Student Life
Beyond Academics, Into Community and Culture.
Student Life
Beyond Academics, Into Community and Culture.
The Student Center
The Student Center of University of Crete in Heraklion is located in the University campus in Voutes. It operates since 2002, hosting the cultural, community social institutions or clubs and artistic groups and activities of the University of Crete and other members of the community around it.
The aims of the operation of the Student Center are:
- to aid the cultural development throught students participation into a variety of events and the colaboration with other bodies of culture.
- to aid and encourage the intellectual, entertainment and artistic activities of the students.
- to support educational, cultural, syndicalism and social activities of the university members.
- to host and organize cultural events, promoting the cultural role of the University
The UoC student population is a very active one, with thousands of different activities to be organized by student societies and cultural groups.
Student Center – Heraklion
A place where UoC students entertaining, social and artistic activities are hosted, academic ceremonies of University members as well as various actions of other cultural and scientific societies. The Heraklion student center hosts about twenty groups of various artistic areas, including dancing, music, theatre, painting, cinema, photography, radio, alternative practical traineeships, chess, astronomy, volunteer blood donation. Free of charge classes are offered to all students and volunteer social activities are organized, by students, faculty staff and local people.
Student Center - Rethymno
The Student Centre of the University of Crete in Rethymno Campus, hosts seven out of the nine student cultural groups: Painting, Theatre, Cinema, Cinematography etc.
The Music Society studio as well as the Volunteer Blood Donors Society are housed on Campus.
Sport Centers
The University has excellent sports facilities at both the Rethymnon and the Heraklion campuses. These include well-equipped gymnasiums and, in the Heraklion complex, an indoor pool, as well as playing fields and mooring berths. A wide range of sporting, athletic and gymnastic programmes are offered on the campuses, ranging from yoga and Tae Kwon Do through to football, tennis, and sailing. The University also has teams training and competing in inter-departmental and inter-University league games and other contests in a number of sports, including basketball, football, and sailing.
University Gymnasium in Heraklion
The Sports Centre on the Voutes Campus has been operating since 2007. The 1,080 seat indoor Gym and the 25m indoor pool are open to students, staff and faculty for individual and team training/exercise daily from 08.00 until 20.30. The Centre also organizes swimming classes for children, and community events such as the annual ‘University Road Run’.
For information on the full range of activities visit the Heraklion University Campus Sports site.
Contact:
the Sports Coordinator, Stelios Zachariodakis
Tel: +30 2810 393427 / 545230
Fax: +30 2810 545247
e-mail: unisport@admin.uoc.gr
University Gymnasium in Rethymno
The Gymnasium is located on the west side of the Gallos University Campus and offers students, staff and faculty the opportunity to exercise free of charge in a friendly environment. It has a fully equipped cardio-respiratory and muscle strengthening workout room and is open daily from 14:30 until 20:00.
For information on the full range of activities visit the Rethymnon University Campus Sports site (in Greek)
Contact:
the Sports Coordinator, Nikos Provias.
Tel: +30 28310 77598 /600 /594
e-mail: gymreth@admin.uoc.gr
The UoC Library and Information Center is a single service, which supports educational and teaching activities not only of the Institution but also of the wider academic community. Being a member of the national and international library network, it participates in European development programmes. Two modern buildings, in Rethymno and Heraklion, host a constantly enriched material, including several thousand significant both Greek and International Magazines, as well as half a million books, records and every available source of information, printed or digital.
The Library focuses on training users towards the best possible use of materials and is easily accessible to people with special needs.
Libraries
Library in Rethymno
Library in Heraklion
Activities
The University of Crete extends its impact beyond academics, playing a significant role in the social and cultural development of Rethymno and Heraklion. It offers a rich blend of cultural, sports, volunteer, and educational activities, fostering a vibrant community life. These initiatives not only enhance the student experience but also contribute to local society, emphasizing the University’s commitment to holistic education and community engagement. The following images, highlights the diverse and dynamic life at the University of Crete, promising a unique and enriching experience for all members of its community.
Student Services
Student's Counseling Center of UOC
personal and group counseling for undergraduate and post graduate students that go through personal or educational issues
Student Affairs
supporting UOC student life, development, and welfare
Student Ombudsman
aka student advocate
Career and Liaison Office
supports the University’s academic mission through comprehensive services that aim to empower, guide, and prepare students for the next step in their professional development
Gender Equality Commitee of UOC
an advisory body to the UoC Senate and to the Schools and Departments authorities for the promotion of equality and inclusiveness in all aspects of the academic life
Modern Greek Language Courses
The University of Crete offers Modern Greek language courses throughout the year
The Student Center
The Student Center of University of Crete in Heraklion is located in the University campus in Voutes. It operates since 2002, hosting the cultural, community social institutions or clubs and artistic groups and activities of the University of Crete and other members of the community around it.
The aims of the operation of the Student Center are:
- to aid the cultural development throught students participation into a variety of events and the colaboration with other bodies of culture.
- to aid and encourage the intellectual, entertainment and artistic activities of the students.
- to support educational, cultural, syndicalism and social activities of the university members.
- to host and organize cultural events, promoting the cultural role of the University
The UoC student population is a very active one, with thousands of different activities to be organized by student societies and cultural groups.
Student Center – Heraklion
A place where UoC students entertaining, social and artistic activities are hosted, academic ceremonies of University members as well as various actions of other cultural and scientific societies. The Heraklion student center hosts about twenty groups of various artistic areas, including dancing, music, theatre, painting, cinema, photography, radio, alternative practical traineeships, chess, astronomy, volunteer blood donation. Free of charge classes are offered to all students and volunteer social activities are organized, by students, faculty staff and local people.
Student Center - Rethymno
The Student Centre of the University of Crete in Rethymno Campus, hosts seven out of the nine student cultural groups: Painting, Theatre, Cinema, Cinematography etc.
The Music Society studio as well as the Volunteer Blood Donors Society are housed on Campus.
Sport Centers
The University has excellent sports facilities at both the Rethymnon and the Heraklion campuses. These include well-equipped gymnasiums and, in the Heraklion complex, an indoor pool, as well as playing fields and mooring berths. A wide range of sporting, athletic and gymnastic programmes are offered on the campuses, ranging from yoga and Tae Kwon Do through to football, tennis, and sailing. The University also has teams training and competing in inter-departmental and inter-University league games and other contests in a number of sports, including basketball, football, and sailing.
University Gymnasium in Heraklion
The Sports Centre on the Voutes Campus has been operating since 2007. The 1,080 seat indoor Gym and the 25m indoor pool are open to students, staff and faculty for individual and team training/exercise daily from 08.00 until 20.30. The Centre also organizes swimming classes for children, and community events such as the annual ‘University Road Run’.
For information on the full range of activities visit the Heraklion University Campus Sports site.
Contact:
the Sports Coordinator, Stelios Zachariodakis
Tel: +30 2810 393427 / 545230
Fax: +30 2810 545247
e-mail: unisport@admin.uoc.gr
University Gymnasium in Rethymno
The Gymnasium is located on the west side of the Gallos University Campus and offers students, staff and faculty the opportunity to exercise free of charge in a friendly environment. It has a fully equipped cardio-respiratory and muscle strengthening workout room and is open daily from 14:30 until 20:00.
For information on the full range of activities visit the Rethymnon University Campus Sports site (in Greek)
Contact:
the Sports Coordinator, Nikos Provias.
Tel: +30 28310 77598 /600 /594
e-mail: gymreth@admin.uoc.gr
Libraries
The UoC Library and Information Center is a single service, which supports educational and teaching activities not only of the Institution but also of the wider academic community. Being a member of the national and international library network, it participates in European development programmes. Two modern buildings, in Rethymno and Heraklion, host a constantly enriched material, including several thousand significant both Greek and International Magazines, as well as half a million books, records and every available source of information, printed or digital.
The Library focuses on training users towards the best possible use of materials and is easily accessible to people with special needs.
Library in Rethymno
Library in Heraklion
Activities
The University of Crete extends its impact beyond academics, playing a significant role in the social and cultural development of Rethymno and Heraklion. It offers a rich blend of cultural, sports, volunteer, and educational activities, fostering a vibrant community life. These initiatives not only enhance the student experience but also contribute to local society, emphasizing the University’s commitment to holistic education and community engagement. The following images, highlights the diverse and dynamic life at the University of Crete, promising a unique and enriching experience for all members of its community.
Student Services
Student's Counseling Center of UOC
personal and group counseling for undergraduate and post graduate students that go through personal or educational issues
Student Affairs
supporting UOC student life, development, and welfare
Student Ombudsman
aka student advocate
Career and Liaison Office
supports the University’s academic mission through comprehensive services that aim to empower, guide, and prepare students for the next step in their professional development
Gender Equality Commitee of UOC
an advisory body to the UoC Senate and to the Schools and Departments authorities for the promotion of equality and inclusiveness in all aspects of the academic life
Modern Greek Language Courses
The University of Crete offers Modern Greek language courses throughout the year
