Flexibility to learn and experience internationalisation

CIVIS opens the door to a world of learning opportunities designed for flexibility and global connection.

Practise languages through our Language Cafés and Tandem Buddy Programme, explore Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to build new skills at your own pace, and experience international collaboration with Collaborative Online International Learning projects (COILs), bringing cross-cultural teamwork into your studies without leaving home.

Wherever you are, CIVIS makes learning accessible, engaging, and truly international.

Learn Languages with CIVIS

Language learning connects you to other cultures and brings new flavours to your interactions. CIVIS offers two dynamic ways to practise and improve your language skills: Language Cafés and the Tandem Language Buddy Programme.

Language Cafés create informal spaces—online or on campus—where you can chat with native speakers and fellow learners. No teachers, no pressure, just real conversations that build confidence and cultural awareness.
Prefer one-to-one practice? The Tandem Programme pairs you with a language buddy who speaks your target language, while you help them learn yours. You decide how often to meet and what methods to use, making it a flexible and fun exchange.

Learn languages with CIVIS

Learn more about the two programmes coordinated by Stockholm University

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Explore MOOCs: Free, Flexible, and Open to All

With a MOOC, or Massive Open Online Course, you set the pace and can unleash your curiosity. CIVIS MOOCs are free, fully online, and open to everyone. There are no entry requirements, so you can register regardless of your field or level of study—even if you’re not a university student.

Our MOOCs are:

Available on demand with no attendance limits
Transdisciplinary and interactive, using diverse online media
Supported by a community of learners, and in some cases, university professors

Whether you want to prepare for a new academic path, develop career skills, or simply explore a new interest, CIVIS MOOCs offer a flexible schedule and practical knowledge at your fingertips.

Check out our MOOC Climate and Energy: An Interdisciplinary Perspective

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Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)

Adding an international experience to your background matters more than ever, and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) brings transnational collaboration into the classroom, without having to pack your bags. This inclusive, practice-oriented model connects students and educators across borders through joint online projects, in the context of the courses they are already participating in.

By participating in a COIL, you will:

Work with peers from different cultural and academic backgrounds
Gain cross-cultural skills
Experience international teamwork in a real-world context

COIL is designed to make global learning accessible, meaningful, and integrated into your studies. It’s a powerful way to prepare for a world where collaboration knows no boundaries.

Learn about CIVIS COIL opportunities here.

Check out our COIL offering