University of Crete
Living in Crete
Studying in Crete offers a unique environment to combine state of the art medical training with the opportunities offered when living in one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean
The island of Crete
The island of Crete is the largest in Greece located in the heart of the east Mediterannean and has always been at the crossroad of civilizations. Historical sites are throughout the island, bledned with unique nature. Pristine beaches, impressive mountains and fertile valleys form the a diverse and unique landscape. Afterall, Crete is a place filled with beauty that can take a lifetime to uncover.
The city of Heraklion
Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region’s most fascinating and vibrant cities. It is full of places to discover. Heraklion combine a past full of history, a vibrant student life and great cultural events that reflect its location at the crossroads of three continents.
The University of Crete Heraklion Campus
Cultural, social, and sporting activities together with wide ranging extra-curricular academic events combine to make campus life stimulating. Campus life together with the lively social environments of the Heraklion campus are further enriched by community access to University sport, museum, and library facilities, schools liaison, public lectures and events, volunteer activities, and multiple regional and community partnerships.
Living in Crete
Crete offers a vibrant academic, cultural and social life in a unique environment
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
1.5
Loaf of Bread
1.20
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
