Founded in 1973, the University of Crete is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Rethymno (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Crete. This institution also has a branch campus in Heraklion. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports of Greece, University of Crete (UOC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Greek higher education institution. University of Crete (UOC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 51-year-old Greek higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UOC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name (Non Latin) | Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης |
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Name | University of Crete |
Acronym | UOC |
Founded | 1973 |
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Address | Rethymno Campus Rethymno 74100 Crete Greece |
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+30 (28310) 77900 | |
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Other locations | Heraklion |
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The following Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης's academic range and degree level offering.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
University of Crete has more than 500 international students.Tip: search for Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης.
Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).
Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης is a public higher education institution.
Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.
uniRank provides below an overview of Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports of Greece
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1973
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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