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Interview with Dr.Gyula Zeller, the Vice-rector of the University of Pécs, the oldest university of Hungary
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Several foreigners live in Hungary, who have contributed to the country’s development with their mental and financial capital. The “Study In Hungary” education service made an interview with Dr. Gyula Zeller, the Vice-rector for Finance, Strategy and Relations at the University of Pécs.
Study in Hungary: Dear Vice-rector Zeller, please introduce yourself to our readers.
Dr.Gyula Zeller: My name is Gyula Zeller, I am the Vice-rector for Finance, Strategy and Relations at the University of Pécs.
Study in Hungary: How would you briefly define the University of Pécs in 3-4 sentences?
Dr.Gyula Zeller: The University of Pécs is the oldest university of Hungary. It was founded in 1367. With its ten faculties and 22,000 students the University of Pécs plays a significant role in Hungarian higher education. We are pleased to have 2000 international students representing more than 60 different nations. The University of Pécs offers a wide range of international programmes in a variety of disciplines in English and in German that provide the students with varied and exciting career opportunities around the world.
Study in Hungary: What are the competitive advantages of your universitycompared to other Hungarian and European universities?
Dr.Gyula Zeller: We have an exceptionally wide experience and tradition in international education. The University of Pécs has been offering full degree programmes taught in English for 30 years and in German for 10 years. Our more than 2000 international students are the best proof and guarantee for the advantages of our institution. We are delighted to receive a growing number of applications from the international students year by year.
We have a uniquely wide range of international programmes to offer for the degree-seeking international students. At present all our 10 Faculties offer different international degree programmes, taught mostly in English but also in German. These programmes can be characterized by their very competitive tuition fees and high academic quality. Our international students say that the living cost in Pécs is much lower than in the capital city.
The University of Pécs is a very open and supportive institution. We pay special attention to helping our international students to integrate into the university as well as into the local community. Our different student services organize various events, parties, excursions on a regular basis for the international student community. For instance the International Evening, where our international students cook their national dishes, show their musics and dances, is one of the highlights of the year. The University of Pécs offers many different sport activities for the students. We also have two very successfully running and unique projects, the Dancing University, where our students can join 26 different dancing classes free of charge and the Music University which helps the musical talents to develop.
Another advantage is being located in a very attractive university town. Our uniquely beautiful and culturally active city, Pécs, received the prestigious European Capital of Culture title in 2010.Pécsis a beautiful place to study. It is simultaneously a friendly place and a very active city, whereour students find everything that they can wish for.
Study in Hungary: Which programs does the University of Pécs offer for foreign students and what are the languages of instruction?
Dr. Gyula Zeller: 39 degree programmes in all levels (BA/BSc, MA/MSc, PhD) taught in English and German languages and numerous preparatory courses are available at the University of Pécs.
Bachelor programmes in English:
- Architecture (10 semesters, BSc+MSc);
- Biology (6 semesters, BSc);
- Business Administration (6/7 semesters, BA);
- Chemistry (6 semesters, BSc);
- Computer Science (6 semesters, BSc);
- Earth Sciences (6 semesters, BSc);
- English and American Studies (6 semesters, BA);
- Geography (6 semesters, BSc);
- Mathematics (6 semesters, BSc);
- Nursing and Patient Care – Nursing Speciality (8 semesters, BSc);
- Nursing and Patient Care – Physiotherapy Specialization (8 semesters, BSc);
- Physical education and coaching (6 semesters, BSc);
- Physics (6 semesters, BSc);
- Psychology (6 semesters, BA);
- Sport Management (6 semesters, BSc).
