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Study in Pécs

This guide explains student life in Pécs, Hungary, including an estimated monthly student budget of $681, Pécs has a temperate continental climate with warm summers and moderately cold winters., Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies guidance, 2 universities. Explore verified details for Hungary below.

Pécs, Hungary
Pécs, Hungary — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$681
Climate
Pécs has a temperate continental climate with warm summers and moderately cold winters.
Safety score
80/100
English friendliness
65%
Student visa
Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies
Work while studying
Non-EU students can work up to 24 hours per week during term time and 90 days outside of term time.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$184
  • Food$378
  • Leisure$119

Rent is for Accommodation in a university dormitory.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Highly affordable living and housing costs compared to Western Europe
  • Historic city with a relaxed atmosphere and UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Strong international student community at the University of Pécs

Considerations

  • Limited English proficiency among locals outside the university bubble
  • Requires traveling to Budapest for major international flights
  • Fewer part-time job opportunities for non-Hungarian speakers

Student housing in Pécs

Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Pécs, Hungary. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.

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Universities in Pécs

Official sources

Follows the University of Pécs published Erasmus student budget of EUR 650 per month, converted to USD. Transport costs are not explicitly separated in this official budget. Figures apply to 2024.

Figures for Pécs are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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