University of Pécs Medical School - Admissions

The cost of living in Hungary is generally lower than in many other European countries. Students studying at the University of Pécs can live comfortably in Pécs with an estimated minimum monthly budget of around EUR 600. This amount typically covers accommodation, food, transportation, and occasional leisure activities.

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A meal in a university canteen usually costs 4–6 EUR, while a meal in a restaurant is typically 5–12.5 EUR.

Basic groceries are also reasonably priced. For example:

• 1 litre of milk: around 1EUR
• 1 loaf of bread: around 1-2 EUR
• 1 litre of bottled water: 0.3–0.5 EUR
• 1 bottle of beer: 0.6–1.1 EUR
• 1 bottle of red wine: 2.25–6.25 EUR

Transportation

 A monthly student bus pass costs about 10 EUR. A single bus ticket costs around 1 EUR from a kiosk or 1.25 EUR from the driver.

Students often travel to Budapest as well. A one-way InterCity train ticket with a student discount costs about 7 EUR.

Other typical transport costs include:

• Taxi ride within Pécs: 5-6 EUR
• One-way shuttle transfer from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Pécs: around 35 EUR
• 1 litre of petrol: around 1.5 EUR

Accommodation

Accommodation is usually the largest monthly expense. Prices depend on the location and whether you live alone or share a flat.

Typical monthly costs:

• Private apartment: 400–500 EUR
• Shared flat: 150–200 EUR
• Student dormitory: 180–235 EUR

Entertainment

Student life in Pécs offers many affordable leisure activities.

Typical prices include:

• Party entrance fee: 0–12.5 EUR
• Cinema ticket (student discount): 3–4.5 EUR
• Theatre ticket (student discount): 5–9 EUR
• Ice skating (student discount): around 3 EUR

Students of the University of Pécs can also use the university’s swimming pools free of charge.