The TEI, located on the beautiful island of Crete, was founded
in 1983 in order to provide Higher Technical Education to the students
of Greece. Since then it has expanded and developed considerably,
and now comprises the Schools of
Applied Technology (also in Chania and Rethimno)
Health & Welfare
Services
Management & Economics (also in Agio Nikolao and Ierapetra)
and
Agricultural Technology
assisted by he Departments of General Sciences, Foreign Languages
and Physical Education. Students at the TEI follow courses for
4 years including lectures and practical work in laboratories.
In addition, they complete a work placement and dissertation before
graduating.
Education at the TEI offers up to date training in technological
subjects and prepares students to develop into skilled, responsible
and qualified members of society. With a permanent teaching staff
of 200 and approximately 10.000 students the TEI of Heraklion
is a thriving academic community with an extensive library, student
halls of residence, sport facilities and a health center.
Official Holidays
28 October National Holiday
11 November Local Religious Holiday
17 November School Holiday
30 January School Holiday
25 March National and Religious Holiday
01 May Official Holiday
During Christmas and Easter holidays no classes are held for a
period of 15 days.
Grading System
10 - 8.5 |
Excellent |
A |
8.5 - 7 |
Very Good |
B |
6.9 - 6 |
Good |
C |
6.0 - 5 |
Satisfactory |
D |
4.9 - 0 |
Fail |
F |
Language Of Instruction
The language of instruction at the TEI of Crete is Greek. Therefore
a good knowledge of Greek is essential for regular students. However,
special arragements are made for certain number of courses for Erasmus
students who wish to follow regular courses. After consultation
with the teaching staff, the student can register for a certain
course and will have to study from English literature and be given
a seperate examination at the end of the term. Additionally, a few
courses are taught in English and there are plans for some more
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