1. Travel Discounts:
   
   1. Ryanair: 10% off flights.
   2. Flixbus and Flixtrain: Up to 15% off travel.
   3. Norigo Travel: 15% off.
2. Accommodation Deals:
   
   1. Spotahome: 25% off.
   2. Milestone: 10% off.
3. Food and Dining:
   
   1. Noon Baghi: 10% off.
   2. Find Tea: Free Topping
   3. Bubble Land: 10% off.
4. Shopping Benefits:
   
   1. Samsung: Up to 30% off.
5. Entertainment:
   
   1. Tiqts: 10% off cultural and leisure activities.
   2. Tomorrowland: Unique offers on tickets.
6. Cultural Activities:
   
   1. Nextory: Free trial for audiobooks and e- books.
   2. Reduced entry fees for museums, galleries, and historical sites.
7. Academic and Professional:
   
   1. Rosetta Stone: 60% off language courses.
   2. British Council: Up to 20% off courses.
   3. Services:
      
      1. The Economist: 75% off subscriptions.
      2. Enhancv: 50% off resume services.
      3. Wise: Free international money transfers.

 

How to Get Your ESN Card

1. Create an Account:
   
   1. Visit the PTE EHÖK website at https://ehok.pte.hu/login.
   2. Register by creating an account on the platform.
2. Book an Appointment:
   
   1. Log in to your account and book an appointment for obtaining the ESN Card.
3. Visit the Office:
   
   1. Attend the appointment at the designated office.
   2. Purchase your ESN Card during the visit. For more detailed information about available discounts, visit ESN Card Discounts.

You can go to the EHOOK office and buy the card with 6000Huf. Address: Pecs, Vasvari Pal u.4,7622. You need to bring your passport or National ID card for registration.

 

How to get to Pecs:

If you are booking your ticket to come to Hungary, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport will be the best location for you to land as traveling to Pecs from Budapest is easier from that location. After landing in Budapest, you have three options that you can go for to come to Pecs. Let us break it down one by one.

Ordering a shuttle or minibus:

If you are an international student who is travelling to Pecs with a lot of luggages, booking a minibus can be your best option. Although this can cost a bit of money, you can avoid all the hassle of public transportation and takes the least amount of time to reach. Each travel agency will charge differently depending on your time and luggage size but on an average, the cost is around 40 euro.

You can visit these websites to book your minibus:

Travel 4 You: https://travel4you.hu/en

Norigo Travel: https://www.norigotravel.hu/

Mecsek Travel: https://www.mecsektravel.hu/

Travelling with the intercity train:

It will take around 3.40 hours to get to Pecs if you want to use the railway option for your travel. You need to follow these steps to get to the train station from Budapest airport.

• At the entrance of the airport, there are ticket booths from where you can buy tickets for public transportations. From there you need to select “single use” tickets and buy 3 of those. The tickets costs 450 Huf each, so approximately you need to pay 4 Euros for that.
• From there you will see there are busses going from the entrance lane of airport and you need to use the “200E” bus. After getting inside the bus, don’t forget to validate your ticket at the bus door.
• The 200E bus will take you to the Kőbánya - Kispest M stop [11 stops] (This is the last station of bus 200E). Form there you need to look for M3 metro that goes towards Ujpest-Kozpont (this will be written on the metro line) and again, you get on the M3 metro and validate your new single use ticket for that.
• From that lane, you need to travel trough 8 stops and get down on Kalvin ter. From Kalvin ter metro station, you need to follow the path towards M4 metro line and take the metro that goes towards “Keleti pályaudvar” (it is the last stop of M4).
• Finally, you can get down on Keleti pályaudvar and walk towards the train station. The Keleti train station is just outside the metro station.
• After going inside the train station, you need to buy a ticket to go to Pecs from the ticket counter. Since you are travelling for the first time and still do not have a Hungarian student card with you, you will have to pay the full price which is approximately 3699 Huh which is 9 euro.
• After getting your ticket, you need to look for your train’s platform number on the screen and get on the train with your luggage and other stuff.
• The intercity train does not have any schedule from Budapest-Pecs from 8pm to 5am. Make sure to plan your travel according to the schedule. You can check the timing and buy your ticket here as well: https://jegy.mav.hu/

 

Travelling with long journey busses:

• You must buy 2 single use tickets from the ticket booth that is near the airport entrance gate. It will cost you around 3 euros and you can pay with Huf or card.
• From there you will see there are busses going from the entrance lane of airport and you need to use the “200E” bus. After getting inside the bus, do not forget to validate your ticket at the bus door.
• The 200E bus will take you to the Kőbánya - Kispest M stop [11 stops] (This is the last station of bus 200E). Form there you need to look for M3 metro that goes towards Ujpest-Kozpont (this will be written on the metro line) and again, you get on the M3 metro and validate your new single use ticket for that.
• You need to get down on the 4^th stop which is “Nepligate” and from there you need to go towards the “Nepligate bus station.”
• You need to check the screen where it shows the bus timing and platform number. After getting on the bus, you can buy the ticket directly from the bus driver with cash only. The price is 4200 Huf.
• You need to keep in mind that there are no night busses that goes to pecs, hence, make sure to plan your travel beforehand. You can also buy your ticket online with card from: https://www.volanbusz.hu/

 

After getting to Pecs, you can use a taxi to go to your apartment/ dorm. You can either get a taxi from the station or install the “Bolt” application to call a taxi.

Travelling to Pecs for the first time can be a big hustle and a bit expensive. But once you get your Hungarian student card, you can get 50% discounts on all ticket purchases.

Additionally, you can buy a “monthly Hungary pass” for 1890 Huf that lets you travel anywhere in Hungary with just a seat reservation.

 

Upon Arrival Procedures:

There are many things you need to know when you first arrive at a university from another nation. These include things like your bank account, student card, and residence permit as well as health insurance. We will break it down in separate parts for easier navigation.

Visa

With a valid travel document or personal identity document, citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA, which includes the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein), as well as Switzerland, are permitted admission into Hungary and are granted the right to remain there for a maximum of 90 days after the date of entry.

If engaged in a recognized program at an educational institution, students who are citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) are permitted to stay in Hungary for longer than three months. Such students must register at the regional office of the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing within ninety-three days of their entry or apply online through the Enter Hungary platform.

Students should be able to show a certificate of admission from the school or any other paperwork proving they are enrolled as students when they register. The registration certificate is valid in conjunction with a valid travel document or personal identity document and has no expiration date.

According to the Schengen agreement, nationals of third countries need a visa to enter Hungary's territory and, if they are from a nation where a visa is required, to stay for up to 90 days within 180 days. The application for a visa must be sent to the Hungarian Consulate in the nation of the applicant's 

nationality or the nation in which the applicant resides permanently or temporarily.

For further information please visit the relevant sites below:

https://konzinfo.mfa.gov.hu/en

http://oif.gov.hu/index.php?lang=en

https://international.pte.hu/current-students/upon- arrival/residence-permit

Health care and insurance

For foreign nationals, emergency medical care and first aid are provided free of charge; in other circumstances, payment is required. Having insurance for Hungary is a requirement for enrolment in any University of Pécs faculty. When EU citizens go to another member state, they are covered by the European Health Insurance Card and have the same rights and obligations as nationals of that member state in terms of social security. The EU card does not permit the use of postponed care; it only covers services that are deemed "medically necessary" (such as oxygen therapy and dialysis).

International students are strongly advised to obtain local private medical insurance for the duration of their studies, even though they may be permitted to utilize their insurance from home in Hungary. For further information, please contact:

Mr. Tamás NÁDAI

E-mail: [email protected]

Address: 7624 Pécs, Damjanich utca 30. (Groundfloor, to the left)

Having a Social Security Number (TAJ szám)/ a Hungarian Social Security Card (TAJ kártya) is the second option. You can access Hungary's healthcare system by using the "TAJ" health insurance ID.

You have two options: ask your program coordinator or mentor to see if they can manage the paperwork or apply yourself at the nearby National Health Insurance Fund (Országos Egészségbiztosítási Pénztár in Hungarian) located at Nagy Lajos Király Street 3. Pécs, 7623. When applying in person, you must bring your passport, EU ID card, enrolment certificate, address card (lease agreement or dorm contract), and registration card. You can also apply online through your university Neptune ID id under the “Administration” button. You will find the “Request” option in the drop-down menu and there you can apply for your Taj card by submitting all the necessary documents. You will receive an email id to sign the final document, and your Taj card will be ready in 2 weeks.

If you want to see a family doctor/general practitioner (GP) you visit: Centre for Occupational Health and Hygiene of the University of Pécs Clinical Centre, PTE KK Foglalkozás-egészségügyi és Munkahigiénés Központ.

Address: Pécs, Nyár u. 8.

Opening hours: • Monday- Thursday: 8:00-15:00 Friday: 8:00-12:00

If you have any questions or problems and would like to make an appointment, you can contact our English-speaking GP.

Tel. +36 72 507 523

Web: haziorvos.pte.hu

E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

If you need to contact the GP outside the opening hour, you need to opt for the General Practitioner on duty.

Address: Janus Pannonius Clinical

Block, Ifjúság útja 13. (entrance to the Clinic from Honvéd Street)

Opening hour:  Weekdays: from 3 pm to 7 am

                                  Saturday, Sunday and on holidays: 0-24

In case of serious illness or accidents, you need to visit Janus Pannonius Clinical Block.

Address: Pécs, Ifjúság út 13. (entrance from Honvéd Street) in the case of emergency they are open 24/7.

All-night chemist’s: SIPO Zsolnay Patika (next to Penny Market)

Address: 7622 Pécs, Zsolnay Vilmos u. 8. Phone: +36-72- 516-760

Open: Mo-F: 7.00-20.00 (on DUTY after 20:00), Sat: 7.00- 13.00, Sunday: 9.00-13.00 (on DUTY after 13:00)

Important telephone numbers in case of emergency:

• General emergency service phone number: 112
• Police: 107
• Ambulance: 104
• Fire service: 105
• 24-hour English-language crime hotline: +36 1 438 8080 • English language telephone directory service: 191
• International operator: 199

 

Applying for student Card

Exchange and international students receive a student ID card that entitles them to the same benefits as Hungarian students, including free use of sports facilities, discounted rates for public transportation, discounted museum admission tickets, youth hostel accommodations, and library membership.

How to apply:

1. GO TO THE ’GOVERNMENT OFFICE’ to fill out

the application document.

2. PROVIDE YOUR PERSONAL DATA exactly as it is written in your passport make sure that your data on the paper matches exactly with your data in Neptun. If yes, fill in the ‘NEK’ number from this document to NEPTUN. (Administration/student card request)

If no, please visit the Registrar’s Office at your faculty and ask them to update your personal data.

3. PICK UP YOUR TEMPORARY STUDENT CARD:

If you are studying at the Faculty of Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Humanities and Social Sciences or Business, make an appointment in advance at time.pte.hu go to the central registrar’s office. 

If you are a student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Engineering and IT, Arts, Sciences, or Education, go to the faculty registrar’s office.

Address:

Faculty of Law, Buliding Z, lower ground floor

H‐7622 Pécs, 1-3. Dohány utca

Book an appointment:

time.pte.hu

   4. YOUR PERMANENT STUDENT CARD IS READY:

you will receive a Neptun notification to pick up.

 

How to get housing?

In Pécs, as a foreign student, you must arrange housing for the duration of your study. There are two main options available to you: staying in one of our dorms or rent an apartment.

Dormitories:

Applying for a place in a dorm is the simplest and, most of the time, least expensive way to get a place. The dorms provide university students with secure housing. There is a planned weekly cleaning in each room and a once-every-three-week bed linen change, which can be quite beneficial with your everyday tasks, particularly during exam season. 

Dormitories of the University of Pécs available for international students and rent fees:

• Szántó Dormitory- 73 590 HUF (H-7633 Pécs, Szántó Kovács János u. 1/d.)
• Damjanich Dormitory- 81 690 HUF (H-7624 Pécs, Damjanich u. 30.)
• Balassa Dormitory-62 990 HUF (H-7624 Pécs, Jakabhegyi út 6.)

If you applied for dormitory and got accepted, you can move into the appointed dormitory right after your arrival.

Things you should have when you check in:

• Passport
• 3,5*4,5 cm passport photo (this is necessary for the dormitory card)
• Cash or bank card to pay the rent (you cannot move in if it is not paid)

Verification that you will be a University of Pécs student in the given academic year and that your application for dormitory placement has been approved. 

Things you should bring along:

• Basic kitchenware and cutlery
• Towels
• Bedsheets (If you feel more comfortable sleeping in your own sheets)
• Although the dormitories have laundry room, you must provide your own washing powder and washing liquid.
• Drying stand
• UTP cable for internet access

 

Renting an apartment:

A two-room apartment may rent for 80.000 to 200.000 HUF (250–620 EUR) a month; the cost may vary depending on the location, proximity to the institution, and other factors. Please be aware that the rental price does not cover property management fees or utility costs. Always keep in mind that you might have to pay for and sign up for an Internet connection at a local communication service provider. The lodging provider will always need a deposit, which is typically equal to one or two monthly fees. Prior to moving in, this must be paid in full, and it is released once the unit is vacated.

Below, you can find real estate agencies who can help you with finding an accommodation depending on your budget and other needs in Pecs:

http://studentservice.hu/apartments http://www.studenthousing.hu/fooldal&lang=en

https://www.facebook.com/greathome.pecs/

https://dh.hu/property-for-rent/flat-house/baranya-megye/pecs

 

Bank and Finance.

For financial management purposes, you might need to open a second local bank account while you are in Pécs.

Foreign nationals can also open combination, currency, or forint bank accounts with banks. It is advisable to inquire about the necessary documents from the selected bank before proceeding with the procedure. They typically request a residence card in addition to an ID card, passport, or driver's license. Depending on the local regulations of the financial institutions, a resident permit can be used in place of a residence card if you do not have one.

In the city centre, you can find a bank on every corner – here are a few of them with at central locations:

• UniCredit: 7621 Pécs, Rákóczi Street 58. (Árkád) Tel.: +36-30/325-32-00
• MKB: 7621 Pécs, Rákóczi Street 60. Tel.: +36-1/373- 33-99
• MKB: 7622 Pécs, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street 11. Tel.: +36-1/373-33-99
• Erste: 7621 Pécs, Rákóczi Street 62-64. Tel.: +36- 72/514-440
• Raiffeisen: 7621 Pécs, Irgalmasok Street 5. Tel.: +36- 80/488-588
• CIB Bank: 7621 Pécs, Irgalmasok Street 3/1. Tel.: (+36 1) 4 242-242
• K&H: 7626 Pécs, Búza sqr. 6/a. Tel.: +36-72/507-700
• Dél TAKARÉK Szövetkezet: 7622 Pécs, Bajcsy- Zsilinszky Street 7. Tel.: +36-72/514-200
• OTP Bank: 7621 Pécs, Rákóczi Street 44. Tel.: +36- 1/3666-388
• OTP Bank: 7621 Pécs, Rákóczi Street 1. Tel.: +36- 1/3666-388

 

Wellbeing and counselling

The University of Pecs views student counselling as an essential service. Its main goal is to offer students responsive, discreet, and expert psychological counselling. The offering is designed to provide counselling to students participating in the English language program and aims to provide professional support to students facing a range of obstacles resulting from changes and disruptions in their academic and personal lives. The program can assist students in need of professional assistance who maintain control over their daily lives but encounter transient challenges that they are not the

most qualified to manage on their own. Complete discretion is guaranteed, and there is no cost for the service.

• For more information visit: counselling.pte.hu
• For appointments: [email protected]
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studentwellbeingup

 

Accessing legal help

The Campus Legal Aid Clinic, or CLAC, offers UP students’ expert, closely supervised legal help. Many international students have sought legal counsel from the law clinic in previous years. They can discuss their legal issue with certain law students in person. After that, students receive supervised legal counsel from a law professor. It is possible to provide legal counsel and conduct consultations in both German and English. Please do not hesitate to contact if you have any questions or concerns regarding your lease agreement, equitable treatment, or other civil wrongs.

• Office address: 7622 Pécs, Dohány Street 1-3. Floor #2
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Website: www.legalclinic.hu
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTECLAC

 

We wish you a wonderful stay in Pécs and hoping that it will be an everlasting memory for you!

ESN Pécs Team