Overview

International Studies Center University of Pécs Medical School offers complex and integrated preparatory programs for degree studies that meet the language development needs of international students and facilitate their integration into the context of higher education in Hungary. International programs at Hungarian universities minimally require B2 (upper-intermediate) language level and you have to be knowledgeable in your chosen field of studies for admission.

The preparatory program is designed to improve language proficiency and does not serve as a foundation pathway or substitute for the required level of prior education for university admission (e.g. O-levels, SSC, or equivalent secondary school qualifications).

Programme Structure

Our preparatory programs are made up of three stages, each comprising 400 lessons: 1) The Milestone Stageis designed for students who need additional support in meeting the minimum requirements in English. If your English proficiency is below low-intermediate (B1) level, you need to substantially develop your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. Communicative and cooperative language classes assist you to attain intermediate (B1) level. Preparatory students having reached and applicants being already at intermediate level can continue their studies in the Upgrade Stage.2) The Upgrade Stagefocuses on language development in a manner that resembles more the academic context awaiting you. You have the opportunity to select your courses from a range of compulsory and elective modules modelled upon university seminars. 400 contact hours are spent with thematically focused language education assisting you to attain upper-intermediate (B2) level. Preparatory students having reached and applicants being already at upper-intermediate level can continue their studies in the Gateway Stage.3) The Gateway Stageis specifically designed for students with outstanding English skills (already reaching or exceeding B2 level). Preparatory course students will join this stage after attaining B2, upper-intermediate level in the Upgrade program. The 400 contact hours merge language instruction (Academic English and ESP) with field-specific subject teaching. Thus students improve their language skills while becoming knowledgeable in their future field of degree studies. Transparency of entry and output requirementsYour preparatory program starts with an online placement test (written and oral) thus we are able to find the best possible study stage for you to join, and the program ends with internationally recognized ECL language exam (upper-intermediate or advanced).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 5 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pécs, Hungary

Disciplines

Biology Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 6 other preparation in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Hungary

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

General Entry RequirementsFor the general entry and language requirements, please visit this page.

There is no language requirement at the preparatory courses of ISC, however the length of your course depends on the level of your English knowledge.The 1200-contact-hour (15-month) preparatory course syllabus is necessary for those candidates who do not have evaluable language skill in the target language.

The output requirements of ISC’s preparatory, which were developed by the faculties at the University of Pécs in cooperation with ISC, and in accordance with the European Union Framework for Languages, are the B2 level language exam and the sufficient knowledge base in the chosen field of study.

The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal of the University of Pécs:

Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of school transcripts showing satisfactory completion of senior high school.
- applicants graduating from a British or American high school system are required to present a minimum of 2 A-Level subjects
Europass CV in English
Copy of valid passport or national ID
Medical certificate, (please fill the document and attach the serologic test results)
- vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B)
- HEP A/B/C test*
- HIV test*
- Chest X-ray: Please attach the chest’s X-ray result (not the film!) in English/Hungarian! (not older than 3 months)

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

5 months / 400 lessons - EUR 4,200

10 months / 800 lessons - EUR 6,500

15 months / 1200 lessons - EUR 9,300

Living costs

Pécs

Hungary

118000 - 165000 HUF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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