The University of Crete sets clear and explicit goals to ensure and continuously improve the quality of our curricula, research and innovation activities, as well as the University’s scientific and administrative services.
The University’s strategy on quality assurance is translated into time-specific, qualitative and quantitative goals which are regularly monitored, measured and reviewed in the context of the IQAS.
The University Senate approved the Quality Assurance Goals (#402/21-2-2019) and reviewed and endorsed the associated action plan (#408/16-5-2019). The full text is available here in Greek (pdf).
University of Crete Quality Assurance Goals
Axis A: An international, forward-looking and creative academic environment
A1. Strengthening the international profile within the University
- A1.1. Increase the numbers of international teaching and research staff
- A1.2. Increase the numbers of foreign postgraduate and undergraduate students
A2. High Quality Research
- A2.1. Increase research funding at UoC
- A2.2. Facilitate the development of interdisciplinary research groups and interdisciplinary research programmes within the University
- A2.3. Develop innovative ideas
- A2.4. Develop joint research and development programmes with public and private bodies and civil society organizations
- A2.5. Economic and social impact assessment
- A2.6. Register and monitor research performance
A3. Internationalization
- A3.1. Participate in networks of strategic alliances with universities around the world with similar and / or complementary characteristics.
- A3.2. Exploit the comparative advantages of Crete to increase the scope of international educational and research activities.
- A3.3. Map and develop collaborations of academic staff with the world's leading universities and research centers.
A4. Knowledge transfer to society
- A4.1. Strengthen extracurricular channels of communication in wider areas of scientific, technological and social development
- A4.2 Promote achievements, best practices and communication channels for the dissemination of scientific knowledge in society
Axis B: An attractive educational centre for young scientists and responsible citizens
B1. Education
- B1.1. Regular updating and accreditation of all degree programmes
- B1.2. Expand the University’s scholarship provision to students in all degree cycles
- B1.3. Increase student participation in mobility programmes
- B1.4. Integrate new technologies in teaching and research and ‘train the trainers’ in new teaching methods
- B1.5. Introduce academic foundation courses: introducing social responsibility, economics, sustainability; research methodology, evaluating scientific data, writing and presentation skills.
- B1.6. Improve student: staff ratios according to international standards
B2. Interdisciplinary and novel study programmes
- B2.1. Strengthen the cooperation between UoC Departments in the organization and implementation of existing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.
- B2.2. Establish study programmes (undergraduate and postgraduate) in subjects in high demand from society and the economy
B3. Nurturing the professional development of our graduates
- B3.1. Strengthen the institutional structures for internships and traineeships
- B3.2. Create better communication forums with alumni
- B3.3. Survey of graduates’ careers and their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of their education at UoC
- B3.4. Expand job fair type activities for final year students and potential employers
- B3.5. Organize complementary training programmes and knowledge updates in areas that increase the competitiveness of our graduates
Axis C: Resources for Development and Modernization
- C1. Improve Infrastructure: to ensure and maintain the necessary infrastructure for all academic activities and student welfare
- C2. Ensure adequate funding and improve financial management
- C3. Ensure development of human resources and services