University of Crete: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #784 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #324 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #5 of 36 | In Greece |
| #199 of 1,017 | For Respiratory Therapy |
| Top50% | For 168 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 15%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uoc.gr
- Languages
- Greek
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 15% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and Panhellenic entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
We've calculated the 15% acceptance rate for University of Crete based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Crete is a world-class research university with 33,432 scientific papers published and 1,056,143 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Quantum and Particle physics.
University of Crete majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 204 | 981 |
| 1994 | 257 | 1280 |
| 1995 | 248 | 1493 |
| 1996 | 328 | 2037 |
| 1997 | 318 | 2394 |
| 1998 | 389 | 3031 |
| 1999 | 426 | 3635 |
| 2000 | 432 | 4412 |
| 2001 | 521 | 5426 |
| 2002 | 638 | 7180 |
| 2003 | 616 | 8426 |
| 2004 | 643 | 9508 |
| 2005 | 805 | 11550 |
| 2006 | 931 | 14078 |
| 2007 | 928 | 16232 |
| 2008 | 1060 | 19274 |
| 2009 | 1074 | 22530 |
| 2010 | 1065 | 25600 |
| 2011 | 1189 | 29932 |
| 2012 | 1195 | 33127 |
| 2013 | 1283 | 38472 |
| 2014 | 1271 | 43232 |
| 2015 | 1225 | 46231 |
| 2016 | 1347 | 49935 |
| 2017 | 1377 | 53405 |
| 2018 | 1537 | 55935 |
| 2019 | 1513 | 62696 |
| 2020 | 1717 | 76938 |
| 2021 | 1946 | 87033 |
| 2022 | 1899 | 83318 |
| 2023 | 1730 | 84338 |
| 2024 | 1438 | 82378 |
| 2025 | 1186 | 72202 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Crete gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | €1,500 - €2,000 | Euro |
| Graduate | €2,000 - €3,000 | Euro |
| Doctoral | €3,000 - €4,000 | Euro |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Crete.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Didaktoriko Diploma | Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Philology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
|---|
Notable alumni
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Giorgos Stathakis
- Occupations
- university teachereconomistpolitician
- Biography
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Giorgos Stathakis is a Greek politician and economist. From 27 January to 28 August 2015, he served as the Minister of Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism in the cabinet of Alexis Tsipras. He has also been a Member of the Hellenic Parliament for Chania since May 2012.
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Emmanouil Dermitzakis
- Years
- 1972-.. (age 54)
- Occupations
- scientist
- Biography
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Emmanouil Theophilos Dermitzakis is a Greek human geneticist and professor in the Department of Genetic Medicine and Development at the University of Geneva, where he is also Director of the Health 2030 Genome Center. He is an ISI Highly Cited Researcher and an elected member of the European Molecular Biology Organization. He is a member of the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, where his research group is focused on the genetics and genomics of complex traits in humans. He has joined GlaxoSmithKline as Vice President, Computational Biology in R&D.
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Archbishop Makarios of Australia
- Occupations
- Christian minister
- Biography
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Archbishop Makarios is the current archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia and the primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, succeeding Archbishop Stylianos (Harkianakis).
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Nektarios Tavernarakis
- Occupations
- geneticistbiologistneuroscientistmolecular biologist
- Biography
-
Nektarios N. Tavernarakis is a Greek bioscientist, who studies Ageing, Cell death, and Neurodegeneration. He is currently Distinguished Professor of Molecular Systems Biology at the Medical School of the University of Crete, in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, and President of the European Molecular Biology Conference (EMBC). He is also Distinguished Member of the Foundation for Research and Technology, and the founder and first Director of the Graduate Program in Bioinformatics of the University of Crete Medical School. He has served as Chairman of the board of Directors at the Foundation for Research and Technology, and Director of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, where he is heading the Neurogenetics and Ageing laboratory. He was elected Vice President of the European Research Council (ERC) in 2020, and Chairman of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) governing board and executive committee in 2022.
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Nikos Paragios
- Enrolled in the University of Crete
- 1992-1996 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- 1994-1996 graduated with Master of Science
- Occupations
- computer scientistengineer
- Biography
-
Nikos Paragios is a distinguished professor of Applied mathematics at CentraleSupélec, the school of engineering of the Paris-Saclay University and founder, president and chief executive officer of TheraPanacea, an information technology company targeting precision medicine in oncology, neurology and beyond through holistic treatment pathways optimization.
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Yannis Smaragdakis
- Occupations
- computer scientistuniversity teacher
- Biography
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Yannis Smaragdakis is a Greek-American software engineer, computer programmer, and researcher. He is a professor in the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications at the University of Athens. He is the author of more than 130 research articles on a variety of topics, including program analysis, declarative languages, program generators, language design, and concurrency. He is best known for work in program generation and program analysis (including the monograph “Pointer Analysis”) and the Doop framework.
University of Crete faculties and divisions
| School : Education | Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education |
|---|---|
| School : Medicine | Anatomy, Behavioural Sciences, Child Care and Development, Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Neurology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery |
| School : Philosophy | Archaeology, History, Philology, Philosophy, Social Studies |
| School : Sciences and Engineering | Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Technology |
| School : Social, Economic and Political Sciences | Economics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | UOC Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs |
Location and contacts
| Address | Gallos University Campus Rethymnon, Crete, 74100 Greece |
|---|---|
| City population | 34,000 |