The University of Pécs is one of the largest higher education institutions in Hungary. The university enrolls around 22,000 students and employs approximately 1,600 lecturers. It operates through 10 faculties and serves as a major center of knowledge in the Transdanubian region.
The university traces its origins back to 1367, which makes it one of the oldest universities in Europe. The University of Pécs upholds classical academic values while actively adapting to modern and future challenges. It offers education across a wide range of disciplines and extends its academic influence beyond the city of Pécs. The QS World University Rankings 2026 have placed the university between #741-750.