Quality Objectives
March 31, 2025 2025-06-17 6:41Quality Objectives
The University of Crete establishes clear and defined objectives to ensure and continuously improve the quality of its study programs, research and innovation activities, as well as its academic and administrative services.
Through these time-bound qualitative and quantitative objectives—which are measured and reviewed within the framework of the Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS, ΕΣΔΠ)—the University of Crete specifies its strategy in the field of quality assurance.
View the full text of the Quality Objectives of the University of Crete for 2025 here, as approved during the 524th Regular Session of the Senate on November 21, 2024.
Quality Objectives of the University of Crete by Axis:
AXIS: EDUCATIONAL POLICY
Strategic Axis 1
Enhancing the quality of education provided
1.1 Emphasis on high-quality teaching – Continuous improvement of teaching practices
1.2 Reform and modernization of study programs at all academic levels
AXIS: RESEARCH POLICY
Strategic Axis 2
Supporting and strengthening research activity and excellence
2.1 Optimizing research support mechanisms
2.2 Strengthening human resources (researchers, staff)
2.3 Development of large-scale research infrastructures
2.4 Improvement and upgrading of research and laboratory environments
AXIS: LIFELONG LEARNING AND EDUCATION
Strategic Axis 3
Continuous quality upgrade of training programs (KEDIVIM)
3.1 Enhancing KEDIVIM programs
3.2 Improving quality assurance processes in KEDIVIM
AXIS: OUTREACH AND INTERNATIONALIZATION
Strategic Axis 4
Strengthening international visibility and university rankings
4.1 Enhancing the UoC’s profile through international standards and modern communication approaches
4.2 Expanding the university’s international collaborations
Strategic Axis 5
Promoting internationalization
5.1 Increasing international mobility (students/staff)
5.2 Attracting international students
AXIS: SOCIETAL IMPACT, ECONOMIC TIES AND INNOVATION
Strategic Axis 6
Strengthening career development initiatives and societal engagement
6.1 Improving student support services for career placement and professional development
Strategic Axis 7
Boosting innovation and entrepreneurship support
7.1 Upgrading innovation/entrepreneurship support services
AXIS: IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT
Accessibility for all
8.1 Improving accessibility across both university campuses
Strategic Axis 9
Creating a favorable university environment and reinforcing UoC’s social orientation
9.1 Upgrading infrastructure
9.2 Enhancing digital skills of staff
9.3 Promoting a culture of equality, inclusion, counseling, and psychological support for the academic community
Strategic Axis 10
Focus on sustainable development
10.1 Energy upgrades and reducing the environmental footprint of UoC
10.2 Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into institutional operations
Previous years’ Quality Objectives
Quality Objectives of the University of Crete as approved during the 402nd Senate Meeting on 21/02/2019 and reviewed in the 408th Regular Senate Session on 16/05/2019.
Quality Objectives by Axis:
AXIS A: An international, modern, and innovative academic environment
AXIS B: An attractive hub for educating young scientists and responsible citizens
AXIS C: Resources for development and modernization
The University of Crete establishes clear and defined objectives to ensure and continuously improve the quality of:
its academic programs,
research and innovation activities, and
its scientific and administrative services.
Through these time-specific qualitative and quantitative objectives – which are measured and reviewed within the framework of the Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) – the University of Crete specifies its quality assurance strategy at the operational level
View here the full text of the University of Crete’s Quality Objectives, as approved during:
Quality Objectives by Axis:
AXIS A: An international, modern, and innovative academic environment
AXIS B: An attractive education center for young scientists and responsible citizens
The University of Crete establishes clear and well-defined objectives to ensure and continuously improve the quality of:
its academic programs,
research and innovation activities, and
its scientific and administrative services.
Through these time-bound qualitative and quantitative objectives – which are measured and reviewed within the framework of the Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) – the University of Crete specifies its quality assurance strategy at the operational level.
View here the complete text of the University of Crete’s Quality Objectives, as approved during the 484th Regular Senate Meeting on 19/05/2022.
Quality Objectives by Axis:
AXIS A: An international, modern, and innovative academic environment
- A1. Strengthening the institution’s international profile internally
- A2. High-quality research
- A3. Internationalization
- A4. Knowledge transfer to society
AXIS B: An attractive educational hub for young scientists and responsible citizens
The University of Crete establishes clear and defined objectives to ensure and continuously enhance the quality of:
its academic programs,
research and innovation activities, and
its scientific and administrative services.
Through these time-specific qualitative and quantitative targets – which are measured and reviewed within the framework of the Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) – the University of Crete refines its quality assurance strategy at the operational level.
View here the complete text of the University of Crete’s Quality Objectives, as approved during the 499th Regular Senate Session on 18/05/2023.
Quality Objectives by Axis:
AXIS A: An international, modern, and innovative academic environment
- A1. Enhancing international profile
- A2. High-quality research
- A3. Knowledge dissemination, utilization, and societal engagement
AXIS B: An attractive educational center for young scientists and responsible citizens
The University of Crete establishes clear and well-defined objectives to ensure and continuously improve the quality of:
its academic programs,
research and innovation activities, and
its scientific and administrative services.
Through these time-bound qualitative and quantitative targets—which are measured and reviewed within the framework of the Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)—the University of Crete refines its quality assurance strategy at the operational level.
View the full text of the University of Crete’s Quality Objectives here, as approved during the 524th Senate Meeting on 22/11/2024.
Quality Objectives by Axis:
AXIS A: An international, modern, and innovative academic environment
AXIS B: An attractive educational hub for young scientists and responsible citizens
