Hellenic Mediterranean University

University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

The Library of the Hellenic Mediterranean University is a center for collecting and disseminating information. Its purpose is to support the educational process and research carried out at the university through an organized and updated collection of printed, electronic material and electronic links. It is primarily interested in meeting the informational needs of the members of the Academic community and subsequently of the members of the wider community as an intellectual and cultural center.

• Library and Information Center (Central Library – Heraklion)
• Department of Electronic Engineering's Library (Chania)
• Department of Music Technology and Acoustics's Library (Rethymno)
• Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Science's Library (Sitia)
• Department of Management Science and Technology's Library (Agios Nikolaos)

Number of physical books/volumes: 88,074 items and 28,626 titles.

Number of physical media (CDs, DVDs etc.): 2,485 CDs and DVDs.

Number of digital/electronic databases: Access to 17 databases.

Number of librarians: 6 librarians.

Number of full-time employees including librarians: 10 full-time employees.

Total library yearly expenditure: 68,942 euro.

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

• Only students who have passed the exams of the Ministry of Education & Religions of Greece and have enrolled at the Hellenic Mediterranean University are eligible to apply for free accommodation in student dormitories.
• First-year students submit their application in September during registration, and the selection of students is based on economic and social criteria.
• HMU provides Residence Halls which can host 296 students in Heraklion and 37 students at the Departments located in Chania, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos and Sitia.
• The student dormitory in Heraklion is located on the south of the central campus of the University, at a distance of approximately 400 meters, with a total area of approximately 24 acres and a capacity of 296 beds.
• Buildings B and D have specially designed rooms that can accommodate the disabled, and the dormitories are mixed gender.
• The student dormitory in Sitia is located 6 km away from the University, with a total capacity of 22 beds in double rooms.
• Double rooms cost 30€ per month, while single rooms cost 45€ per month. Students from large families are exempt from charges if they choose a double room.
• At the towns of Agios Nikolaos, Rethymno and Chania, the University rents rooms according to the current needs, and students not receiving a room at the student dormitories are entitled to a rent allowance.
• Relevant information regarding student housing can be found on the Hellenic Mediterranean University website https://www.hmu.gr/merimna

Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

Hellenic Mediterranean University sport activities and facilities include:

• The Hellenic Mediterranean University indoor sports center is named Markos Karanastasis
• The "Markos Karanastasis" indoor sports center is located at the Hellenic Mediterranean University central campus, approximately, 5 km south-west of Heraklion city. The building complex has an area of 7280 sq.m.
• There is a wooden parquet court of 1128 sq.m. (40m x 28m) which can host basketball, volleyball and handball games. The court can support either two training fields of 26,00m x 15,00m or one training field of 28m x 15m. The free height of the playing field is 17.00m. Both the equipment and the wooden parquet comply with Fiba specifications.
• The indoor sports center has fully equipped service areas for athletes 2 large changing rooms with sanitary facilities and showers, 3 coaches/referees' changing rooms with sanitary facilities and showers, and two fully equipped wheelchair accessible WC/showers. HMU gym facilities are fully wheelchair accessible.
• The capacity of the stadium is 1898 permanent seats, 16 official guest seats, two journalist booths with 3 journalist seats each.
• The facilities consist of a doctor's room, a physical therapy/massage room, two sauna rooms and a fully equipped gym of 500 sq.m. There is also a 250-seat amphitheater with a 11m x 6m stage and a 300 sq.m reception area for holding conferences and cultural events. Outside the sports center, there is an outdoor area of 2000 sq.m. available for cultural events.

Sport Facilities/Activities Details:

• Types of sport facilities available at Sport Center:
• Stadium (operates daily 09:00-23:00)
• Gym (operates daily 12:00-23:00)
• Type of activities available at Sport Center:
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Handball
• Aerobic gymnastics
• Yoga
• Pilates
• Traditional and modern dancing
• Fitness
• Cycling
• Aikido
• Table tennis
• Taekwondo
• Chess
• Capoeira
• Hip Hop
• Krav Maga

Website: https://eadip.hmu.gr/

Financial Aid

Not reported

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) provides various study abroad opportunities:

• Encouraging students and staff to participate in Erasmus Programme mobility schemes.
• Promoting international mobility through recruitment events, departmental presentations, and Study Abroad Fairs.
• Offering financial assistance to students from disadvantaged backgrounds and planning for inclusive mobility, including students with disabilities.
• Maintaining communication with partners through emails, website updates, participation in Erasmus Weeks and conferences, and frequent communication with National Agencies.
• Geographical priorities for bilateral agreements and cooperation include Mediterranean & Western Balkans, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, the USA, China, and East Africa.
• Building international partnerships for staff and student mobility, recruitment, teaching, research, and capacity building.
• Aligning bilateral agreements with educational and research priorities, enriching educational programs, and enhancing employability skills.
• Participating in the European University ATHENA consortium and aiming for increased staff and student mobility within the next three years.
• Belonging to ATHENA, focusing on delivering qualified professionals and advancing knowledge transfer to society.

For more information, visit: https://iro.hmu.gr/

• Number of Bilateral agreements:
  • School of Management and Economics Sciences: 50
  • School of Health Sciences: 39
  • School of Engineering: 84
  • School of Music and Optoacoustic Technologies: 3
  • School of Agriculture: 16

The duration of visits varies based on the activity, ranging from two days to a semester. Detailed data is available via email.

Distance Learning

Not reported

Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.

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