Strategic Planning
March 31, 2025 2025-06-17 6:32Strategic Planning
The University of Crete, like all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the country, are required to draw up a multi-year strategic plan focused on academic development, aligned with the national strategy programme for higher education, the national strategy for research and innovation, as well as the developments and the main objectives of the actions for higher education in the European and international area.
The strategic plan outlines the HEI’s strategy for its development at the local, national, European, and international levels, harmonized with its unique identity and mission across its various fields of activity.
Read the Strategic Planning 2024-2028 of the Institution, as approved at the 522nd/24.10.2024 regular meeting of the Senate.
Quality assurance governs all strategic axes of the University of Crete (UoC) horizontally, thereby demonstrating its significance and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Institution in achieving its strategic goals. It ensures the delivery of high-quality standards across all aspects of its activities.
The vision of the University of Crete (UoC) is to transform university education and research into an exciting experience for its students and researchers, through the continuous modernization of structures, functions, and the content of teaching and research. The UoC aims to play a significant role in 21st-century international academic life by adopting best international practices, fostering outreach, excellence, and innovation. It aspires to be the institution that pioneers the upgrading of the Greek public university and ensures its equal participation in international academic endeavors.
The mission of the University of Crete (UoC) is the creation and dissemination of scientific knowledge, the education of new scientists, and contributing to the advancement of human civilization. These goals are pursued through:
- The strong integration of research and teaching
- The promotion of scholarly discourse
- Fully developing the potential and talents of both faculty and students
