University of Crete
SMASH Associate partner
The University of Crete (UoC) is recognized as one of Greece’s top research universities, UoC consistently ranks high in national and European scientific indicators, normalized to size. The international orientation of the University is reflected in its track record of collaborations with many of the leading research and educational institutions in Europe and worldwide, as well as active promotion of mobility and exchange programmes. Research and research training at all levels benefits also from the de facto regional cluster of research institutions i.e. the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), the Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology & Aquaculture (IMBBC), the University General Hospital (PagNi) as well as the other Higher Education Institutes in Crete.
The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the UoC is renowned for its excellence in research and education. It offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that cover a wide range of fields, including pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and interdisciplinary studies. The department focuses on fostering a strong mathematical foundation while encouraging innovative research in areas such as mathematical modeling, data science, machine learning, and computational mathematics.