University of Pécs Faculty of Business and Economics (reviews)

Located in Pécs, a culturally rich and historic city in southern Hungary, students benefit from a safe, welcoming, and calm small-town atmosphere, while enjoying one of the most affordable living environments in Central Europe. This creates the perfect balance between focused academic life and personal well-being.

Pécs is not only a university town but also part of the UNESCO World Heritage, featuring a beautifully preserved downtown where every corner reveals a piece of history through its remarkable architecture and centuries-old buildings.

’’Pécs is a hidden gem among university cities in Europe, offering a world-class academic experience in a friendly, affordable environment that’s still under the radar for many” 

Why Choose UPFBE?

•  Founded in 1367 – part of Hungary’s oldest university
• 2,700+ students, including 260+ international students from 64 countries 
• 60+ international partner universities worldwide 
• 230+ corporate partners, providing hands-on business experience 
• 18,000+ graduates across the globe 
• Young, innovative-thinking and highly qualified faculty members: the majority hold PhD degrees, many with internationally recognized publications in their research fields.
• Strong professional background of faculty, with several professors having valuable prior industry and corporate experience, ensuring that theory is always connected to real-life business practice.
• Career-oriented teaching and mentoring that helps students build professional networks, gain internship experience, and enter the international job market with confidence.
• Unique opportunities for entrepreneurial development through initiatives such as Business Enterprise Development Center (BEDC) and the annual iEXPO, where students can showcase their own business ideas and innovations.
• EFMD-accredited bachelor’s and master’s programs (Business Administration and Management BSc, and Management and Leadership MSc)
• Hidden gem – Pécs is a hidden gem among university cities in Europe — offering a world-class academic experience in a friendly, affordable environment that’s still under the radar for many.
• Friendly small-town atmosphere – A calm, safe, and welcoming city ideal for studying and living.
• Wide range of scholarship opportunities that support academic excellence, international mobility, and talented students with financial aid
• International outlook – Diverse student body, global faculty, and access to mobility and internship programs

Academic Programmes

BSc in Business Administration and Management

This 3.5-year program offers students a solid foundation in core business disciplines while emphasizing strategic thinking, teamwork, and communication skills.

EFMD-accredited: The program has earned international accreditation by EFMD, one of the world’s leading business education quality assurance organizations, confirming its excellence in teaching, curriculum, and student outcomes.

Key features: 

• Courses in finance, marketing, accounting, management, and international business.
• Practice-based teaching methods including simulations, projects, and case studies.
• Internship opportunities with Hungarian and multinational companies.
• Students are required to gain a minimum of 20 ECTS credits of international experience during their 7-semester studies, which can be fulfilled through a semester-long study or internship abroad, participation in double degree programs, or engagement in internationalization projects and courses at the Faculty; physical mobility is preferred, but alternative options are available for those with financial or personal constraints, and completion of this requirement is mandatory for graduation.
• Earn two diplomas by joining their BSc Double Degree programme with ESDES, Université Catholique de Lyon, one Hungarian, one French.

Graduates are equipped for successful careers in various business areas or further studies at the master’s level.

https://ktk.pte.hu/en/education/bachelor-programmes/bsc-business-administration-and-management

MSc in Management and Leadership

This 2-year program is designed to develop high-level management and leadership skills with a focus on strategic decision-making, organizational behavior, and change management. The programme aims to equip graduates with the skills and competencies required for management positions in multinational and small- and medium-sized enterprises.

EFMD-accredited: The Management and Leadership program is internationally accredited by EFMD, highlighting its global relevance, academic rigor, and alignment with business needs.

Key features: 

• Courses include strategic management, human resources, innovation, and leadership development.
• Strong focus on ethical leadership and responsible business practices.
• From 2024, Management and Leadership students can earn specialised certificates in Circular Economy, Strategic HRM, or Data-Driven Leadership.
• Project-based learning, group work, and real-world business challenges.
• Excellent preparation for leadership roles in both private and public sectors.
• Earn two diplomas by joining their BSc Double Degree programme with ESDES, Université Catholique de Lyon, one Hungarian, one French.

https://ktk.pte.hu/en/education/master-programmes/msc-management-and-leadership

MSc in Business Development

An advanced understanding of business and enterprise development, consciously developed managerial skills make their MSc students able to launch their own enterprises or find middle or senior managerial employment in various fields of national and international business life. Graduates may also be able to manage projects for either state or privately owned enterprise developing institutions, venture-capital companies, and financial institutions.

Key features: 

• The programme equips students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in innovation management and entrepreneurship, preparing them to analyse business decisions, lead innovation, develop and finance new ventures, create business models, and conduct independent research in the field.
• Multicultural classes, international guest lecturers, and practice-oriented projects.
•  Opportunities to work on real cases with corporate and institutional partners.

https://ktk.pte.hu/en/education/master-programmes/msc-business-development

Mission & Vision

Their Vision is a community of inspiring, global, business-minded individuals and organisations with a passion for and interest in their discipline whose members are dedicated to the promotion of local, regional economic, and social development.

Their Mission Educating excellent, solution-oriented, responsible business professionals to enhance the sustainable development of the local and wider environment.

This forward-thinking, community-driven, and international environment makes the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Pécs an ideal choice for students seeking high academic standards, real-world relevance, and a supportive, multicultural atmosphere. –  https://ktk.pte.hu/en