Medicine in English at University of Pécs Medical School
Pécs Medicine program overview
Best fit
Applicants who want an English-taught Medicine degree in Hungary but prefer a compact student city over the capital.
Degree outcome
The official Pécs pages list the degree as Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) after 6 years of full-time study.
Clinical direction
The program moves from basic sciences into pre-clinical study, clinical modules and a full practical rotation year.
Recognition note
Pécs says the diploma is accepted by EU countries and several others, but licensing rules remain country-specific.
Admissions and application timeline
Applications open
Register in the University of Pécs application system and select General Medicine.
Exam window starts
Pécs-organized entrance exams are planned weekly from early March.
Application deadline
Submit the online application and first document set before the official deadline.
Program starts
The official profile lists the next starting date for the fall intake.
What Pécs asks for first
- Passport-size photo and valid passport copy.
- Secondary-school leaving certificate, or final-year proof until the final certificate is available.
- Official secondary-school transcript and Europass CV in English.
Academic and English expectations
Pécs asks for strong school results in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, plus upper-intermediate/B2 English knowledge. The program profile says no separate language exam certificate is needed.
University of Pécs Medicine entrance exam
100 questions
Biology 20, Chemistry 20, General English 40 and Medical English 20.
1 hour 40 minutes
The official exam page lists 100 minutes for the written exam.
20-30 minutes
A professor asks medicine-related questions and checks motivation and communication.
What to prepare first
Biology
Cell biology, genetics, human organ systems, immunity, respiration, circulation, reproduction and development.
Chemistry
Stoichiometry, chemical bonds, solutions, acid-base chemistry, redox, organic chemistry and biomolecules.
English
General English speed plus medical vocabulary, science reading and clear interview answers.
Tuition fees and budget
| Cost item | Current planning figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | USD 16,750 / year | Published for 2026/2027 General Medicine starters. |
| Semester split | USD 9,000 + USD 7,750 | First and second semester tuition in each academic year. |
| Application fee | USD 200 | Paid during the application process. |
| Entrance exam fee | USD 250 | Applies if the entrance exam is taken in Pécs. |
| Registration fee | USD 220 | Payable with the first-semester tuition fee. |
| Living costs in Pécs | Approx. EUR 500-750 / month | Planning range before flights, visa costs, deposits and personal travel. |
Curriculum overview
Basic module
Students build the structure-and-function foundation for the healthy human body.
Preclinical module
Pathological processes and basic patient-examination skills connect the science foundation to clinical thinking.
Clinical module
Students move into specific diseases, diagnostic thinking and therapeutic skills, with practical work in wards.
Clinical rotation year
The final practical year is spent mostly in wards under teacher supervision before graduation.
Pécs student perspective
How Medimentor helps with Pécs Medicine
Exam-style practice
Build speed and accuracy for Biology and Chemistry multiple-choice questions.
English and terminology
Train General English and Medical English so the written exam and interview feel less unfamiliar.
Application planning
Keep the timeline, documents, fees and exam-registration steps clear before the deadline.
FAQ
Sources
- Pécs General Medicine admissions
- Pécs General Medicine program profile
- Pécs online application
- Pécs entrance exam format
- Pécs entrance exam topics
- Pécs tuition fees and costs
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