Dear First-Year Students,
On behalf of our academic community, I warmly welcome you to the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) and congratulate you on your success in the Panhellenic exams! The trust shown by each of the 1,750 new students in choosing HMU fills us with both pride and a deep sense of responsibility. We promise to stand by your side throughout your academic journey, continuously striving to improve the quality of education and the conditions of your studies.
We encourage you to actively participate in your courses from the very first day, to discover the excitement of the field you have chosen, to be responsible and demanding of yourselves, but also to enjoy this beautiful and unique period of your life here in welcoming Crete.
The eleven (11) academic departments of HMU offer study programmes designed in line with the latest scientific developments and the needs of the job market. Special emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. Research conducted in the university’s advanced lab facilities is an integral part of your studies, and your involvement in research projects will provide you with valuable experience and contribute to the production of new knowledge.
Over the past few years, HMU has become a highly outward-looking institution, developing international partnerships with universities across Europe and beyond. These collaborations allow our students to study abroad, participate in short training programmes or research projects, and discover other cultures and ways of life.
HMU is, above all, a student-centered university, offering high-quality services to its student community:
- Free student housing in university dormitories with 296 beds in Heraklion and 23 in Sitia, and rented rooms in other cities
- Free meals for approximately 2,700 students
- A university library with dedicated facilities for print-disabled students
- A student health clinic
- Psychological, social support, and career counseling services
- A modern sports center on the Heraklion campus
We also support the operation of various scientific, cultural, athletic, and volunteer student groups to encourage your creativity and engagement.
Dear Students,
The Hellenic Mediterranean University is constantly evolving, investing in academic quality, cutting-edge research, and innovation. We offer you many opportunities—take advantage of them! We invite you to become the most vibrant and active part of our community, contributing with your creativity, energy, and ideas.
We wish you all a wonderful academic year, full of health and progress. We look forward to seeing you at our welcome event on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 12:00 on the Heraklion campus!
Warm regards,
Professor Nikos Katsarakis
Rector of the Hellenic Mediterranean University