The Janus Pannonius Advanced College of Economics (JPKSZ) is a student-led academic organisation within the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Pécs. Established in 2007, the College has nearly two decades of history marked by academic achievement, memorable experiences, and lasting friendships. It is run by its members, for its members, with the shared goal of fostering both personal and professional development.
The College’s activities are built around three core pillars. The academic pillar offers a dedicated programme of extracurricular courses each semester, while many of our members achieve outstanding results at the Scientific Students’ Associations Conference (TDK) and the National Scientific Students’ Associations Conference (OTDK). We also organise two major regional academic events: the Pécs Management Case Study Competition and the National Advanced Colleges Meeting. Through our community pillar, team-building activities and camps create a strong, supportive community. Social responsibility is equally important to us, and each semester we organise charity collections and community initiatives. Together, these three pillars define both what we do and how we do it.
The JPKSZ is not only a student organisation but also an accredited Advanced College. We are proud that, in recognition of our consistently high-quality academic and community activities, we have repeatedly been awarded the nationally accredited Qualified Advanced College status for the maximum possible accreditation period.
Membership applications are open every semester to students enrolled in economics and business programmes at the University of Pécs who have at least two active semesters remaining in their studies. We believe that becoming a member of the Advanced College provides invaluable academic knowledge, professional experience, and lifelong memories, giving our graduates a distinctive advantage as they enter the labour market.