided by the university based on the applicant's documents, exam performance and current admission rules.

Tuition, fees and living costs

Pécs publishes Medicine and Dentistry tuition in USD, while Pharmacy is published in EUR. For students starting in 2026/2027, the official tuition page lists USD 16,750/year for General Medicine, USD 17,350/year for Dentistry and EUR 8,400/year for Pharmacy.

Medicine fees

USD 9,000 for the first semester and USD 7,750 for the second semester, in each academic year.

Dentistry fees

USD 9,300 for the first semester and USD 8,050 for the second semester. The published annual fee includes dental materials.

Pharmacy fees

EUR 4,400 for the first semester and EUR 4,000 for the second semester, in each academic year.

Also plan for one-time and semester costs such as registration fee, entrance exam fee where applicable, deposits, travel, visa costs, insurance and housing setup. For day-to-day planning in Pécs, use roughly EUR 500-750/month before flights, deposits and personal travel.

Recognition and licensing

Recognized university route

Pécs states that its Medicine and Dentistry diplomas are accepted by all European Union countries and several other countries. Pharmacy recognition still depends on the destination's pharmacy licensing rules.

Check your target country

Recognition is not the same as automatic right to practise. Graduates should check the licensing authority in the country where they plan to work after graduation.

Student life in Pécs

Pécs is a historic university city with a smaller daily rhythm than Budapest. That can be a good fit for students who want a focused study environment, shorter distances and usually lower housing pressure than the capital, while still having an international student community.

Best fit

Applicants who want established Hungarian medical training in a smaller city and are comfortable with a structured science-and-English entrance route.

Watch out for

Pécs can feel quieter than Budapest. Students who want a capital-city environment may prefer Semmelweis, while Pécs may suit applicants who value lower daily friction and a compact student city.

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How Medimentor helps

Medimentor helps Pécs applicants prepare for the Biology, Chemistry and English parts of the Medicine and Dentistry entrance route, understand the Pharmacy interview pathway, compare Pécs with other Hungarian universities and keep application deadlines, fees and documents organized.

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine at the University of Pécs in English?

Yes. The University of Pécs Medical School offers General Medicine in English as a 6-year, 12-semester program leading to the M.D. degree.

Which English-taught Pécs programs does Medimentor cover here?

This page focuses on General Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy, because these are the main Pécs health-science routes connected to Medimentor's Hungary funnel.

What is the Pécs entrance exam like?

For General Medicine and Dentistry, Pécs lists a written test with Biology, Chemistry, General English and Medical English, followed by a 20-30 minute oral interview. Pharmacy applicants have an oral entrance interview.

How much is tuition at the University of Pécs Medical School?

For students starting in 2026/2027, the official tuition page lists General Medicine at USD 16,750 per year, Dentistry at USD 17,350 per year and Pharmacy at EUR 8,400 per year.

When is the Pécs application deadline for 2026 entry?

The official Pécs admissions page says applications for the 2026/2027 academic year start on 1 November 2025 and the application deadline is 30 June 2026. Pécs has one intake per academic year.