University of Pecs, Faculty Of State And Law

What University of Pecs, Faculty Of State And Law does

The University of Pécs Faculty of Law (Pécsi Tudományegyetem Állam- és Jogtudományi Kar, PTE ÁJK) is a constituent faculty of Hungary's oldest university, founded in 1367 with continuous law education in Pécs since 1923. It delivers legal education across a full stack: the 10-semester Integrated Law Program (Jogász osztatlan), a 4-semester Legal Higher Education Short Program (FOKSZ) offered in full-time, part-time, and distance-learning formats, a 6-semester Judicial Administration BA, a Doctoral School, 12 specialized postgraduate programs, and short-cycle micro-certifications launched in 2026 covering AI & Criminal Sciences, advanced methodologies, and business mediation. Teaching is supported by approximately 60 professors and associate professors, and the faculty maintains a Legal Clinic, 17 student research circles (TDK), the Óriás Nándor Specialized College, and the state-recognized PROFEX professional legal language examination system for English and German.

The faculty operates on standard university infrastructure — Moodle learning management system, Neptun student information system, and the Benedek Ferenc Law Library housed in Hungary's first hybrid library (Knowledge Center, 2010). Revenue is generated through a hybrid public-sector model: state-funded (állami ösztöndíjas) tuition slots allocated via Hungary's centralized Felvi.hu admission system, fee-paying (önköltséges) tuition for programs beyond state-funded capacity, continuing-education and micro-certification fees, and competitive grants including ongoing Ministry of Justice funding for law-education quality enhancement. Distribution is primarily domestic through Felvi.hu and the Study Office (Tanulm\u00e1nyi Oszt\u00e1ly), with international reach via Erasmus+ (50+ European partners), Stipendium Hungaricum (60 sending countries managed by Tempus Public Foundation), and a 2021 double-degree and exchange partnership with Temple University Beasley School of Law. As a government state entity under Hungary's Ministry of Culture and Innovation, the faculty does not have private shareholders or external investors; growth is executed through programmatic and curricular expansion rather than equity capital.

Name

University of Pecs, Faculty Of State And Law

Legal name

Pécsi Tudományegyetem Állam- és Jogtudományi Kar

Website

https://ajk.pte.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Faculty of Law at the University of P\u00e9cs is a Hungarian public university faculty delivering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and micro-certification legal education to 2,000+ students, funded by state allocations, tuition, and grants, with international reach via Erasmus+ and Stipendium Hungaricum.

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Higher Legal Education

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

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Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Non-ABA / State-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Law Schools

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Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

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Law School Continuing Legal Education (CLE) & Executive Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Law Schools

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Online / Hybrid Law Schools & Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Law Schools

Keywords

• Legal education
• Law degree programs
• Doctoral legal studies
• Professional legal training
• Continuing legal education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pécs

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State-funded education (Állami ösztöndíjas): Government-funded education slots where tuition is covered by the Hungarian state for eligible students based on admission scores
2. Fee-paying education (Önköltséges): Tuition-based education where students pay for their studies, typically for programs exceeding state-funded capacity or certain specialized programs
3. Continuing education and specialized programs: Revenue from specialized training programs, professional development courses, and micro-credential programs

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Core offering

The Faculty of Law at the University of Pécs delivers comprehensive legal higher education to 2,000+ students, including the 10-semester integrated law degree (Jogász osztatlan képzés), a 4-semester legal assistant short program offered in distance learning mode, and a 6-semester Judicial Administration BA. It supplements these with 12 specialized postgraduate continuing education programs, a Doctoral School for PhD candidates, short-cycle micro-certifications, state-recognized PROFEX legal language examinations, and clinical legal education through its Legal Clinic.

Product overview

The University of Pécs Faculty of Law (PTE ÁJK) offers a comprehensive portfolio of legal education programs. The core offerings include the 10-semester Integrated Law Program (Jogász osztatlan képzés) in both full-time and part-time formats, the 4-semester Legal Higher Education Short Program (FOKSZ) available in distance learning mode, and the 6-semester Judicial Administration Bachelor's (Igazságügyi igazgatási alapszak). Supplementary programs include 12 Specialized Continuing Education Programs (szakirányú továbbképzések), a Doctoral School, Short-Cycle Micro-Certification Programs, the PROFEX professional language examination system, Legal Clinic for practical training, and 17 Student Research Circle (TDK) workshops. The faculty also maintains the Óriás Nándor Specialized College and research centers covering IT Law, European Labor Law, European Studies, and Comparative Legal History.

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Products and services

• Jogász osztatlan képzés (Integrated Law Program) 10-semester unified (osztatlan) law degree program offered in full-time (nappali) and part-time (levelező) formats, preparing students for legal professions with comprehensive theoretical and practical training. This is the core, integrated law qualification.
• Jogi felsőoktatási szakképzés (Legal Higher Education Short Program) 4-semester short-cycle higher education legal assistant program available in full-time, part-time, and distance learning formats. The first fully distance-learning legal higher-education vocational training in Hungary. Trains students as legal assistants supporting lawyers.
• Igazságügyi igazgatási alapszak (Judicial Administration BA) 6-semester bachelor's program (alapképzés) in judicial administration preparing students for public administration and judicial management roles. Available in full-time, part-time, and distance learning modes.
• Szakirányú továbbképzések (Specialized Continuing Education Programs) 12 specialized postgraduate programs offering expert-level knowledge in areas such as European law, corporate law, family law, criminal law, labor law, and more for professionals seeking career advancement.
• Doktori Iskola (Doctoral School) Doctoral school offering PhD programs in various legal disciplines with research focus and dissertation requirements for candidates pursuing academic careers in law.
• Rövid ciklusú képzések (Short-Cycle Micro-Certification Programs) Micro-certification short-cycle training programs providing targeted, up-to-date knowledge for working professionals, including specialized programs in Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Sciences, advanced methodological techniques, and business/economic mediation.
• PROFEX Szaknyelvi vizsga (PROFEX Professional Language Examination) State-recognized professional language examination system (PROFEX) for legal and administrative language proficiency testing in English and German at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels. Recognized for university admission points, diploma requirements, and language allowance eligibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pro Scientia Golden Award winners since 1989, with 8 faculty students receiving the distinction
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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Temple University, Beasley School of Law (Philadelphia, USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Partnership agreement signed in summer 2021 for student and faculty exchange programs. PTE ÁJK law students can participate in Temple's summer 'Study Abroad' program and/or the 'Temple Master of Laws for Foreign-Trained Lawyers LL.M' program. Also includes a double-degree program where students can earn an LL.M. degree after completing 4 years at PTE ÁJK. Faculty and doctoral student exchanges are also covered under the agreement.
• ELSA (European Law Students' Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1981ELSA is present at the faculty through ELSA-Pécs local group. Students participate in international summer universities, study visits, and professional programs organized by the European Law Students' Association spanning 41 countries and 300 law faculties.
• Erasmus+ Partner Universities (50+ European institutions)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 50 Erasmus+ partner institutions across Europe enabling student and faculty exchanges. Partners include universities in Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Austria, and other European countries. Annual increase in both partner institutions and mobility numbers.
• Babés-Bolyai Tudományegyetem (Cluj-Napoca, Romania)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHungarian-language law program partnership. PTE ÁJK faculty members participate in the Hungarian-language law education at the university in Cluj. Part of CEEPUS network cooperation.
• Max-Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law (Freiburg, Germany)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Criminology and Enforcement Law Department cooperates with the Freiburg institute to organize the annual 'Kriminologischer Sommerkurs' (Criminology Summer Course) professional conference and summer university.
• West University of Timișoara, Faculty of Law (Romania)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint founding and publication of the Journal of Eastern European Criminal Law, an international journal established in 2015. The journal is recognized with international 'C' classification by MTA IX. Division.
• Stipendium Hungaricum Partner Countries (60 sending partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe scholarship program managed by Tempus Public Foundation brings international students to the faculty from 60 partner countries, particularly from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
• Tempus Public FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManages the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship program and coordinates international mobility programs in Hungary including Erasmus+.
• Magyar Jogász Egylet (Hungarian Lawyers Association)minorOthersListed as a partner organization on the faculty's website.
• Pécsi Tudományegyetem BTK (Faculty of Humanities, PTE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint program in Forensic Archaeology (Igazságügyi régészet) offered jointly with the Faculty of Humanities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Szeged, Faculty of Law: Historical Hungarian law faculty with continuous operation comparable to Pécs. Competes for the same domestic applicant pool and offers overlapping JD-equivalent and doctoral programs.
• University of Miskolc, Faculty of Law: Hungarian law faculty with strong criminal law and criminology focus, overlapping Pécs's Max-Planck-linked criminology programs. Competes for the same domestic student pool in northern Hungary.
• National University of Public Service (NKE): Budapest-based state university with a large law and public administration faculty. Overlaps with Pécs's judicial administration and public law offerings and is a direct competitor for government-aligned students.
• Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Faculty of Law: Hungary's leading private law school with strong English-language and international programs. Targets the same fee-paying and international student segments as Pécs, but with a more commercially-oriented brand.
• University of Debrecen, Faculty of Law: Major Hungarian law faculty with broad program offerings including international and English-language tracks. Competes head-to-head with Pécs for domestic applicants and Stipendium Hungaricum international students.
• Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Faculty of Law: Hungary's largest and most internationally recognized law faculty in Budapest. Directly competes with Pécs ÁJK for state-funded seats via the Felvi.hu system and for international students, while operating a broader scale and stronger English-language programs.

Regional players

• West University of Timișoara, Faculty of Law: Romanian law faculty co-publisher with Pécs of the Journal of Eastern European Criminal Law. Comparable in scale and disciplinary mix, but operating in a different national market with distinct accreditation.
• Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Law (Cluj-Napoca): Romanian university with a Hungarian-language law program delivered in partnership with Pécs ÁJK. Operates in an adjacent CEE market and serves overlapping Hungarian-speaking student segments in Transylvania.

Emerging players

• Central European University (CEU): International research university (Vienna/Budapest) with strong English-language law and policy programs. Targets the same international student market as Pécs's Stipendium Hungaricum and Temple pipelines but with significantly higher global brand recognition.

Broad incumbents

• University of Vienna, Faculty of Law: Large, well-established Austrian law faculty within a comprehensive research university. Comparable academic depth and tradition; serves as a benchmark for internationalization and Erasmus+ mobility that Pécs partners with but does not yet match at scale.

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