Preparatory Courses in English for Biology
Pécs, Hungary
Preparatory Program
DURATION
15 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jul 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,300 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 4,200 EUR for 400 lessons | 6,500 EUR for 800 lessons | 9,300 EUR for 1200 lessons
Key Summary
About: The University of Pécs Medical School runs an integrated English preparatory programme for Biology international students. It builds academic English, subject vocabulary, and study skills to ease transition into Hungarian higher education. Applicants must know their field and meet minimum B2 (upper-intermediate) language level. The University of Pécs enrolls 22,000 students, including 5,000 internationals, and offers programmes across medicine and natural sciences.
Career Outcomes: This pathway prepares students for undergraduate study in biology, biomedical sciences, and medicine-related programmes; it supports progression into research assistant and laboratory technician roles and postgraduate study. Career opportunities include university study, lab roles, and research support.
International Studies Center University of Pécs Medical School offers a complex and integrated preparatory program in English for Biology that meets 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.
Our preparatory programs are made up of three stages, each comprising 400 lessons:
1) The Milestone Stage
is 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 Stage
focuses 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 Stage
is 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.