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About the Programme

Overview

The M.Sc. in Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies is a two-year, 120 ECTS dual postgraduate programme, jointly delivered by the Department of Educational and Social Policy at the University of Macedonia, the School of Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden.

The programme prepares graduates to understand, design, develop and apply rehabilitation technologies and assistive technologies — tools and systems that support the social inclusion, independent living and quality of life of people with disabilities and older adults.

Objectives

The programme trains students to:

  • Understand the needs of people with a wide range of disabilities (visual, hearing, motor, cognitive, autism spectrum, speech and language difficulties, and multiple disabilities)
  • Apply and evaluate rehabilitation and assistive technologies in real-world contexts
  • Design intervention programmes grounded in evidence-based practice and technology
  • Develop applications, devices and software in the field of assistive and rehabilitation technology
  • Identify best practices and technological boundaries, offering a holistic approach to disability management

Rationale — Why Now?

  • 1 in 7 people globally lives with a disability (World Bank)
  • By 2050, nearly 30% of Europe’s population will be aged 65 or over (Eurostat)
  • Assistive and rehabilitation technologies are a key strategy for reducing disability-related healthcare costs and improving quality of life
  • The programme supports the UN Agenda 2030 and the EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021–2030

Uniqueness in Greece

There is currently no other undergraduate or postgraduate programme in Greece with an equivalent specialisation. By filling this gap, the M.Sc. in Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies is set to create both a national and international footprint, and to drive innovation and employment in a rapidly growing field.

Career Prospects

Graduates will be equipped to work across a wide range of roles and sectors:

  • Rehabilitation Engineer
  • Assistive Technology Specialist and Trainer
  • Accessibility Consultant
  • AT Device and Software Developer
  • Researcher in rehabilitation and assistive technology
  • Entrepreneur — founding start-ups in assistive tech and rehabilitation services

Graduates can work in rehabilitation centres, hospitals, schools, public agencies, the technology industry, or establish their own companies.