Hellenic Mediterranean University

About

Located in Heraklion, Greece, Hellenic Mediterranean University is a public institution recognized for its strong emphasis on applied sciences, engineering, and agricultural technology. Its top academic faculties include the School of Engineering and the School of Agricultural Sciences, both of which integrate rigorous theoretical training with hands-on research. For international students, the university offers a welcoming environment supported by an Erasmus+ office that coordinates student mobility and exchange opportunities across Europe. While many undergraduate degrees are taught in Greek, the institution increasingly provides English-taught postgraduate courses and specific module options for visiting international scholars. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its strategic location on the island of Crete, allowing students to combine technical studies with unique research opportunities in Mediterranean ecology, renewable energy, and regional agriculture.

Background

The Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU; Greek: Ελληνικό Μεσογειακό Πανεπιστήμιο, ΕΛΜΕΠΑ) is a public tertiary education institution in Greece, with headquarters in Heraklion, Crete, and branches in Chania, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, and Sitia. The Hellenic Mediterranean University was founded on 25 April 2019. As of February 2024 it consists of six Faculties, with more than 12,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and approximately 400 teaching staff and research staff. The Hellenic Mediterranean University is a continuation of the dissolved Technological Educational Institute of Crete.

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