Program Structure

The doctoral program of PEM School is regulated by the Greek legislation and a decision of the university senate..

Requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy:

• a minimum of 30 ECTS of coursework, or at least four graduate level courses; all courses must be passed in the first two years
• submission of annual progress reports
• fulfillment of educational tasks (exams proctoring, teaching, etc.) assigned by the school and the PhD supervisor
• completion of original research work leading to a doctoral dissertation
• two publications in refereed journals and conferences (one journal publication minimum)
• successful dissertation defense before the doctoral examination committee.

The program length is at least three years and at most six; the School Assembly may upon request approve a maximum of two years extension.

Fulfillment of the above requirements leads to the award of Doctoral Diploma and the title of

Doctor of the Technical University of Crete.