Is Coursera available in Syria?

No, Coursera is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Why is Coursera blocked in Syria?

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

How can I help unblock Coursera in Syria?

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Coursera directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.

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Progress Timeline

31 Mar, 2026

Follow-up Sent

Official follow-up email sent from corporateaffairs@unblocksyria.com to legal-notices@coursera.org responding to Coursera's two prior declines. The email directly addressed the stated reasons: 'conservative compliance approach,' 'partner restrictions,' and waiting for a 'more stable' environment. Ci...

19 Mar, 2026

Declined

Coursera's support team responded again to the unblocking request via support@coursera.org, reiterating their decision to continue blocking access from Syria. The response acknowledged the U.S. sanctions lift but stated that Coursera takes a "conservative approach to sanctions compliance" due to the...

17 Mar, 2026

Follow-up Sent

UnblockSyria's Legal Advisor sent a formal follow-up email to Coursera's Legal Notices team at legal-notices@coursera.org, CC'd to corporateaffairs@unblocksyria.com. The email referenced prior correspondence sent on February 9, 2026 and a direct outreach to a named Coursera legal contact that receiv...

28 Feb, 2026

Follow-up Sent

An Unblock Syria team member sent a formal follow-up email directly to a contact on Coursera's legal team. The email escalated beyond previous generic outreach, noting that Coursera was formally contacted on February 9, 2026 with no response, and that Udemy has already declined. The email provided d...

23 Feb, 2026

Declined

Coursera's support team responded via support@coursera.org to the unblocking request under Case 05986912 with a substantive human response. The reply acknowledged the U.S. sanctions lift but explicitly stated that Coursera is continuing to block access from Syria "until the environment is more stabl...

9 Feb, 2026

Contacted Company

Outreach email sent to Coursera at legal-notices@coursera.org and legal@coursera.org requesting review of Syria IP restrictions under the current post-sanctions legal framework.

Work at Coursera? Know someone who does?

You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at Coursera or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.

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Tips for advocating: Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams. Reference the lifted sanctions. Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria. Every voice matters.

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