The results of the Panhellenic Examinations for admission to higher education for the 2026–2027 academic year confirm the steadily upward trajectory of Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), which continues to strengthen its position among Greece’s most dynamic regional public universities.
HMU recorded an overall programme occupancy rate of 88%, ranking fourth among Greece’s regional universities. This performance reflects the University’s growing appeal among prospective students and confirms its consistent path of development.
Equally significant is the fact that 65% of the students admitted to Hellenic Mediterranean University had ranked HMU among their first three preferences in their university application form. This placed HMU third among Greece’s regional universities. This indicator is considered one of the most reliable measures of a university’s attractiveness, as it reflects the candidates’ deliberate choice of institution.
Furthermore, HMU ranks third among regional universities in terms of the number of candidates who selected it as their first choice.
The performance of the Departments of the School of Engineering, which was established in April 2025, is particularly encouraging. The Department of Mechanical Engineering recorded the largest increase in admission scores among all HMU Departments, rising by 1,890 points, or 15.10%, and reaching an admission threshold of 14,405 points.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering recorded an increase of 1,570 points, or 13.63%, reaching an admission threshold of 13,090 points.
Similarly, the Department of Electronic Engineering in Chania recorded an increase of 894 points, corresponding to 8.88%.
Commenting on the announcement of the results, the Rector of Hellenic Mediterranean University, Professor Nikos Katsarakis, stated:
“The results of this year’s Panhellenic Examinations represent a particularly positive development for Hellenic Mediterranean University. The high occupancy rates across our Departments and, above all, the fact that almost two out of every three admitted students ranked HMU among their first three preferences confirm that the University is steadily earning the trust of young people and their families.
This trust constitutes the most meaningful recognition of the systematic efforts made by the entire university community to continuously improve education, research and the services provided to our students.
The particularly positive performance of the Departments of the School of Engineering is associated both with the strong demand for engineering disciplines and with the establishment of the School of Engineering in 2025, together with the full recognition of the professional rights of its graduates. These developments further enhance the University’s visibility and competitiveness.
We remain firmly committed to investing in the quality of education, research, internationalisation, engagement with society and links with the labour market, so that Hellenic Mediterranean University increasingly becomes a conscious and well-informed choice for young people across the country.”
