Skytte Institute MOOCs

The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is an entirely online continuing education course which is free and open to all. The MOOC is generally in the amount of 1 ECTS (26 hours of student work) and lasts for 4 weeks. Learn more about the MOOCs provided at the University of Tartu here.

Why take a MOOC?

Our MOOCs bring University of Tartu research and expertise to learners around the world. They address contemporary societal and political challenges, combining academic knowledge with practical perspectives. Many are developed in collaboration with leading European universities and international partners.

By joining a Skytte Institute MOOC, you become part of an international learning community. Our courses typically bring together around 200 learners from across the world, offering opportunities to exchange perspectives and learn alongside people from different countries and professional backgrounds.

Successful completion of a MOOC also gives participants the opportunity to earn ECTS credits while developing new knowledge and skills.

Currently open for registration

Growing Apart: What Is Polarisation and What Can We Do About It?

Digital Governance, Security, and Democracy

Recently held MOOCs

Find all the MOOCs here.

Moldova and EU Integration

Cybersecurity Governance in the Digital Age: Insights from Estonia and Beyond

Ukraine: The European Frontier

Further information

For questions related to the institute's online courses (MOOCs), please contact Anna Beitane, Head of Digital Education Projects.

Anna Beitane
MA (European Union - Russia Studies)
Faculty of Social Sciences
Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies
Head of Digital Education Projects
+372 737 5198
Lossi 36–328