15 of the best Stanford University courses you can take online for free

TL;DR: You can find a wide range of online courses from Stanford University for free on edX. Learn about everything from computer science to the principles of economics, without spending anything.


Stanford University is a famous name, and you can become a student of this famous institution from the comfort of your own home.

A wide range of online courses from Stanford University are available for free on edX. You can take lessons on computer science, the principles of economics, medicine, coding, and a whole lot more without spending anything. This might sound too good to be true, but it’s genuinely all there waiting to be accessed.

We have checked out everything on offer and lined up a selection of the best courses available for free as of April 6:

Something to note is that a lot of the courses hosted by edX are not exactly beginner friendly, so you should carefully research everything before enrolling. That shouldn’t hold you back though, because you can still learn at your own pace, and even receive a verified certificate of completion for a small fee.

Find the best free online courses from Stanford University at edX.