Kickstart Your Semester with Free Coursera Courses!

Are you ready for another exciting semester at HKUST? What better way to enhance your skills and expand your horizons than by exploring the free online courses available through our MOOC partner, Coursera?
With Coursera, you can:
- access to a wealth of knowledge through extensive program catalogs
- connect with learners from around the world
- earn FREE certificates to showcase your skills
We are excited to offer you two fantastic programs:
Program | What is it? | For whom? |
An exclusive MOOC portal featuring online courses and specialization series developed by HKUST faculty. |
HKUST students, staff, and alumni |
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A portal offering thousands of online courses, specialization series, and guided projects from top universities like Yale and Duke. The catalog is curated by Coursera. |
Current HKUST students and staff |
Joining these programs is easy! Just follow these steps:
- Go to the program page and click “Join”.
- In the “Log In” box, select
at the top.
- On the HKUST credential page, enter your @connect.ust.hk or @ust.hk account and password (DO NOT use your email alias)
- Once logged in, browse the course catalog and enroll in any courses that interest you.
- Complete course requirements to earn FREE certificates!
Important Note: These courses are non-credit bearing and are intended for your personal interest and development. However, that doesn’t make them any less exciting though — take full advantage of this opportunity to learn something new!
If you have any questions, there are plenty of resources to help you out:
- Check out Coursera’s Help Articles on how to join a learning program first.
- Contact Coursera's Learner Help Center or post a question in Coursera’s Community Help.
- Email us at ustcoursera@ust.hk if you have other questions about the programs.
Let’s dive into learning and make the most of this new semester!