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Technical University of Crete

History

On July 17th 1977, the first Executive Committee of the Institution convened under the presidency of Professor Perikles Theoharis and in the presence of the then Minister of National Education G. Rallis, consisting of the Mayor of the City of Chania and the President of the Western Crete Section of the Technical Chamber of Greece.

Education

TUC's first concern is to provide its students with an education that combines vigorous academic study and excitement of discovering new knowledge with actual support and offer of intellectual stimuli within the framework of a dynamic academic community.

Spanning five Engineering Schools - production engineering & management, mineral resources engineering, electronic & computer engineering, environmental engineering, architectural engineering - and corresponding postgraduate and doctoral study programmes that cover a wide range of the engineering science , the Technical University of Crete offers an education that is of the highest standards and recognized status.

Research

The Technical University of Crete is particularly active in conducting basic and applied research. The research and development projects, managed by the Research Committee, are funded by the European Union, the General Secretariat for Research and Technology, the Ministry of Education, the Region of Crete, local administration organizations and many private businesses. A large number of TUC undergraduate and postgraduate students are employed in these projects; in this way, they benefit from the best possible training and they familiarize with conducting research.

Career

The Career Services Office of the Technical University of Crete is funded by the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs and the European Union, within the framework of the Operational Programme for Education and Initial Vocational Training of the 3rd Community Support Framework.

The main mission of this service is to offer systematic information to TUC students and alumni on:
  • postgraduate studies
  • successful career planning
  • employment opportunities in private or public enterprises as well as self-employment opportunities.

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Technical University of Crete Scholarships

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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
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ACES Education Fund
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
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ServiceScape
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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U.S. government
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Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
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Mozida Foundation
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Grant
90000 AUD
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World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Ramsay Centre
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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3000 USD
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Grant
3000 USD
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
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iVisa
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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1000 USD
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30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
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500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
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Grant
1350 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
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Leopold Figl Foundation
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
Spreadsheet Gladiator Scholarship
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University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1201 -200
2023
1001 -200
2022
801
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
1401
2023
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2022
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Housing services

The University Hall of Residences, built on TUC Campus in Kounoupidiana, can accommodate up to 78 students.

There are three main buildings with 70 single-bed rooms and 4 double­ bed rooms, all of which are furnished. have private bathrooms, phone for incoming calls and use of phone cards, as well as Wi-Fi Internet access.

There are 11 common areas for all the students staying at the Halls with lounges, TV sets, refrigerators, kitchenettes, a phone and 2 lifts. There are also laundry facilities, a first-aid room, maintenance facilities and a 24hour surveillance security.

Library services

The major core of the library's collection includes loan material. All TUC members as well as the students of the Technological Institute of Crete and residents of Chania can sign up. The Library uses the GEAC-Advance automated system for managing and accessing its material. 

ICT services

  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Acess (Wi-Fi)
  • Access to Computer Labs
  • Computer Labs (ISC)
  • Wired Access (office, home)
  • VPN Service
  • e-Services Account

Campus life

The campus is undoubtedly the heart of TUC: students, professors, lab technicians, administrative employees, all meet on campus on a daily basis.

Common reference points of all students are the Library, the IT & Communications Centre, the Hall of Residences, the University Restaurant and Cafeterias as well as the Sports Facilities.

And because your time as a student should not be spent only on books and studying, make sure you discover a life outside classrooms and lecture halls, even more interesting and exciting, by participating in one of the student groups and associations , which set the tone on campus!

Sports facilities

TUC provides University students with a wide range of sports programmes and recreational activities. All programmes aim to improve the quality of life of the students through sports, games, tournaments and physical activity. 

Student clubs

It is through the unions that student views are represented on all the major university committees, particularly regarding the academic and social life of the students. There are five student unions at TUC as well as an interdepartmental Student Union. These are:

  • The Student Union of the Technical University of Crete
  • The Student Union of the School of Production Engineering and Management
  • The Student Union of the School of Mineral Resources Engineering
  • The Student Union of the School of Electronic and Computer Engineering
  • The Student Union of the School of Environmental Engineering
  • The Student Union of the SChool of Architectural Engineering

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