This program is only for refugees in CzechiaIf you are a refugee, asylum-seeker or stateless person residing in Czechia, you can request free access to thousands of online courses through the Coursera-UNHCR learning program. To join, you only need a personal email address and an internet connection.
Free online courses for refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless persons are offered by prestigious universities worldwide!
What is Coursera?
Coursera is an online training platform offering courses from prestigious universities and educational institutions worldwide. Courses are available in various fields and languages (from business skills to data analysis, marketing, political science, art, etc.). All the training programs are official and provide a completion certificate.
How can refugees, asylum seekers and stateless persons benefit from Coursera in Czechia?
Courses are usually subject to a fee, but following an agreement between UNHCR and Coursera, the programme was launched in 2016 to provide free access to training for refugees, asylum seekers and stateless persons around the world.
What does Coursera-UNHCR offer for refugees?
It offers courses (lasting between 4 and 6 weeks) and specialisations (lasting between 4 and 6 months). They are quality study programs that provide official certificates.
You will find more than 12,000 study programs in different languages, including English, Ukrainian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and many more. The programs are from prestigious universities worldwide, with flexible study options.
How can a refugee request access to Coursera?
If you are a refugee, asylum-seeker, or stateless person residing in Czechia, you can request free access to thousands of online courses through the Coursera-UNHCR learning program. To join, you only need a personal email address and an internet connection.
To start studying for free, register for Coursera through this form:
If you have problems accessing the form, send an e-mail to:
Do I need a computer and/or internet connection to access the courses?
You will need a computer, smartphone or tablet to register and study on the Coursera platform. We recommend downloading the mobile app for a more comfortable and convenient experience if you plan on using a smartphone.
Internet access is only required to register, view the courses, and download the ones that interest you. Once a course is downloaded, you can complete it without an internet connection.
Happy learning with Coursera-UNHCR!
