The best Stanford University courses you can take online for free

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By Joseph Green  on 
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TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from the Stanford University are available for free on edX. Learn about everything from computer science to the principles of economics.


We're making our way around the most prestigious academic institutions in the world, and hunting down the best free online courses offered by these schools. This week we're featuring the best free online courses from Stanford University.

You can take lessons on computer science, the principles of economics, and a whole lot more from Stanford University. You can even find free courses on things like the threat of nuclear terrorism, if that's your thing. All of these online courses have one thing in common: They are all hosted by edX.

As of March 7, some of the best online courses from Stanford University are available for free on edX. We have checked out everything on offer and lined up a selection of the best courses this week:

We should be very clear that a lot of the courses hosted by edX are not beginner friendly, so you should do your research before enrolling. You get to learn at your own pace, and you can receive a verified certificate of completion for a small fee. It's never too late to pursue your passion.

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