University of Crete

University of Crete
Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης
Department of History and Archaeology of the University of Crete main entrance
Established1973
RectorGeorgios Kontakis
Academic staff
548
Administrative staff
420
Undergraduates20,000
Postgraduates2,500
Location, ,
CampusGalos-Rethymnon & Voutes-Heraklion
AffiliationsFORTH[1]
Websiteen.uoc.gr

The University of Crete (UoC; Greek: Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης) is a multi-disciplinary, research-oriented institution in Crete, Greece, located in the cities of Rethymno (official seat) and Heraklion.

There are 16 main undergraduate degree programmes corresponding to the university's departments and more than 30 master's programmes.[1][2]

As of 2017, there is a student population of 16.000 registered undergraduates and 2.500 registered postgraduates, more than 500 Faculty members as well as approximately 420 administrative staff.[3][4]

  1. ^ "University of Crete – Internal Evaluation Report 2016" (PDF) (in Greek). modip.uoc.gr. 2016.
  2. ^ "University of Crete – Internal Evaluation Report 2015" (PDF) (in Greek). modip.uoc.gr. 2015.
  3. ^ Hellenic Statistical Authority (EL.STAT.), Report on Higher Education – Students, Institutes and Faculty Staff (2013/2014), press release, November 2015 (greek)
  4. ^ "University of Crete – Facts and Figures". University of Crete. Retrieved 2016-01-09.