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About
The University of Crete is a multi-disciplinary, research-oriented institution in Crete, Greece, located in the cities of Rethymno and Heraklion.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 28 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,551
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 22.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 64 : 36
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Classics & Ancient History | 51-150 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Biological Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | =375 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =436 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =625 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =709 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =874 | 47.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Crete?
University of Crete's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =649, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =667.
When was University of Crete founded?
University of Crete was founded in 1973.
What are the top subjects at University of Crete?
Top subjects at University of Crete include: Classics & Ancient History, Human Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Pharmacy & Pharmacology.
Where is University of Crete located?
University of Crete is located in Rethymno, Greece.