Welcome to your academic home, away from home!
Our office serves as a central hub for all incoming foreign students and researchers, providing them with comprehensive support and guidance throughout their academic journey.
At the Welcome Office, we are dedicated to helping our international community thrive by offering a wide range of services, including language courses, cultural events, accommodation assistance, and visa support. Our goal is to ensure that every international student and researcher feels welcome and at home at the University of Crete and has the resources they need to achieve their academic and personal goals.
Explore our webpage to learn more about what we offer and how we can help you make the most of your time at the University of Crete.
support student-visa-applicants
with information through communication with the Greek Consular Authorities, as well as towards their application for a Greek residence permit within 90 days of their arrival in Greece and for communication with the relevant public bodies
support the process of concluding contracts
the process of concluding contracts that facilitate the granting of residence permits for study purposes
support the international students during their settlement in the country
for topics such as choosing among accommodation options, information regarding medical insurance, application for tax identification number, opening of a bank account and other procedures related to public services.
cooperation with the competent services of the UOC
to serve the needs of international students and assisting them with any other issues that could emerge during their studies
inform about the Modern Greek Language Classes
devoted to the teaching of Modern Greek as a foreign language in cooperation with the competent units of our Institution
exercise any other competence
that facilitates and contributes social integration of third-country nationals on the Greek territory and into the academic community
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