University of Crete Plans New School of Pharmacy in Heraklion

Monday, 18 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Discussions are underway about establishing a new School of Pharmacy at the University of Crete, based in Heraklion. The proposal was highlighted by Aristotle Skountakis, President of the Heraklion Pharmacists Association, in a recent interview. If approved, the school would expand the university's medical and health sciences programs, reinforcing Heraklion's role as the island's academic and healthcare hub. For visitors, this signals continued investment in Crete's healthcare infrastructure, which includes well-equipped hospitals and pharmacies across the island. Tourists can already find pharmacies (marked with a green cross) throughout Heraklion and major resort towns, with staff often speaking English. No immediate changes affecting visitors are expected from this proposal at this stage.