Dear students,
We would like to congratulate you on your success and wish you a great beginning in this new important chapter of your lives. We are pleased to welcome you to one of Greece’s largest and most dynamic universities.
Our goal is to provide you with all the tools that will enable you to contribute to your community and society as a whole. To achieve that, we systematically work on updating our curricula to meet the needs of modern science. We all make every effort to facilitate your adjustment to the academic environment and to ensure that you have a productive and enjoyable life in HMU.
Your efforts have earned you the advantage to attend a remarkable school. From now on, we urge you to make good use of the opportunities and motivations offered to you in this new environment.
Welcome!
Nikolaos Katsarakis,
Rector of the HMU
Make use of…
Online Services
Feel free to use all the services provided by my.TEIcrete. This service is the result of the unification of all electronic services of the entire HMU academic community. Immediately after your registration you will obtain data to activate your personal account, granting you access to services regarding your student pass, books, courses, notes, email@edu. For more relevant information please visit https://my.teicrete.gr/
Get Information…
Accommodation – Food Services of the Student Care Department
Make sure to learn timely about the conditions and criteria required to obtain a Student Food Card, so that you can enjoy your meals free of charge at the HMU restaurant. You could also secure a room at minimum cost in the facilities of the Student Residencies, which is located in Heraklion and accommodates up to 300 students. There are provisions to accommodate an equal number of students in the facilities of the HMU Schools and Departments in other prefectures of Crete.
https://www.hmu.gr/merimna/
Learn…
Central Library – Book Rental Services
Attend seminars organized on a regular basis, and as trained users of the library information system, explore and find literary references dictated by the educational and research requirements of your curriculum, as well as various other services that facilitate your studies. All services (book rental, inter-lending) and materials (books, articles, magazines, databases, etc.) are available online to every student from one end of Crete to the other. Specialized information sources are also available in regional departments, encompassing all fields and subjects of study.
http://www.lib.hmu.gr/
Enjoy…
Sports, Entertainment & Culture
Make physical exercise your daily routine at the fully equipped “Markos Karanastasis” indoor gym and learn more about participating in sports teams, i.e. football (soccer), basketball, volleyball, swimming, water polo, table tennis, shooting, martial arts, chess. After the students’ initiative, there are similar sports teams in several places in Crete, run in collaboration with regional institutions.
Develop new interests or cultivate your existing skills by participating in various activities and clubs (radio, theater, music, photography, hiking, film club, motorcycle club, etc.) that operate as cultural associations run by and for passionate and devoted students.
Healthy Living…
Healthcare Services (University Clinic)
Visit the University Clinic to obtain your personal health booklet. The Clinic is open daily from 8:00 to 14:00 in the School of Health Sciences (central building). Ask the specialized scientific staff (occupational health medical practitioner (OHMP) and nurse) about the required medical examinations, in case you wish to take up any sports activities that are freely available to all members of the academic community. Please call 2810 379166 for any emergency that can be immediately attended with basic treatment or for cases of prevention.
Find out about the CPSC
CPSC
The Counseling and Psychosocial Support Center (CPSC) is a new service available to all members of the university community. Its purpose is to provide help and support to all members of the HMU community in the process of adaptation in the educational environment, which can be challenging due to personal issues or stressful conditions. The services are provided completely free of charge and are governed by a strict protocol of privacy and medical confidentiality.
Plan your future…
Career & Employment Services
Plan your future… by making use of the various services offered by the Liaison and Internship Office, the ultimate goal of which is to help you in your career-making decisions and facilitate your integration in the market (postgraduate studies, scholarships, distance education programs, etc.).
Liaison Office
Visit the Liaison Office website for daily updates on career and employment opportunities, and attend events on education, professional orientation and counseling (career counseling workshops, career days, etc). You can also visit the Office in person and discuss your plans and concerns with a qualified career counselor.
Internship Office
Look for internships in Greece and abroad! Internships constitute an integral part of your studies and play a decisive role in your future career. An internship offers students a unique opportunity to come in direct contact with the workplace, to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired, and to formulate a more realistic idea of the conditions and the work environment they are about to enter. But most importantly, it helps student set professional goals and make realistic decisions concerning their future in the marketplace in areas that fit their academic profile, interests, inclinations and skills.
Discover…
Student Mobility Services, Department of Public & International Relations
Seek for opportunities to attend exchange & mobility programs in EU countries (Erasmus+), where you can carry out part of your studies or internship, through a network of collaborations with various educational institutions abroad. Find out promptly about conditions and eligibility criteria.