TEI of Crete

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name =Technological Educational Institute of Crete
native_name =Τεχνολογικό Εκπαιδευτικό Ίδρυμα Κρήτης


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city =Heraklion
state =Crete
country =Greece
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website = [http://www.teicrete.gr www.teicrete.gr]

The Technological Educational Institute of Crete ( _el. Τεχνολογικό Εκπαιδευτικό Ίδρυμα Κρήτης), 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:
* [http://www.teicrete.gr/tei/en/ekpaideysh/sxoles/stef_en.php Applied Technology] (also in Chania and Rethimno)
* [http://www.teicrete.gr/tei/en/ekpaideysh/sxoles/seyp_en.php Health & Welfare Services]
* [http://www.teicrete.gr/tei/en/ekpaideysh/sxoles/sdo_en.php Management & Economics] (also in Agios Nikolaos and Ierapetra) and
* [http://www.teicrete.gr/tei/en/ekpaideysh/sxoles/steg_en.php Agricultural Technology]

assisted by the 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.

Instruction at the TEI includes training in technological subjects and aim to prepare 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.

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 arrangements are made for certain number of courses for Erasmus students who wish to follow regular courses. After consultation with the teaching staff, students can register for a certain course and will have to study from English literature and be given a separate examination at the end of the term. Additionally, a few courses are taught in English and there are plans for some more.

See also

* List of universities in Greece
* Crete

External links

* [http://www.teicrete.gr/ Official page]
* [http://www.teicrete.gr/tei/en/ekpaideysh/spoudastika/erasmus/index1024.htm Erasmus Students]