Living in Heraklion: guides for students and researchers
What we tell every tenant before they arrive: getting to campus, what things cost, the paperwork, and which part of town suits whom.
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Avoid rental scams in Heraklion: the checks to make before you pay
Renting in Heraklion from abroad? The checks to make before sending money: a live video tour, the landlord's name, a written contract and bank transfer.
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Bus to the University of Crete, PAGNI, FORTH and HMU in Heraklion
Which Heraklion bus serves Voutes, PAGNI, FORTH and HMU: lines 11 and 12, first and last buses, fares, the 30-day card and the student-fare catch.
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Cost of living in Heraklion for students in 2026: a real budget
Rent, bills, food and bus fares in Heraklion for students in 2026, with dated sources, a worked monthly budget and where bills-included rents sit.
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Renting in Heraklion as an Erasmus student: AFM, deposit and rent
Renting in Heraklion from abroad: getting an AFM remotely, the usual deposit and agency fees, and paying rent by bank transfer since April 2026.
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Student accommodation near the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU)
Renting near HMU in Heraklion: the 2026-27 teaching dates, line 12, what to check in Estavromenos, and our homes 4 to 5 minutes from the gate with prices.
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When to start looking for accommodation in Heraklion (2026-27)
A month-by-month plan for autumn and spring arrivals in Heraklion, built on the 2026-27 HMU and University of Crete semester dates and Erasmus deadlines.