Secures the Top Spot Among Participating Greek Universities

For the second consecutive year, the University of Crete is ranked first among Greek universities that participated in the THE World University Ranking 2024. Despite the increased number of universities evaluated this year (1904 compared to 1799 last year), the University of Crete holds a position between 501-600, sharing the top spot among Greek universities with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

The World University Rankings, for its 20th year, focuses on research-oriented universities, rather than the entirety of tertiary education institutions, which exceed 20,000 worldwide. To measure university performance in teaching, research quality and its impact, knowledge transfer, and international orientation, the ranking house uses 18 indicators distributed across five pillars.

Specifically, the University of Crete significantly outperforms its general ranking in research quality, securing the 402nd position globally. It’s noteworthy to mention the commendable rating it received for industry income, an indicative metric for knowledge transfer.

The position that the University of Crete holds in a globally recognized ranking institution for another year is a testament to the continuous efforts of the academic community in advancing its scholars, researchers, and students.

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