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Pharmacy in English at University of Pécs Faculty of Pharmacy

Official program

Pharmacy

Language

English

Degree

Dr. Pharm

Duration

5 years / 10 semesters

Annual tuition fees

EUR 8,400 / year

Intake

Fall

Entrance interview

Oral interview only

Pharmacy at the University of Pécs is a 5-year English-taught Dr. Pharm route at the Faculty of Pharmacy. It fits students who want a medicine-adjacent science degree with practical routes into public pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, laboratories, pharmaceutical industry, research and pharmaceutical trade.

Pécs Pharmacy program overview

Best fit

Students who like chemistry, biology and medicines, but do not want a Medicine or Dentistry degree.

Degree outcome

The official Pécs pages list the degree as Dr. Pharm after 5 years of full-time study.

Career direction

Pécs lists career routes in pharmacies, laboratories, pharmaceutical industry, research and pharmaceutical trade.

Recognition note

Pécs says the diploma is accepted by EU countries and several others, but pharmacy licensing remains country-specific.

Admissions and application timeline

For the 2026/2027 academic year, Pécs lists the application deadline as 30 June 2026, with one fall intake and a next starting date of 1 September 2026. The Pharmacy program profile asks for strong school results in Chemistry, Physics and Biology, plus upper-intermediate/B2 English knowledge.

Fall intake

One yearly intake

The official profile lists fall intake and a September start.

4 Mar-15 Jul 2026

Interview window

Pécs lists the Pharmacy oral interview window between early March and mid-July 2026.

30 Jun 2026

Application deadline

Submit the online application and first document set before the official deadline.

1 Sep 2026

Program starts

The official profile lists the next starting date for the fall intake.

Documents

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.

Application fee

Pharm.D. applicants are exempt

The Pécs fee page says Pharm.D. applicants are exempt from the USD 200 application fee. Applicants should still budget for the entrance interview fee, registration fee, tuition and living costs.

University of Pécs Pharmacy entrance interview

Pharmacy is not listed with the same written test as Medicine and Dentistry. Pécs states that Pharmacy applicants have only an oral entrance exam interview, usually through Zoom or MS Teams. The interview is 20-30 minutes and covers medicine-related questions and motivation.

Format

Oral interview only

Pécs lists no written Biology/Chemistry/English test for Pharmacy applicants.

Timing

20-30 minutes

The official exam page lists a 20-30 minute oral interview.

Fee

USD 250

Pécs says applicants register two weeks in advance by email and pay the entrance exam fee.

What to prepare first

Science background

Refresh Biology, Chemistry and Physics basics so you can discuss your preparation clearly in the interview.

Pharmacy motivation

Be ready to explain why pharmacy, why Pécs, and how the degree connects to your career direction.

English communication

The interview is also a communication check, so clear English answers matter.

Medimentor's role here is narrower than for Medicine or Dentistry because there is no written Pécs Pharmacy test listed. The useful support is science refresh, English practice, interview readiness and keeping the application process organized.

Tuition fees and budget

Pécs publishes Pharmacy tuition in EUR. For students starting in 2026/2027, the official tuition page lists EUR 8,400 per academic year, split into EUR 4,400 for the first semester and EUR 4,000 for the second semester.

Cost item	Current planning figure	Notes
Tuition	EUR 8,400 / year	Published for 2026/2027 Pharmacy starters.
Semester split	EUR 4,400 + EUR 4,000	First and second semester tuition in each academic year.
Application fee	Exempt	Pécs says Pharm.D. applicants are exempt from the USD 200 application fee.
Entrance interview fee	USD 250	Applies when the entrance interview is taken through 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

Pécs describes the Pharmacy program as a five-year structure that begins with basic sciences, then moves into general and specialized pharmaceutical education at university departments, teaching pharmacies, institutes, laboratories and the pharmaceutical industry.

Basic module

Physics-biophysics, general chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry and physical chemistry.

Specialized core

Cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics and pharmaceutical science foundations.

Practice settings

Training connects university departments with teaching pharmacies, institutes, laboratories and industry settings.

Career route

The degree can support routes into public and hospital pharmacies, laboratories, industry, research and pharmaceutical trade.

Pécs student perspective

How Medimentor helps with Pécs Pharmacy

Pécs Pharmacy is not the same prep problem as Medicine or Dentistry. Medimentor can still help applicants refresh science foundations, practise English, prepare for interview questions and keep the application timeline, documents and fees clear.

Science refresh

Review Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics that support a credible Pharmacy interview.

English interview practice

Prepare concise answers about motivation, study fit and career direction.

Application planning

Keep the timeline, documents, fee exemptions and interview registration steps clear before the deadline.

Start preparing

FAQ

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

Yes. The University of Pécs Faculty of Pharmacy offers Pharmacy in English as a 5-year, 10-semester program leading to the Dr. Pharm title.

How much is Pécs Pharmacy tuition for 2026/2027?

The official Pécs fee page lists Pharmacy tuition for students starting in 2026/2027 at EUR 8,400 per academic year: EUR 4,400 for the first semester and EUR 4,000 for the second semester.

What is the Pécs Pharmacy entrance exam?

Pécs states that Pharmacy applicants have only an oral entrance exam interview. The interview is 20-30 minutes, held by Zoom or MS Teams, and covers medicine-related questions and motivation.

When is the Pécs Pharmacy application deadline for 2026 entry?

For the 2026/2027 academic year, Pécs lists the application deadline as 30 June 2026 and the next starting date as 1 September 2026.

Is the Pécs Pharmacy diploma recognized?

Pécs states that the diploma issued by the Faculty of Pharmacy is accepted by all European Union countries and several other countries. Pharmacy licensing still depends on destination-country registration rules.

Does Medimentor guarantee admission to Pécs Pharmacy?

No. Medimentor can support science refresh, English preparation, interview readiness and application planning, but the final admission decision is made by the University of Pécs under its official rules.

Sources

Last updated: May 2026.

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