By autumn 2026, two major infrastructural development
projects had been completed at the University of Pécs Medical School: the
energy efficiency upgrade of the Department of Biophysics and the installation
of an air conditioning system in the main building of the International Studies
Centre on Damjanich street. Both investments support the Medical School’s
strategic commitment to continuously improving its educational environment,
meeting the needs of students and teachers, and providing internationally
competitive training conditions.
Of the two projects, the comprehensive energy efficiency upgrade of the Department of Biophysics was the larger investment. The HUF 224,489,504 project involved replacing old windows and doors, installing additional thermal insulation on the building’s façades and in the attic, and renovating the exterior cladding at the base of the building. The works also included upgrades to several components of the building’s mechanical and electrical systems, the installation of new thermostatic valves, and energy-efficient lighting. Improvements were also made to the lightning protection system, alongside the high- and low-voltage electrical works required for the façade renovation.
Particular attention was paid to improving the building’s external appearance. A new, visually distinctive façade design was introduced, incorporating a uniform arrangement of outdoor air-conditioning units. At the same time, equipment in poor technical condition and with low energy efficiency was replaced with modern units. As a result of the project that was carried out between May 2025 and September 2026, the department can now continue its teaching and research activities in a more energy-efficient, sustainable and aesthetically renewed environment.
The installation of an air conditioning system in the main building of the International Studies Centre (ISC) on Damjanich street was also completed in September. The project, with a gross value of HUF 65,526,104, involved installing twenty air-conditioning units on the first and second floors, and two variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems. The development significantly improves comfort within the building by providing a modern learning environment for international students and their teachers.
“The completed projects clearly demonstrate the commitment of the UPMS to the continuous development of its infrastructure. By renewing its built environment, the Medical School is not only supporting sustainable operations and improving everyday functionality, but also further enhances its appeal to both Hungarian and international students,” said Gábor Szabó, developmental manager at the Medical School. He added that the two projects, financed from the Medical School’s own resources and representing a combined gross investment of nearly HUF 300 million, will help ensure that the institution can continue to fulfil its teaching and research responsibilities in a high-quality, modern environment in the future.
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Dávid Verébi