Hellenic Mediterranean University

The Hellenic Mediterranean University-HMU was founded during the reformation process of the Hellenic Higher Education system, which took place in Greece in 2019, as the evolution of the Technological Educational Institute of Crete (TEI-C, founded in 1983). HMU has its main campus in Heraklion, Crete, and branches in Chania, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos and Sitia. It currently consists of 5 Faculties and 11 Academic Departments, with approximately undergraduate and postgraduate students and around 400 permanent and part-time teaching and research staff. The University provides high-quality undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral education in the fields of Engineering, Management and Economics, Health and Welfare, Agriculture and Music & Opto-acoustics Technology, and conducts high-impact research in the aforementioned subjects, which is reflected in scientific publications in high-profile scientific journals and in the success in undertaking and participating in research programs, both national and international. HMU utilizes the research outcomes for the benefit of the society, contributes to the professional specialization of young scientists, develops collaborations with educational and research institutions in Greece and abroad and undertakes research, development and consulting activities in cooperation with national and international organizations. HMU is a member of the ATHENA European University consortium (Advanced Technology Higher Education Network Alliance). The ATHENA European University aims to deliver inclusive, innovative, high quality international education & research permanently aligned with global market needs, addressing societal and environmental challenges as well as European research priorities, thus granting the highest employability standards, effective career transitions to our students and added value to our educational ecosystem.