University of Crete: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 784 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 324 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 5 of 36 | In Greece |
| # 199 of 97 | For Respiratory Therapy |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
15%
Enrollment
18,356
Languages
Greek
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 15% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and Panhellenic entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
| Enrollment | 18,356 |
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.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Crete.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Crete faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Crete.
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
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.
| 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
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.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
20,632
/ 681,611
|
|---|---|
| Chemistry |
17,212
/ 605,741
|
| Medicine |
16,630
/ 570,452
|
| Physics |
14,920
/ 470,849
|
| Engineering |
14,465
/ 449,939
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
12,329
/ 370,630
|
| Computer Science |
12,093
/ 357,513
|
| Environmental Science |
10,972
/ 371,976
|
| Genetics |
10,782
/ 376,709
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
10,656
/ 329,538
|
| Biochemistry |
10,150
/ 368,904
|
| Organic chemistry |
8,268
/ 304,290
|
| Pathology |
8,266
/ 312,354
|
| Psychology |
8,096
/ 234,387
|
| Materials Science |
6,999
/ 225,476
|
| Geology |
5,975
/ 201,976
|
| Mathematics |
5,944
/ 178,987
|
| Optics |
5,802
/ 194,081
|
| Geography and Cartography |
5,783
/ 185,137
|
| Philosophy |
5,295
/ 136,557
|
| Political Science |
4,895
/ 133,917
|
| Sociology |
4,870
/ 165,719
|
| Surgery |
4,694
/ 129,131
|
| Law |
4,668
/ 125,897
|
| Statistics |
4,648
/ 150,645
|
| Ecology |
4,544
/ 192,281
|
| Psychiatry |
4,439
/ 140,071
|
| Immunology |
4,162
/ 152,068
|
| Paleontology |
4,014
/ 127,196
|
| History |
3,754
/ 99,333
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
3,727
/ 98,382
|
| Business |
3,515
/ 116,070
|
| Neuroscience |
3,470
/ 106,329
|
| Archaeology |
3,352
/ 94,201
|
| Economics |
3,186
/ 95,632
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
3,134
/ 104,852
|
| Linguistics |
2,971
/ 78,809
|
| Radiology |
2,934
/ 74,402
|
| Public Health |
2,926
/ 149,203
|
| Oncology |
2,730
/ 97,794
|
Annual publication & citation counts
6 Notable alumni
1. Giorgos Stathakis
1953-. (aged 73)
university teacher
economist
politician
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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2. Emmanouil Dermitzakis
1972-. (aged 54)
scientist
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...
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3. Archbishop Makarios of Australia
1974-. (aged 52)
Christian minister
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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4. Nektarios Tavernarakis
1967-. (aged 59)
geneticist
biologist
neuroscientist
molecular biologist
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...
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All 6 notable alumni
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