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Title: The Commons: Past and Present

Partners: University of Crete / University of Lyon (France) / University of Lodz (Poland) / University of Sassari (Italy)

Date start: 07/04/2025

Date Finish: 11/04/2025

ECTS: 3

TEACHING LANGUAGE: English

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Title: BLENDED INTENSIVE PROGRAM ON COGNITIVE DISORDERS

Partners: Crete/Heraklion–Valencia/Spain–Coibra/Portugal,Istanbul/Turkey

Date start: 05/05/2025

Date Finish: 09/05/2025

ECTS: 4

TEACHING LANGUAGE: English

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References

The international orientation of the University is reflected in its track record of collaborations with many of the leading research and educational organizations in Europe and by the opportunities offered to students and staff through its active participation in mobility and exchange programmes. 

Research: The research networks, groups, and projects currently active at the University of Crete can be accessed through the Faculty and Department sites. 

The research and associated educational/training opportunities of many groups within the University are expanded through their close collaboration with the Institutes of the Foundation for Research and Technology- Hellas (FORTH). 

Education: The University currently has over 300 bilateral agreements with partner Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through the ECs Lifelong Learning Programme/Erasmus as well as exchange agreements with other international partners, and participates in a wide range of educational and exchange programmes.

The University also participates in networks designed to facilitate scientific collaborations (eg the recently formed Network of Island Universities).

Policy: The University is a member of the European University Association, (EUA) a key stakeholder organization representing HEIs in the policy debates about the European Research Area and the European Higher Education Area.

A central database on the University's international profile/partnerships in education and research is currently under construction. 
In the meantime, for further information contact the International Relations Office.

For staff: 

Mobility agreement for  Staff Training

Mobility agreement for Staff Teaching

Grant agreement for Erasmus+ Teaching and Training (EN)

Check List Staff Mobility 

FACT SHEET 2022-2023

2020-2023 

For students: 

Learning  agreeement for Studies

Guidelines how to complete the Learning  agreeement for Studies

Learning agreement for Traineeships

Grant agreement for Erasmus+ Studies and Traineeships (EN)

Check List Student Mobility

Erasmus Student Charter

 For staff: 

Mobility agreement for  Staff Training

Mobility agreement for Staff Teaching

Grant agreement for Erasmus+ Teaching and Training (EN)

Check List Staff Mobility 

FACT SHEET 2020-2021

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 2019-2022 

For students: 

Learning Agreement for Studies

Learning agreement for Traineeships

Grant agreement for Erasmus+ for Studies & Traineeships

Check List Student Mobility

Erasmus Student Charter

For staff: 

Mobility Agreement for Teaching

Mobility Agreement for Training

Grant Agreement for Teaching/Training

Guidelines for Teaching/Training

Check List Staff Mobility

Fact Sheet 2019-2020

Learning Agreements for Studies

Guidelines for the Learning Agremeent for Studies

Grading Scale

Learning Agremeent for Traineeship

Guidelines for the Learning Agremeent for Traineeship

Mobility Agreement for Teaching

Mobility Agreement for Training

All Erasmus students must be nominated by their university.

If you would like to apply for an Erasmus mobility period at the University of Crete, at first, you need to be nominated by your sending institution. After we receive your nomination, we will send you an e-mail with instructions how to submit your application.

If you need some guidance on how to grade your language skills (self-assessment) please visit the Europass Language Passport website.
You will need to state whether you are applying for a single semester or the full year 

Nomination / Application deadlines 

Full year : June 15 
Winter semester : June 15
Spring semester: November 15

** Apply online **

(All personal data are processed in line with the PDF EACEA Privacy Statement on processing of personal data)

** Experience Questionnaire **

(All personal data are processed in line with the PDF EACEA Privacy Statement on processing of personal data)

Registration 

What you need to bring
Health insurance : Through your home university or directly through your home health authority apply for a European Health Insurance Card and bring this with you. It entitles you to full medical coverage while you are here.
If you are not eligible for the EHIC, request advice from your home university International Office about health and insurance cover for your period abroad, or contact us.

When you get here

On arrival - all incoming Erasmus students have to register first with the International Relations Officer responsible for the Department you will be in. You will be given the necessary admission document as an exchange student and after that you can enroll in the Department where you have been accepted.
On registration: the Department's Secretariat will provide you with

• a student identification card 'passo' which gives you right of access to all University facilities (libraries, sports facilities, etc) It also entitles you to reduced fares on public transport (bus, rail) and on ferries and some flights.

• Information on medical insurance/care procedures and facilities.

Entry visa & residence permits

For students from EU member states, the only document required to enter Greece is a passport or an identity card valid for the length of your stay.
If your country of origin is not an EU Member, you are advised to contact the Greek Embassy or Consulate in your home country for entrance regulations prior to your departure.
Usually, you will need a student visa in order to study at the University of Crete, and for this you will usually need a letter from the University of Crete (provided by the International Office) which states the reason for your visit and the duration of your stay.
A student visa is a 3-month single entry visa. On arrival, if your study period is longer than 3 months, you will need to apply for a residence permit which will be valid for the duration of your studies.
You will need to provide a number of documents including :

• 2 photocopies of your passport & your visa, verified as true copies
• Confirmation of scholarship from your home University (to be translated into Greek)

You will also need documents from the University & the International Office confirming your status as an Erasmus student registered at the University, and also copies of a health certificate confirming health examinations (x-ray and blood tests) which can be done here in every public hospital.
Applications for residence permits are made at the Immigration Office of the Municipality- in Heraklion at Monis Prevelis St. Tel: 2810 245102, /241902 and in Rethymno at the Immigration Office at Apolloniatou 6, Tel: +30 28310 20801.

For more information see Visa & Residence Formalities & contact usif you need advice or assistance.

The opportunities through the Erasmus+ programme for staff training placements are open to all staff - teaching, administrative and technical support staff.

The training period is usually for one week (5 working days) but can be up to 6 weeks. Monitoring visits are also possible.

Mobility grants are arranged through your home institutions.

Placements are not limited to current Erasmus partners, but a bilateral agreement between the University of Crete and the European institution needs to be in place. 

Contact us  for more information.

The International Office acts as a contact point for all visiting faculty and academic staff -whether you are planning to visit through independent bilateral arrangements or through your involvement in international educational and mobility programs. 

These include : 

• The People Programme /Marie Curie Actions and actions within the ECs framework for cooperation in higher education, notably the  Erasmus+ Programme

Current Erasmus+ actions: 

• Monitoring Visits
• International Credit Mobility (Εrasmus+ International)

External Programs & Policies 

• Erasmus Mundus
• External/Bilateral Cooperation

For the Erasmus+: we are always keen to hear from Departments or individuals wishing to establish a new Erasmus partnership. All such partnerships are subject to a Bilateral Agreement, indicating the subject area, the number of student/staff places on the exchange and the level (PhD, undergraduate, etc). The first point of reference is your academic contact in the University of Crete &/or the University's Departmental Coordinators. The University aims to establish strategic, long-term partnerships.

Erasmus Mundus

Erasmus Mundus  is a worldwide cooperation and mobility programme which provides support through 3 Actions to:

• higher education institutions that wish to implement joint programmes at postgraduate level or to set-up inter-institutional cooperation partnerships between universities from Europe and targeted Third-Countries;
• individual students, researchers and university staff who wish to spend a study / research / teaching period in the context of one of the above mentioned joint programmes or cooperation partnerships;
• any organisation active in the field of higher education that wishes to develop projects aimed at enhancing the attractiveness, profile, visibility and image of European higher education worldwide.

The University of Crete has a good track record in research and in competitive research calls, and benefits in this respect from close collaboration with the Institutes of the Foundation for Research and Technology- Hellas (FORTH) 

The research networks, groups, and projects currently active at the University of Crete can be accessed through the Faculty and Department sites

The University has adopted the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes international post-graduate and post-doctoral researchers studying and/or working for short or longer periods. 

The International Office acts as a contact point for visiting researchers and we will be glad to assist with both pre-arrival and post-arrival guidance. 

Useful information for researchers interested in working in Greece is available through the European mobility portal EURAXESS.

With the support of the European Commission through the Erasmus+ Programme the University of Crete has over 300 Erasmus exchange places for students from partner universities across Europe.

Before applying to the University of Crete as an Erasmus student, you need to be nominated by your home university.

Please check with your study advisor or Erasmus/International Office at your home university to see if there is an agreement with the University of Crete in your subject area. 

Each Inter-Institutional agreement specifies the number of students who can participate, their level (undergraduate &/or postgraduate), and the period /duration of the exchange visit. 

See Applications / Admissions Procedures.  

                                                   School of Medicine

Information guide for Erasmus Students - School of Medicine

*The School of Medicine only accepts nominated students from partner Universities for clinical practice at the University Hospital. Exceptions can be made for institutions who are willing to accept our students for traineeship and/or initiate an Agreement.*

When Can I study at UoC

Students can study here for a semester or a full academic year. The study period will depend on the signed agreement between the two universities.

Academic Year: September - June

Winter semester: September-January

Spring semester: February - May 

Academic Calendar  2026 - 2027

a. School of Social Sciences

b. School of Philosophy

c. School of Education

d. School of Medicine

e.School of Sciences and Engineering

Academic Calendar  2025 - 2026

a. School of Social Sciences

b. School of Philosophy

c. School of Education

d. School of Medicine

e. School of Sciences and Engineering

What Can I Study

Places are available for study courses or (in some Departments) placements in labs or clinical clerkships. 

The courses available to exchange students can be found on the Erasmus exchange agreement that exists between the two Institutions (Home and Host University) 

Course guides and information on other academic matters can be found in the University's Departmental websites.  


Credits and transcripts 

The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) helps students to keep track of their achievements and makes sure that an Erasmus exchange counts towards one’s degree. 

A full-time student can expect a normal academic workload of 30 ECTS credits in a single semester and 60 ECTS credits over a complete academic year. The credits allocated to courses and therefore the number of courses a student can take, may vary. 

Course guides and ECTS information can be obtained from theUniversity's Departmental websites &/or from the ErasmusDepartmental Coordinators.

Courses taken and results achieved will be listed on the student’s Academic Transcript. All students receive a copy of their Transcript of Records on completion of their studies; a copy is also sent to the home university. 

Languages

Greek is the official language of instruction. 

Depending on the course and class size, special arrangements for instruction in English may be possible for Erasmus+ students (to be discussed with each course coordinator). However, in most cases, taught courses are offered in Greek.  Students, who do not speak Greek, receive tutoring, supervision and in some Acad. Departments an examination in the English language. Alternatively, students can carry our related work under academic supervision.

• You can see the required language level for the Departments of Rethymnon campus here.
• In Heraklion, the School of Science & Engineering offers a variety of BA and MsC courses for Erasmus students in English* specific arrangements are made in collaboration with the Erasmus Acad. coordinator of each Dept.
• The School of Medicine requires Greek language (level B2) to attend courses and a high command of English* for clinical clerkships in the University Hospital. Therefore, students applying in the School of Medicine are strongly advised to only apply for clinical clerkships.

 *a certified B2 level of knowledge is required

Modern Greek Language Courses

The University of Crete as part of its international orientation offers a Greek language course, elementary, intermediate and advance, in both Campuses.

The Greek language courses in Rethymnon and Heraklion are organized for Erasmus+ students free of charge.

A small fee is charged to researchers in affiliated Institutions (FORTH, IMBBC, etc.)

For information please check here https://en.uoc.gr/studies-at-uni/greek-language.html


Accommodation

The University of Crete has no accommodation on campus for the general student population. 

The International Relations Office (IRO) advises and assists exchange students in finding accommodation at reasonable prices, in hostels or private apartments. Be sure to send your application in time to the relevant IRO contact person and state clearly your dates of arrival and departure.

The local ESN can also help you find accommodation, as they have an updated database of accommodation options for Erasmus students.

Note 

• On arrival - all students should be prepared to pay one month's rent in advance and a deposit equivalent to one month's rent
• Rent agreements do not usually include utilities bills (electricity, water, telephone)
• Furnished apartments are not usually provided with bed linen or towels

Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2014-2020 

The University of Crete is holder of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education after the submission of the Erasmus Policy Statement at Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission

Erasmus+ Programme 

The Erasmus+ programme aims to support actions in the fields of Education, Training, Youth and Sport for the period 2014-2020. 

Erasmus+ replaces seven programmes bringing together:

• the Lifelong Learning Programme (Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Comenius and Grundtvig)
• the Youth in Action programme
• five international cooperation programmes (Erasmus Mundus, Tempus, Alfa, Edulink, the programme for cooperation with industrialised countries)
• the new sport action.

Erasmus+ encourages individual mobility, transnational partnerships and alliances to foster cooperation between organisations and institutions and to stimulate knowledge and innovation in the field of education, training and youth. The new action of sport will support grassroots projects and cross-border challenges such as combating match-fixing, doping, violence and racism. 

Please click here to download the Erasmus+ guide. Useful links for the Erasmus+ programme: 

• http://ec.europa.eu/education/index_en.htm 
• http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus_en