When can I complete a Coursera course?

In general, the completion of Coursera courses is not linked to the academic year. This means that you can complete courses during study period, exams and breaks.

Attention! If you complete the Coursera course material in the context of a course at the University of Szeged, your instructor may set a specific completion deadline, which you must meet. Check the completion deadline on the platform and in the course description!

What should I do if I have enrolled in a course but cannot complete it?

1. In general, enrolling in a Coursera course does not mean that you have to complete it. If you are not satisfied with the content of the course you have enrolled in, or if you have found another course you would prefer to take, you can drop the already enrolled course.

2. You can do this on the homepage of the platform or under "My Courses".

3. You can do this by clicking on the "Unenroll from Course" button in the top right-hand corner of the course tab.

Attention! If you are completing the Coursera course material as part of a course at the University of Szeged, your instructor may impose conditions on your course delivery.

What types of course materials can I access through Coursera for SZTE?

With the Coursera for SZTE program, you can access all types of course materials on the Coursera platform.

1. Clips: short 5-10 minute videos and learning materials.

2. Guided project: a short, unit-focused, usually 1-2 hour course with remote desk access. They are mainly more practical, to learn how to use
programs or applications.

3. Course: usually 1-8 weeks or units of learning material.

4. Specialization: multi-course courses lasting 2-6 months.

5. Professional Certificate: 3-9 months of online courses, usually with curricula compiled and verified by corporate partners such as Google, IBM, and Meta. They end with an exam from the company.

Where can I download my certificates?

After successful completion of the course, the system will automatically send you a certificate of completion in PDF format by e-mail.

How can I convert courses taken within the Coursera for SZTE program into credits?

Within the Coursera for SZTE program, students have the opportunity to convert their completed courses into credits.

1. This is possible during the normal credit transfer period.

You can find information about the periods on this link.

2. A normal credit transfer request form must be submitted in the Modulo platform under the "Interfaculty" tile.

3. On the form, you must select the code XO02-GEN for the subject you are completing. Also, indicate in the appropriate space that it is an online course.

4. You must also attach a Certificate of Completion to the form.

Who is eligible for the program?

The program is open to all fellows of the University of Szeged.

So far, you have been able to get free course materials on Coursera. What changes now?

Indeed, most of the course materials, both video and text, were already available free of charge, but you had to pay for certificates of course completion and, for some courses, for tests and exams. Now these services are also free of charge within the Coursera for SZTE program. In addition, the knowledge gained can be converted into credits.

I need more help. What should I do?

If you have further questions or are stuck in the registration process, please contact us at coursera@szte.hu.

The University of Szeged Coursera for SZTE team is at everyone's disposal.

What happens if I register as an accepted international applicant but do not start my studies at the University of Szeged?

If you joined Coursera for SZTE as an accepted international applicant and you are not starting your studies at the University of Szeged, you can use the platform until the beginning of the semester you are applying for admission at the latest. If you have been admitted, you will have access to Coursera for SZTE as a fellow of the University of Szeged for as long as you are a fellow of the university.

What happens when I finish my studies at the University of Szeged?

Coursera for SZTE is only open to fellows of the University of Szeged. If you finish your studies, you will remain eligible until the beginning of the next semester at the latest. This way you can complete your courses and obtain your certificates free of charge.

Once your entitlement expires, Coursera will generate an account for you where you can continue to complete courses, but you will only have access to certain content and new certificates for a designated fee.

How do I log in to Coursera?

For a more detailed description of how to register and log in to Coursera for SZTE, please see the “Participation” tab.

How can I switch between the different scenes (learning programs)?

In addition to the general University of Szeged scene, a user can also be a member of more than one Coursera for SZTE scene, such as a faculty or a dorm. The user can choose between the different levels either by clicking on the "Choose program" button in the header or by clicking on the menu in the top left corner.

How do I start a course?

1. Before choosing a course, make sure that you are in the right scene.

2. Click on the "Catalog" tab, where you will find a list of courses assigned to the scene.

3. Click on the selected course or course title to see its details.

4. If you decide to enroll, click on the "Enroll for Free" button and then on the "Go to Course" button.

You can start learning immediately after logging in. The course will then be available under the "My Courses" tab.

1. Clicking on the name in the top right corner will bring up a drop-down menu.

2. Select the menu item "Accomplishments”.

3. Click on the "Request name change" button at the top.

4. A page called "Request name change" will open, where you will be asked to enter your name.

5. After entering your name, click on the "submit" button.