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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Coursera could not be used from Syria: every page of coursera.org was replaced by the "OFAC Restrictions" page, so no course could be opened.

Landing pageFails

Opening coursera.org from Syria in a desktop browser showed Coursera's "OFAC Restrictions" page instead of the site, saying access is currently unavailable in the visitor's location.

Sign-upFails

A Coursera account could not be created from Syria: every coursera.org page, including registration, showed only the "OFAC Restrictions" page.

Sign-inFails

Signing in to Coursera from Syria was not possible: coursera.org showed only the "OFAC Restrictions" page instead of its sign-in page.

PaymentFails

Paying for a Coursera course from Syria was not possible: the whole of coursera.org showed only the "OFAC Restrictions" page, so checkout could not be reached.

UpgradeFails

Subscribing to Coursera Plus from Syria was not possible: the whole of coursera.org showed only the "OFAC Restrictions" page, so no plan could be chosen.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. Coursera declined in February and March 2026, citing a conservative compliance approach, and a volunteer asked it in August to reconsider after Syria's removal from the US terrorism list.

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A volunteer wrote again after Syria's removal from the US state-sponsor-of-terrorism list, asking Coursera's legal team to revisit its decision now that the reasoning it had cited no longer applies.

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Until Coursera is fully available in Syria, here's what we recommend. The badge on each shows how well it works.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Coursera in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

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.