University of Pécs, Public research university in Pécs, Hungary.
The University of Pécs is a public research institution in the Hungarian city of Pécs with ten faculties spread across multiple campuses. It offers more than a hundred study programs in English and German to approximately 22,000 students.
King Louis I the Great founded the institution in 1367 as Hungary's first university. After World War I, it moved to its current location in 1921.
The university draws students from around the world, creating a multicultural learning environment with different perspectives visible in daily campus life. It shapes the city through events, international student clubs, and the everyday presence of people from many backgrounds.
The Szentágothai Research Centre supports scientific projects, while the modern library offers extensive resources and study spaces. Visitors can explore the different campus locations on foot since they are scattered throughout the city.
The Faculty of Medicine introduced English-language medical programs in 1984, making it an early innovator of foreign-language teaching in Hungary. This attracted students from other countries and shaped the international direction of the entire institution.
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