Everything you need for your new beginning!
Welcome to the University of Crete
Welcome Message to First-Year Students from the Rector of the University of Crete
Dear students,
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the University of Crete and congratulate you on your admission. Your success marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life, one that will offer you valuable knowledge, new experiences and significant prospects for the future.
By choosing the University of Crete, you become members of an academic community distinguished by the quality of its teaching and research, its respect for academic values and its continuous pursuit of progress. Here you will have the opportunity to broaden your horizons, develop your skills and collaborate with people who share the same passion for knowledge and science.
The years ahead will be full of new experiences, demands and creative challenges. We encourage you to make the most of every opportunity that university life offers, both through your studies and through your participation in the activities and initiatives of the university community.
The teaching staff, the administrative staff and all the services of the University will be by your side, aiming to support your efforts and help you successfully complete your studies.
We wish you a creative and meaningful student experience. Set high goals, believe in your abilities and make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead of you.
Welcome to the University of Crete!
The Rector
Professor Georgios M. Kontakis
Join the Library
At the Library you will find books, electronic resources and other useful tools, discover study spaces and get the guidance you need.
The Library introduces you to all of this through seminars starting from your first semester.
Visit its website check its announcements for the seminar schedule (Rethymno – Heraklion) and attend one of them.
Remember that attendance is mandatory in order to join the Library and activate your right to borrow books and/or other material for all the years of your studies.
Do you have a special need or a learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia)?
Let the Accessibility Unit know from the start, so it can support you in your studies.prosvasi@uoc.gr | +30 2810 - 394885
University of Crete Services
One account to unlock all digital services
From activating your academic account to registering for courses and textbooks, follow the essential steps you need to organize the start of your studies at the University of Crete quickly and easily.
Academic e-mail
Use your academic e-mail to contact the Secretariat, your instructors and all other University Services about study matters, requests and the documents you need.
To access your academic e-mail, visit the
Central E-mail Service:
mail.uoc.gr
Username: your academic e-mail
Password: the one you set when activating your account.
Access instructions:
https://www.dgu.uoc.gr/en/manuals/
Dedicated Webmail services:
• Department of Physics:
webmail.physics.uoc.gr
• Computer Science Department:
webmail.csd.uoc.gr
All communication with your Department and the University of Crete Services must be done exclusively through your academic e-mail.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE CENTRAL E-MAIL SERVICE →WiFi connection (Campus)
On the Rethymno and Heraklion campuses you can connect to the internet through the eduroam wireless network.
To connect, use:
Username: your academic e-mail
Password: the one you set when activating your account.
Connection instructions:
https://www.dgu.uoc.gr/en/manuals/
Για τη σύνδεσή σας χρησιμοποιήστε:
Username: το ακαδημαϊκό σας e-mail
Password: αυτό που ορίσατε κατά την ενεργοποίηση του λογαριασμού σας.
Οδηγίες σύνδεσης:
https://www.dgu.uoc.gr/en/manuals/
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
The VPN service lets you connect securely to the University of Crete internal network from wherever you are, giving you access to services that are only available through the institutional network.
Installation instructions:
VPN guides
To connect, use:
Username: your academic e-mail
Password: the one you set when activating your account.
Video Tutorial
Technical support whenever you need it
Need help?
The Helpdesk is there for you with any issue about your academic account, e-mail, the eduroam Wi-Fi connection and the VPN service, so you always have easy access to the University's digital services.
Everything you need for everyday life
By your side every step of the way
From meals and housing to sports and scholarships, the University of Crete offers services and benefits that make everyday student life easier and help you focus on your studies.
Meals & Restaurants
Free meals for those who are eligible.
There are two offices serving students, one on each campus, in Rethymno and Heraklion. Each serves the students of the University of Crete Departments/Schools in that city.
Service is provided:
Housing & Housing Allowance
The Student Welfare Offices on the Rethymno and Heraklion campuses also handle student housing and the housing allowance..
You can contact Student Welfare for:
University of Crete Sports Centers
The University of Crete Gyms in Rethymno and Heraklion offer a modern, safe and welcoming sports environment for students, staff and members of the wider community.
The Heraklion Gym has an indoor 25-metre swimming pool, a sports hall and a fitness room, with equipment for swimming, team sports, aerobic exercise and strength training.
The facilities are designed with a focus on comfort, safety and accessibility.
Get to know the spaces and make exercise part of your daily routine!
*The Rethymno Gym is managed by the Municipality of Rethymno.
Scholarships
The University of Crete and other public and private bodies offer scholarships and financial support for different stages and fields of study. Through the Career and Liaison Office you can stay informed about available opportunities and new calls.
Requirements and criteria vary by scholarship, so it is important to follow the relevant announcements and, for specialized scholarships, to also contact your Department's Secretariat.
Everything you need for your studies
Studies & Academic Support
From the Secretariat and the Library to technical support and connecting with the job market, the University of Crete offers services that support you at every stage of your studies and help you prepare for your next steps.
School and Department
Secretariats
Secretariats
Secretariats serve students:
- in person, on days and at times set by the Secretariat of your admitting Department and announced on the Department's website and notice boards. If you wish to be served through a third party, that person must hold an authorization from you.
- electronically, only through your academic e-mail, by writing to the e-mail address of your admitting Department's Secretariat.
- electronically, through eduportal under the «Certificates» option
University of Crete
Library
Library
The University Library, with two modern central facilities on the Rethymno and Heraklion campuses, is by your side throughout your studies, offering a rich collection of print and electronic books and journals, databases, archives of notable thinkers, films and disc books.
There you can consult or borrow material, deepen your knowledge, write your assignments and relax.
The Library is open to everyone and is here to support your exciting journey into knowledge. To make the most of what it offers, we recommend attending the information seminars on using the Library.
More information about the UoC Library Services is available on its website.
Looking to the future
Your career starts during your studies
The University of Crete Career and Liaison Office supports students in developing their professional path, from the first steps of their studies to after graduation. Through counselling, seminars, networking events and partnerships with organizations and businesses, it creates strong prospects for the future.
Internship is an important part of the education offered by the University. Our students can complement their academic knowledge with work experience and get first-hand contact with the working environment before they even graduate. Completing an Internship is decisive for their future career and helps trainees choose the path that truly suits them.
UoC alumni include a large number of highly successful entrepreneurs, business and organization executives, distinguished academics and researchers. The Career and Liaison Office draws on the experience of UoC alumni to help new students find the right career direction.
Support, equality and care for all
For you, every moment
At the University of Crete you are never alone. Psychological support, accessibility and rights-protection services are by your side, offering support, guidance and a safe environment throughout your student life.
Center for Psychological & Counselling Support (KE.PSY.S.Y.)
The Center provides individual psychological support and group psychological counselling to University of Crete students and staff, among others.
The Center provides individual psychological support and group psychological counselling to University of Crete students and staff, among others.
For information and contact details, visit the KE.PSY.S.Y. website.
Accessibility Unit
The Unit provides services to people with disabilities and people with special educational needs at the University of Crete.
The Unit provides services to people with disabilities and people with special educational needs at the University of Crete.
Gender Equality Committee (GEC)
The University of Crete Gender Equality Committee aims to promote equality and establish substantive equality at all levels of the Institution's organization and operation and in all procedures and aspects of academic life.
The University of Crete Gender Equality Committee aims to promote equality and establish substantive equality at all levels of the Institution's organization and operation and in all procedures and aspects of academic life.
Student Ombudsman
The Student Ombudsman acts as a mediator between students and faculty members or the University's administrative services. Its purpose is to help resolve problems related to student matters and to safeguard legality and respect for students' rights.
The Student Ombudsman acts as a mediator between students and faculty members or the University's administrative services. Its purpose is to help resolve problems related to student matters and to safeguard legality and respect for students' rights.
For information and contact details, visit the Student Ombudsman website.
Create unforgettable student memories
Beyond the classroom
Student life at the University of Crete extends far beyond the classroom, offering a dynamic environment full of creativity, collaboration and participation. Through student associations, cultural groups and dozens of activities in Rethymno and Heraklion, students can pursue their interests, develop new skills and build strong bonds with the university community.
From the Student Hangout in Rethymno to the Student Center in Heraklion, there are spaces hosting theatre, music, film, photography, arts, sports and volunteer groups. Active participation in these activities strengthens personal growth, promotes teamwork and turns the years of study into a well-rounded experience of knowledge, culture and creative expression.
