Wearable Intelligence
Transform the smart future with intelligent wearables.
Wearable Intelligence programme is the first International Master's Degree Programme in the field of Wearable Intelligence including Smart Textiles and Exoskeleton Robotics organized by three Fenno-Scandinavian Universities. The market for wearable technology, including wearable intelligence devices and smart textiles, has evolved significantly over the last ten years. Modern society and industry are seeking intelligent wearable solutions to support people physically, mentally, and socially.
Objective
In this programme you gain insight into wearable technology such as smart textiles and exoskeleton robotics, and you have the opportunity to become an expert in this field. You learn to design and innovate new textile processes and understand how to embed technology into garments. You learn to innovate and design wearable and intelligent products and understand the design principles from the user’s functional, emotional, and social perspectives. In addition, you understand the principles of platform economy and marketing in commercializing your product. You learn to innovate and design human-robot systems. You also learn to understand how to use design control systems in wearable and soft robotics.
You are eligible for Master's Degree studies when you:
- have a relevant higher education degree in the field of Technology, such as: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc IT), Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT, Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT). The extent of the higher education studies must be at least 240 ECTS (4years degree).
- have at least two years of work experience from the relevant field. The work experience needs to be obtained after completing the higher education degree. The only kind of work experience accepted is one of which you have been given a testimonial by your employer. If you have worked outside of Finland and you have not been given such document by your employer, please fill out this form and attach it to your application together with a reference letter from the employer. The information that you provide will be used to verify if your work experience fulfills the eligibility criteria.
Student selection is based on
- preliminary assignment (minimum requirement 60 points, max 100 points) and
- group interview (pass/fail)
Applicants that get the minimum of 60 points of the preliminary assignment will be invited to the group interview. To be accepted an applicant needs to pass the interview.
You will be notified about the interview via an email containing all necessary information.
The interviews are scheduled three times during the application period:
- 13 March, for applicants who applied until 20 February 2026
- 27 March, for applicants who applied between 21 February and 12 March 2026
- 13 April, for applicants who applied between 13 March and 31 March 2026
You will gain the skills to design novel smart textiles and exoskeletons. You will be able to work in demanding expert, development, planning, and management positions related to wearable intelligence, both in domestic and international business environments.
A master’s degree qualifies you for positions that require a higher education degree. The degree is a fully recognized university degree in Finland as well as abroad, and upon completion provides you with the eligibility to apply for a doctoral degree.
