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University of Crete

Average cost of a list of goods and services one needs while in Crete in Euro 

Transportation

Rent per Month 

One way ticket

1.2

Monthly Bus card

40

1-bedroom apt. in city center

350

1-bedroom apt. outside center

250

3-bedroom apt. in city center

550

3-bedroom apt. outside city center

400

Shopping

Milk

1.1

Loaf of Bread

1.07

Local Cheese (1kg)

11

Oranges (1kg)

0.95

Potatoes (1kg)

0.95

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

0.5

Eating out

Meal, inexpensive restaurant

10

3 course Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant 35

35

Local beer

3.5

Imported beer

3.5

Cappuccino

2.75

International Program in Medicine

School of Medicine UoC

Design of the Undergraduate Studies Programme 

The beginning

 The Medical School of the University of Crete was established in 1983 and admitted its first students in 1984. One of the biggest medical and research complexes in Greece located about 7 km from Heraklion, the campus includes a spacious and functional 24,000 square meter, ten-wing building and a modern, well-equipped University Hospital. 

 

Current Status and Future 

The Medical School of the University of Crete has always aspired to become a modern teaching and research centre committed to excellence in education and training of students, physicians and biomedical scholars. Since its inception, it has established a great number of activities and interventions in education, research, and health care and has collaborated with scientific and social sectors in Greece and abroad.

The School has achieved international recognition, as evidenced by the participation of several of its faculty members in the executive boards, administrative committees, and councils of European or World scientific associations and professional organizations. Faculty members are active members of Editorial Boards of scientific journals as well as decision-making bodies of funding institutions. Several Divisions of the School and individual faculty members have longstanding collaborations with the World Health Organization and the Commission of the European Union.
In the years ahead the Medical School of the University of Crete aspires to maintain its position in the centers of excellence in Biomedical Sciences.

The University Hospital The University Hospital of Heraklion is closely connected to the School of Medicine. Its main functions are: 

  • to provide outstanding secondary and – mainly – tertiary specialized health care to the people of Crete and the southern Aegean islands 
  • to provide the highest level of clinical training and education to 
  • the medical students of the University of Crete, 
  • the nursing students of the Technological Educational Institute of Heraklion, 
  • medical residents (full clinical and laboratory training residency programs in all medical specialties plus a great number of sub-specialties). 
  • to provide Continuing Medical Education programs to medical specialists and health professionals. 

 

Breakthrough publication from the group of Prof. G. Chamilos
Breakthrough research performed at the University of Crete School of Medicine and collaborators, lead by Professor George Chamilos, was published at the scientific journal "Nature" showing how Albumin orchestrates the host defense against mucormycosis, an...
Season’s Greetings
May the festive season bring you an abundance of health, joy, and blessings, extending to all those you hold dear. As we usher in the New Year, may it be graced with endless moments of creativity, harmony, and growth, both personally and professionally! Wishing you a...
Welcome activities for our new freshers!
With great joy and emotion we welcomed the third cohort of Medical students in the International Program in Medicine. These bright young minds coming from 15 different countries are beginning their journey in medical education at the warm and supportive University of...
Information Session on the New Erasmus Call for Traineeship Mobility abroad
An information session on Erasmus+ Traineeship opportunities took place for English-speaking students of the University of Crete.Students interested in gaining international experience through the Erasmus+ Traineeship program are welcome to apply to our latest Erasmus...
Season’s Greetings

Season’s Greetings

May the festive season bring you an abundance of health, joy, and blessings, extending to all those you hold dear. As we usher in the New Year, may it be graced with endless moments of creativity, harmony, and growth, both personally and professionally! Wishing you a...

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Welcome activities for our new freshers!

Welcome activities for our new freshers!

With great joy and emotion we welcomed the third cohort of Medical students in the International Program in Medicine. These bright young minds coming from 15 different countries are beginning their journey in medical education at the warm and supportive University of...

read more