The Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) coordinates all of the University’s quality assurance and evaluation processes and is responsible for the organization and implementation of the University of Crete's  Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS).

The University’s QA system aims to continually improve the quality of education and research work provided as well as the effective operation and performance of its services so as to ensure the standards set are appropriate and being met in accordance with the principles and guidelines of the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE).