University of Crete
Heraklion, Greece
Quick facts
- World rank
- #649
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- 15%
- Students
- 20,383
- International students
- 14%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1973
Overview
The University of Crete (UoC) is a public research university located in Heraklion and Rethymno, Crete, Greece. Founded in 1973, it enrolls approximately 17,779 undergraduate students plus over 1,355 postgraduate and 1,249 PhD students. UoC is ranked #667 globally by US News and has a highly regarded research profile, especially in Medicine, Sciences, and Humanities. The university has an acceptance rate of approximately 15%, making it one of the more selective public Greek universities.
Fields of study
- Philology
- History and Archaeology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Sociology
- Economics
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Education
- Medicine
Accreditation: HQA (Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency - ADIP)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn, Spring
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€688 – €6,000
From about $743 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Computer Science (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| International Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Aquaculture, Environment and Society (ACES-STAR) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| International Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Resilience in Educational Contexts (FLOURISH) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Medicine (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 6 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.