Crete is a place of extraordinary beauty, where landscapes, traditions, and daily life are deeply intertwined. Tourism plays a vital role in the island’s economy, bringing people from around the world to experience its unique character. Yet, as tourism continues to grow, it also brings...
Are you ready to take your academic journey beyond borders and engage with Europe’s leading financial institution? The Welcome Office of the University of Crete warmly invites Master’s students to an information session on the EIB Summer School 2026, a prestigious international summer program...
We are pleased to announce the start of the Modern Greek Language Courses at the University of Crete for the Spring Semester 2025/2026. The courses are optional and free of charge for University of Crete students, including Erasmus students. 📍 Gallos Campus (Rethymno) The first meeting for the...
Is it fair to be punished for sharing knowledge?When does law turn into power?How much does freedom cost? As part of the international Winter School “Crete at a Crossroads of Civilizations: On the Origins of Writing and Written Law” (KELKIP), with the participation of students from universities...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 12th International Course - "Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: mice, rats and zebrafish", April-May 2026. An intensive course on the care and use of laboratory animals (mice, rats and zebrafish) will be organized at the University of Crete (Department of Biology),...
Join the online webinar and get to know more about our unique MSc programme in Forensic Medicine, Anthropology and Imaging! Get to meet us and ask questions on Friday 30th of January at 17:00 (EET) ! Join Zoom Meeting:...
The University of Crete welcomed a delegation from Tsinghua University (Beijing, China) on 19 January 2026, within the framework of an academic visit aimed at strengthening international cooperation and student engagement. The delegation, consisting of faculty members and postgraduate students...
Today we celebrate the power of a hug, a simple yet deeply meaningful gesture that can offer warmth, understanding, and hope.A hug can say what words cannot. It can also:➡️ Reduce stress➡️ Build trust➡️ Bring us closer together, as individuals and as a communityAt the University of Crete, we...
A major institutional distinction has been achieved with the official approval by the Center for the Greek Language for the operation of a Greek Language Proficiency Certification Examination Center at the University of Crete. The Center for the Greek Language is the national authority...
University of Crete participated in the workshop “Data, Internationalisation and Benchmarking: Evidence-Based Strategies for Greek Universities” that took place at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) on January 15, organized by Study in Greece in collaboration with Studyportals...
The University of Crete, in collaboration with MIT Open Learning and MIT RAISE (Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education), invites you to an online lecture on the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence in qualitative research. Lecture Title Artificial Intelligence and Qualitative...
As the year draws to a close, we warmly thank our international students, partners, and colleagues for making the University of Crete a global academic community. May the festive season bring well-deserved rest, inspiring conversations across borders, and a New Year filled with curiosity,...
The Australia-Spain Network for Innovation and Research Excellence (AuSpire) program is a postdoctoral training initiative co-funded by the European Union (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions). Coordinated by RMIT Europe, AuSpire brings together leading supervisors from 23 research centres,...
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organizes a course titled: Artificial Intelligence for Humanities and Social Sciences. The programme will be implemented in English. The program is conducted online (80% asynchronous and 20% synchronous)....
The Greek University Panorama in Amman, held in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, concluded with remarkable success, drawing strong interest from students, parents, and educators exploring high-quality study opportunities abroad. The University of Crete participated actively throughout the...
The University of Crete (UoC) hosted a distinguished delegation from the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) in Voutes Campus in Heraklion, on November 19, 2025, reinforcing the growing academic partnership between the two institutions. The visit centered on discussions...
The University of Crete proudly hosted the exhibition “City and Countryside: The Vitality of China’s Architectural and Cultural Heritage” on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Voutes campus in Heraklion. The event celebrated the enduring richness of Chinese architectural tradition and further...
The University of Crete is delighted to announce the launch of its Chinese language classes, which officially began on Monday, 10 November, across both campuses. At Voutes Campus, participants started lessons with Ms. Ding Yanyu, while at the Rethymno Campus classes are taught by Ms. Gao Ying....
The University of Crete invites you to the Architecture Exhibition taking place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the N. Petridis Auditorium (University of Crete, Heraklion). The exhibition features models of traditional Chinese architecture (e.g., the Yellow...
The University of Crete welcomed a delegation from Shandong Jiaotong University (SDJTU) from the province of Shandong, China, with the aim of initiating institutional cooperation and developing joint activities in education and research. The delegation was formally received by the Rector,...
Crete is a place of extraordinary beauty, where landscapes, traditions, and daily life are deeply intertwined. Tourism plays a vital role in the island’s economy, bringing people from around the world to experience its unique character. Yet, as tourism continues to grow, it also brings...
Are you ready to take your academic journey beyond borders and engage with Europe’s leading financial institution? The Welcome Office of the University of Crete warmly invites Master’s students to an information session on the EIB Summer School 2026, a prestigious international summer program...
We are pleased to announce the start of the Modern Greek Language Courses at the University of Crete for the Spring Semester 2025/2026. The courses are optional and free of charge for University of Crete students, including Erasmus students. 📍 Gallos Campus (Rethymno) The first meeting for the...
Is it fair to be punished for sharing knowledge?When does law turn into power?How much does freedom cost? As part of the international Winter School “Crete at a Crossroads of Civilizations: On the Origins of Writing and Written Law” (KELKIP), with the participation of students from universities...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 12th International Course - "Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: mice, rats and zebrafish", April-May 2026. An intensive course on the care and use of laboratory animals (mice, rats and zebrafish) will be organized at the University of Crete (Department of Biology),...
Join the online webinar and get to know more about our unique MSc programme in Forensic Medicine, Anthropology and Imaging! Get to meet us and ask questions on Friday 30th of January at 17:00 (EET) ! Join Zoom Meeting:...
The University of Crete welcomed a delegation from Tsinghua University (Beijing, China) on 19 January 2026, within the framework of an academic visit aimed at strengthening international cooperation and student engagement. The delegation, consisting of faculty members and postgraduate students...
Today we celebrate the power of a hug, a simple yet deeply meaningful gesture that can offer warmth, understanding, and hope.A hug can say what words cannot. It can also:➡️ Reduce stress➡️ Build trust➡️ Bring us closer together, as individuals and as a communityAt the University of Crete, we...
A major institutional distinction has been achieved with the official approval by the Center for the Greek Language for the operation of a Greek Language Proficiency Certification Examination Center at the University of Crete. The Center for the Greek Language is the national authority...
University of Crete participated in the workshop “Data, Internationalisation and Benchmarking: Evidence-Based Strategies for Greek Universities” that took place at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) on January 15, organized by Study in Greece in collaboration with Studyportals...
The University of Crete, in collaboration with MIT Open Learning and MIT RAISE (Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education), invites you to an online lecture on the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence in qualitative research. Lecture Title Artificial Intelligence and Qualitative...
As the year draws to a close, we warmly thank our international students, partners, and colleagues for making the University of Crete a global academic community. May the festive season bring well-deserved rest, inspiring conversations across borders, and a New Year filled with curiosity,...
The Australia-Spain Network for Innovation and Research Excellence (AuSpire) program is a postdoctoral training initiative co-funded by the European Union (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions). Coordinated by RMIT Europe, AuSpire brings together leading supervisors from 23 research centres,...
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organizes a course titled: Artificial Intelligence for Humanities and Social Sciences. The programme will be implemented in English. The program is conducted online (80% asynchronous and 20% synchronous)....
The Greek University Panorama in Amman, held in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, concluded with remarkable success, drawing strong interest from students, parents, and educators exploring high-quality study opportunities abroad. The University of Crete participated actively throughout the...
The University of Crete (UoC) hosted a distinguished delegation from the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) in Voutes Campus in Heraklion, on November 19, 2025, reinforcing the growing academic partnership between the two institutions. The visit centered on discussions...
The University of Crete proudly hosted the exhibition “City and Countryside: The Vitality of China’s Architectural and Cultural Heritage” on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Voutes campus in Heraklion. The event celebrated the enduring richness of Chinese architectural tradition and further...
The University of Crete is delighted to announce the launch of its Chinese language classes, which officially began on Monday, 10 November, across both campuses. At Voutes Campus, participants started lessons with Ms. Ding Yanyu, while at the Rethymno Campus classes are taught by Ms. Gao Ying....
The University of Crete invites you to the Architecture Exhibition taking place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the N. Petridis Auditorium (University of Crete, Heraklion). The exhibition features models of traditional Chinese architecture (e.g., the Yellow...
The University of Crete welcomed a delegation from Shandong Jiaotong University (SDJTU) from the province of Shandong, China, with the aim of initiating institutional cooperation and developing joint activities in education and research. The delegation was formally received by the Rector,...
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