HEC Pakistan
Coursera through HEC (DLSEI), free licence
Coursera Plus costs $399 a year. That's about Rs 111,720.
Checked 8 Oct 2026 · 2 official sources
What you'll need
Be a student at an HEC-recognised university. Your university's DLSEI focal person approves your request.
How to apply
- 1When a cohort opens, sign in to eservices.hec.gov.pk and apply under eCourses.
- 2Your university's focal person approves you, then Coursera emails an invite.
- 3Accept it and enrol in a course within 15 days.
- 4Finish at least one course within 30 days, or HEC takes the licence back.
Good to know
Seats are first come, first served, so apply on day one. Certificates you earn stay in your Coursera account even after the licence ends.Sources
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