Departmental bilateral agreements with EU Universities
Incoming students in the past 5 years (2020-2025)
International Credit Mobilities (ICM) implemented since 2017
thousand € in ICM, the highest budget allocation among Greek HEIs
BIP The University of the Future 2026 (For Staff)
Develop awareness of key transformations in higher education, including artificial intelligence, digital credentials, European University Alliances, Open Science, and the CoARA agreement.
BIP Emerging Materials 2026
Emerging functional materials and their applications in sensing, Internet of Things, robotics and automation.
BIP Leadership and Soft Skills 2026
Develop leadership and transversal competencies in academic, professional, and intercultural contexts.
BIP AI Tools for Learning and Innovating 2026
Strengthen fusion skills by integrating AI literacy with human expertise.
BIP Environment and Sustainable Development, April 20-24, 2026
Explore the cultural, economic, political, social, and ecological dimensions of environmental issues and sustainable development.
Sharing ERASMUS experiences! March 30
IRO-HMU is organizing, for the second time, an event focused on sharing Erasmus+ experiences,...
3rd HMH-Africa Week, Heraklion May 18-22
Africa Week @ HMU continues its thematic journey in 2026, building on the discussions and...
13th International Week, Chania, May 25-29
The International Week of the Hellenic Mediterranean University is an annual international...
HMU ERASMUS Information Session for Students
Το Γραφείο Διεθνών Σχέσεων του ΕΛΜΕΠΑ διοργανώνει διαδικτυακή ενημέρωση για τις δυνατότητες...
Talks and lectures
HMU-IRO brings together a selection of inspiring talks, guest lectures, and academic events hosted or promoted by HMU, including contributions from the ATHENA European University network. From cutting-edge research to pressing global challenges, these sessions feature distinguished speakers from across disciplines and institutions. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or curious learner, you’re invited to explore new ideas, broaden your academic horizons, and connect with an international scientific community.
Seminar: Engaging Game Design: Design Your Career Game, 14&15 January 2026
Creative gamification workshop exploring game principles to enhance motivation, learning, and career readiness through teamwork and interactive design.
Seminar: Life Cycle Thinking, 13 January 2026
Seminar on life cycle thinking and digital tools to assess sustainability impacts across product and building lifecycles.
ATHENA TALKS: “Does AI Offer Solutions for Hydroclimatic Extremes?”, 27th of June 2025
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming ATHENA Talk on Friday, June 27th at 10:00 CET,...
ATHENA TALKS: “Autonomous Robots in Agriculture: How far are we?”, 20th of June 2025
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming ATHENA Talk (Athena European...
Newsletter #12
€520k KA131, strong mobility; HOPE & LEAD CBHE; new EMDM joint MSc; Ningbo Summer School; Debrecen & FINI visits; Romania pacts; 33 ATHENA Talks; EAIE, IVEC & SafeHeraklion 2025
Newsletter #11
HMU–WVU MoU, 2nd HMU–African Week, Applied Sustainability Summer School, ATHENA & HEROES updates, two new joint MScs, Prof. Kymakis to EURASC, NAFSA 2025, 12th International Week, BIPs, EEITE 2025, IVEC 2025, and more!
Newsletter #10
New IRO Director; €591k KA171 lead; EU Careers Ambassador; IVEC 2025 host; EMINENT MSc semester; BIP Emerging Materials; ATHENA Talks; 2nd HMU–African Week; NAFSA 2025; 12th Int’l Week; EEITE 2025
Newsletter #9
ATHENA & HEROES updates, EMINENT MSc launch, Erasmus Days & ATHENA Talks, math-teaching seminars, Intl. Weeks, COILs & BIPs, Stanford 2% list, EIC ELEGANCE, INFRACHIP, plus student & ESN news.
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Intro to Hellenic Mediterranean University
The Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) was established in 2019 as a continuation and upgrade of the ex-Technological Educational Institute of Crete. The University has been transformed from an Applied Sciences University to a Research University (the law allows the HMU to offer Ph.D. degrees). The HMU has campuses all over Crete, with the main campus being based in Heraklion. It contains five schools with 11 Departments. On top of the undergraduate programs, HMU contains/offers 15 Postgraduate degrees (MSc). Research in HMU is supported and hosted in our newly established research center where all HMU research teams belong two one of the six research Institutions HMU is part of the European University ATHENA (Advanced Technology Higher Education Network Alliance). For more information about HMU, please check our factsheet or visit our website.
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