Services provided to students
June 6, 2025 2025-06-06 9:03Services provided to students
The University of Crete has the necessary structures and services to serve both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
UC Library
The UC Library is one of the most well organized in Greece with two premises in Rethymno and Heraklion that adequately serve students and teaching – research staff in both humanities and sciences and medicine. The equipment of the library includes personal computers for access to electronic sources of information, printers, scanners and photocopiers that are available at least 12 hours on a daily basis.
Electronic Services
The Electronic Services that students have access to through their institutional accounts include, among others, email, access to StudentsWeb and the e-learning system of the University of Crete e-learn, access to the wireless network, remote access service (VPN), access to Library services (prints / photocopies, institutional repository) etc.
Student Ombudsman
The Student Ombudsman mediates between students and professors or administrative services of the Institution and generally ensures the observance of legality in student matters, always within the framework of academic freedom and the proper functioning of the Institution.
Student Center
The Student Center in Heraklion houses most of the cultural groups and has a theater stage for performances and events, a radio station, a recording studio, a photography darkroom, a student hangout and a restaurant
Employment and Career Structure
The Employment and Career Structure (DASTA) supports students and graduates in finding work, ensures their proper information and develops partnerships with external bodies.
University Gym
The University Gym in Heraklion operates daily and has a complete sports center with an indoor gym fully equipped with cardiorespiratory and muscular strengthening equipment, an indoor swimming pool of 25 meters, an indoor basketball court and many different sports teams in which students can participate.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center offers undergraduate and postgraduate students psychological support in occasional difficulties related to developmental and personal and/or adjustment problems and support for students with special educational needs, disabilities and learning difficulties.