About University of Crete
The University of Crete (UoC) is a young public education institution, sited in a region rich in ancient and modern Mediterranean cultures. Established in 1973, the university accepted its first students in 1977-78. Currently about 14,000 students study here through the faculties of Philosophy, Education, Social Sciences, Sciences and Technology, and Medicine, taught by an outward looking academic staff committed to excellence in research and teaching. Research activity benefits from close collaboration with the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), the Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture (IMBCC), and the University General Hospital, and is reflected in collaborations with institutions worldwide.
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Key statistics
- 24.9No. of students per staff(1)
- 4%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 64 : 36Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 23%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 13,797Number of FTE Students(1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings
Subjects taught at University of Crete
Arts & humanities
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Archaeology
Social sciences
- Sociology
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
Computer science
- Computer Science
Psychology
- Psychology
Education
- Education
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health
Business & economics
- Economics & Econometrics
- Business & Management
Physical sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics & Astronomy
Engineering & technology
- General Engineering
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
