| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
BSc in Geography
Overview
The Geography BSc program offers complete education in geography, with special directions in Landscape and environmental studies, Regional and settlement development, and Tourism. All three directions are supported by a strong GIS basis.
Program Details
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Geography
- Duration of Training: 3 years (6 semesters)
- Language: English
- Intake: Fall
- Deadline of Application: 06/30/2026
- Next Starting Date: 09/01/2026
- Fees:
- Tuition fee: EUR 2,500/sem
- Application fee: EUR 140
- Registration fee: -
Description of the Program
The Geography BSc line offers full 3-year-education in Geography. The study program provides a general bachelor-level education in geography, including introductory modules to Nature and social sciences, Geology, and Geography. The core of the program is based on the fundamental issues of Physical, Human, and Regional geography. Advanced courses can be chosen from the topics offered for the special directions. Beside the compulsory courses, students have to choose optional courses to help them in their specialization.
Discipline and Academic Level
- Discipline: Natural Sciences
- Academic Level/Type: Bachelor
Application Procedure
For a successful application, please follow the steps below:
- Register on the application site, fill the application form, upload the necessary documents, and submit the application.
- After submitting the application, information on further steps will be provided.
- If the application fee is received, the evaluation of the application will start.
Application Requirements
General Entry Requirements
For general entry and language requirements, please note the following:
- Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of school transcripts showing satisfactory completion of senior high school.
- Europass CV in English
- Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters.
- Copy of valid passport or national ID
- Medical certificate, vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B), HEP C and HIV test, chest X-ray
- The payment receipt of the application fee
- Official copy of the language exam certificate
Language Skills
Applicants must meet the minimum language requirements to start their studies in the Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs. B2 level is a minimum requirement, which is equivalent to an intermediate command of English (e.g., ELTS minimum 5.5; or TOEFL minimum 66 score). Applicants who do not meet the minimum language requirements have to start their studies with an English Language Preparatory Program.
Examples of Subjects During the Studies
Semester 1
- Introduction to Human Geography
- Historical Geography
- Geographical Fundamentals of Environmental Protection
- Planetology
Semester 2
- Meterology and Climatology
- Geomorphology
- Population and Settlement Geography
- Economic Geography
Semester 3
- Pedology and Hydro-geography
- Biogeography
- Political Geography
- Physical Geography of Hungary
Semester 4
- Physical Geography of Europe
- Human Geography of Europe
- Regional Policies
- Theoretical Basics of Tourism
Semester 5
- Regional Human Geography of the Continents
- Urban Development and Planning
- Regional Geography of Tourism
- Environmental Issues in Water Management
Semester 6
- Rural Development
- Tourism Marketing
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Landscape Ecology
Specializations
- Regional and Urban Development
- Tourism Geography
- Environmental Geography