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190 universities just launched 600 free online courses. Here’s the full list.

If you haven’t heard, universities around the world are offering their courses online for free (or at least partially free). These courses are collectively called MOOCs or Massive Open Online Courses.

If you haven’t heard, universities around the world are offering their courses online for free (or at least partially free). These courses are collectively called MOOCs or Massive Open Online Courses.

In the past six years or so, over 800 universities have created more than 10,000 of these MOOCs. And I’ve been keeping track of these MOOCs the entire time over at Class Central, ever since they rose to prominence.

In the past four months alone, 190 universities have announced 600 such free online courses. I’ve compiled a list of them and categorized them according to the following subjects: Computer Science, Mathematics, Programming, Data Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, Education & Teaching, Health & Medicine, Business, Personal Development, Engineering, Art & Design, and finally Science.

If you have trouble figuring out how to signup for Coursera courses for free, don’t worry — here’s an article on how to do that, too.

Many of these are completely self-paced, so you can start taking them at your convenience.

Programming

CS50’s Introduction to Game Development from Harvard University

Functions, Methods, and Interfaces in Go from University of California, Irvine

Concurrency in Go from University of California, Irvine

Getting Started with Go from University of California, Irvine

Computing in Python IV: Objects & Algorithms from Georgia Institute of Technology

Computing in Python III: Data Structures from Georgia Institute of Technology

Computing in Python II: Control Structures from Georgia Institute of Technology

Projet de programmation (en Java) from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Pixel Art for Video Games from Michigan State University

Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture from California Institute of the Arts

Front-End Web Development with React from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Multiplatform Mobile App Development with React Native from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Погружение в Python from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

Основы разработки на C++: красный пояс from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

Fundamentals of NetLogo from Santa Fe Institute

Competitive Programmer’s Core Skills from Saint Petersburg State University

Введение в язык Котлин from St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University

Web Accessibility for Developers from Ryerson University

Engineering

Analysis of Transport Phenomena I: Mathematical Methods from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Engineering the Space Shuttle from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Electric Power Systems from University at Buffalo

Le robot Thymio comme outil de découverte des sciences du numérique from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Hello (Real) World with ROS – Robot Operating System from Delft University of Technology

Hyperloop: Changing the Future of Transportation from Delft University of Technology

Electric Cars: Technology from Delft University of Technology

Electric Cars: Policy from Delft University of Technology

First Order Optical System Design from University of Colorado Boulder

Design of High-Performance Optical Systems from University of Colorado Boulder

Optical Efficiency and Resolution from University of Colorado Boulder

Motors and Motor Control Circuits from University of Colorado Boulder

Semiconductor Physics from University of Colorado Boulder

Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design from University of Colorado Boulder

Diode – pn Junction and Metal Semiconductor Contact from University of Colorado Boulder

Diseño de diques rompeolas con cubípodos from Universitat Politècnica de València

BIM Fundamentals for Engineers from National Taiwan University

BIM Application for Engineers from National Taiwan University

Distribución de la energía eléctrica from Tecnológico de Monterrey

Smart grid: fundamentos técnicos from Tecnológico de Monterrey

Transmisión de energía eléctrica from Tecnológico de Monterrey

Smart grid: las redes eléctricas del futuro from Tecnológico de Monterrey

Essentials of MOSFETs from Purdue University

Fundamentals of Current Flow from Purdue University

Introduzione ai circuiti elettrici from University of Naples Federico II

Standardisation from EIT Digital

Introduction to battery-management systems from University of Colorado System

Equivalent Circuit Cell Model Simulation from University of Colorado System

Battery State-of-Charge (SOC) Estimation from University of Colorado System

High Performance Finite Element Modeling – Part 2 from KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Propagation radio from Institut Mines-Télécom

Ingeniería de Tráfico from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Agile for Project Control from University System of Maryland

Computer Science

Machine Learning with Python: from Linear Models to Deep Learning from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Blockchain Technology from University of California, Berkeley

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies from University of California, Berkeley

Introduction to Computer Programming from University of London International Programmes

How Computers Work from University of London International Programmes

IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends from University of Minnesota

Enterprise Systems from University of Minnesota

IS/IT Governance from University of Minnesota

Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture from University of Colorado Boulder

Industrial IoT Markets and Security from University of Colorado Boulder

Введение в технологию блокчейн from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

Introduzione all’informatica from University of Naples Federico II

Il linguaggio naturale, dall’uomo alla macchina from University of Naples Federico II

Nuove tecnologie digitali from University of Naples Federico II

C Programming: Language Foundations from Institut Mines-Télécom

Introduction to Computation Theory from Santa Fe Institute

Fundamentals of Machine Learning from Santa Fe Institute

Introduction to FinTech from The University of Hong Kong

FinTech Ethics and Risks from The University of Hong Kong

DDoS Attacks and Defenses from University of Colorado System

Cloud Computing Security from University of Colorado System

Cyber-Physical Networks from KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Arduino Programming, from novice to ninja from Institut Mines-Télécom

Ciberseguridad: ataques y contramedidas from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Digital Transformation and the IT Team from University of the Witwatersrand

Strategic and Transformational IT from University System of Maryland

Basics of Network Security from Coventry University

An Introduction to Cryptography from Coventry University

Lean Research Skills for Conducting Interviews from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Creating an Effective Child Welfare System from University of Pennsylvania

Listening to Puerto Rico Teach-Out from University of Michigan

Crisis at the Border Teach-Out from University of Michigan

Civil Liberties from Princeton University

Make Change Happen from The Open University

Introduction to English Common Law from University of London International Programmes

African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Groundscape Architecture Design Lab, re-thinking cities underground from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Logic for Economists from University of Amsterdam

Mathematics for economists from Higher School of Economics

Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Copyright Law in the Music Business from Berklee College of Music

Accessibility to the Scenic Arts from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Autonomous University of Barcelona)

Originalité et modernité du mutualisme from ESSEC Business School

Survey Research Methodology from Politecnico di Milano

Action Learning for Inclusion from Politecnico di Milano

Regards croisés sur les migrations from Université catholique de Louvain

SDG: Moving Towards Sustainable Work from Universidad Carlos iii de Madrid

Conversazioni di diritto amministrativo from University of Naples Federico II

Comparative Political Systems from University of Naples Federico II

Contemporary Issues in World Politics from University of Naples Federico II

Global Politics from University of Naples Federico II

La riforma del lavoro in Italia from University of Naples Federico II

Le politiche pubbliche come strategia di governo from University of Naples Federico II

Le forme di governo nel mondo from University of Naples Federico II

Comparative Research Designs and Methods from University of Naples Federico II

Psicologia della personalità: un’introduzione from University of Naples Federico II

Come fare ricerca nelle scienze sociali from University of Naples Federico II

Vote For Ethics: A How-to Guide for Voters from Santa Clara University

Sustainable Construction and Development from London South Bank University

Des réseaux pour comprendre le monde from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne

The Supreme Court & American Politics from University System of Maryland

Микроэкономика (вводный курс) from Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO)

Le consommateur connecté & ses données personnelles from Institut national de la consommation

Science

The Health Effects of Climate Change from Harvard University

Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Nitrogen: A Global Challenge (Hungarian) from University of Edinburgh

Nitrogen: A Global Challenge from University of Edinburgh

Global Arctic from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

The Multi-scale brain from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Conservation & Protected Areas Management in Africa from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Gestion des aires protégées en Afrique from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Equine Welfare and Management from University of California, Davis

Open Science: Sharing Your Research with the World from Delft University of Technology

The Building Blocks of a Quantum Computer: Part 1 from Delft University of Technology

The Building Blocks of a Quantum Computer: Part 2 from Delft University of Technology

Ácidos y bases: reacciones químicas y aplicaciones from Universitat Politècnica de València

Sales: reacciones químicas y aplicaciones from Universitat Politècnica de València

Ahorro de energía from Tecnológico de Monterrey

Física: Vectores, Trabajo y Energía from Tecnológico de Monterrey

Física: Dimensión y Movimiento from Tecnológico de Monterrey

Case Study Methodology from Politecnico di Milano

Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics from National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Methods of Surface Analysis from National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

La fisica: dall’elettromagnetismo all’ottica from University of Naples Federico II

La genetica tra scienza, storia e società from University of Naples Federico II

Zoologia from University of Naples Federico II

Astro 101: Black Holes from University of Alberta

Climate Adaptation in Africa from University of Cape Town

The Science Behind Forensic Science from King’s College London

Sex and Human Reproduction from University of Adelaide

Research Impact: Making a Difference from University of Glasgow

走进天文学 from Nanjing University

Our Place in the Universe from The University of Hong Kong

Landscape Ecology from ETH Zurich

Systematic Innovation for Life Science from Karolinska Institutet

Why Planning Your Research Matters from Deakin University

Protists: Evolution and Ecology of Microbial Eukaryotes from Saint Petersburg State University

Air pollution: causes and impacts from Institut Mines-Télécom

Gulf Stories 2 from University of West Florida

Citizen Research: From Data to Action from University of Dundee

Introducción a la gravedad cuántica de lazos from Universidad Nacional de Córdoba

Introducción a los ritmos y relojes biológicos from Universidad Nacional de Córdoba

Global Biosecurity for One Health from Murdoch University

Art & Design

18th-Century Opera: Handel & Mozart from Harvard University

Avatar Psychology for Designers from Michigan State University

Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes from California Institute of the Arts

UX Design Fundamentals from California Institute of the Arts

Visual Elements of User Interface Design from California Institute of the Arts

Percepção Musical from Berklee College of Music

Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions from Berklee College of Music

Разработка инновационного продукта from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

Radio para internet con Podcast: creación y conceptos básicos from Universitat Politècnica de València

Realistic Architectural 3D Modeling from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

3D Modeling from Architectural Drawings from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Introducing Metadesign from Politecnico di Milano

Adobe Illustrator: aprende a crear presentaciones de impacto from The Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Interpreting Vernacular Architecture in Asia from The University of Hong Kong

The Power of Podcasting for Storytelling from University of Wollongong

Learn Jazz Piano: III. Solo Piano and Advanced Topics from Goldsmiths University of London

Основы фотографии from Novosibirsk State University

Растровая графика. Adobe Photoshop CC from St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University

Mathematics

Introduction to Probability from Harvard University

Probability – The Science of Uncertainty and Data from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Fundamentals of Statistics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Causal Inference from Columbia University

Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p? from University of London International Programmes

Matrix Algebra for Engineers from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Random Walks from Santa Fe Institute

Game Theory II- Dynamic Games from Santa Fe Institute

Introduction to Information Theory from Santa Fe Institute

Functions and Iterations from Santa Fe Institute

Introduction to Renormalization from Santa Fe Institute

Ordinary Differential Equations from Santa Fe Institute

Game Theory I – Static Games from Santa Fe Institute

Maximum Entropy Methods from Santa Fe Institute

Vector and Matrix Algebra from Santa Fe Institute

Humanities

Othello’s Story from Harvard University

PredictionX: Lost Without Longitude from Harvard University

Sikhism Through Its Scriptures from Harvard University

Sports Marketing from Northwestern University

Introduction to Linguistics from University of Birmingham

Violences et religions from University of Geneva

Upper-Intermediate English: Technology Today from Universitat Politècnica de València

Upper-Intermediate English: Globalization from Universitat Politècnica de València

Upper-Intermediate English: Modern Life from Universitat Politècnica de València

Upper-Intermediate English: Business from Universitat Politècnica de València

莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People) from National Taiwan University

Develop Your Cultural Intelligence from Purdue University

Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 1 from Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Imparare il latino attraverso lo studio dei papiri from University of Naples Federico II

Dialetti in Italia from University of Naples Federico II

Letteratura latina, dalle origini all’età augustea from University of Naples Federico II

Perdón y reconciliación: cómo sanar heridas from The Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Learning Spanish in Paradise from The Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Toledo: Deciphering Secrets of Medieval Spain from University of Colorado System

Introducción al griego clásico from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Noongar Language and Culture from Curtin University

Русский язык как иностранный B2-2 from Saint Petersburg State University

School of Salamanca from Universidad Francisco Marroquín

New Zealand Landscape as Culture: Maunga (Mountains) from Victoria University of Wellington

Coaching the Mental Game from Deakin University

Verdun d’hier à aujourd’hui from Université de Lorraine

Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media from University of the Witwatersrand

Media Literacy and Representation from University of Newcastle

Digital Wellbeing from University of York

Renforcer ses compétences orthographiques from Université de Caen Normandie

Éthique de la recherche from Université de Lyon

Norwegian for Beginners 1 from Norwegian University of Science and Technology

La Gestothèque from Sorbonne Paris Cité University

Pratiques de l’enseignement de la prononciation en FLE from Université fédérale de Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées

Cours de stratégie de l’École de Guerre (Partie I) from École Pratique des Hautes Études

Introduction to Systematic Reviews from Stanford Medicine

The Role of Impact Assessments in Real Estate Development from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Creating Shared Benefits in Real Estate Development from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

FinTech Law and Policy from Duke University

Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Managing My Money for Young Adults from The Open University

Using Email for Networking in English from University of Washington

Natural Gas from University at Buffalo

Safety in the Utility Industry from University at Buffalo

Energy Industry: The Enterprise from University at Buffalo

Agile Meets Design Thinking from University of Virginia

Customer Segmentation and Prospecting from Northwestern University

Building a Toolkit for Your Sales Process from Northwestern University

Sales Pitch and Closing from Northwestern University

Connecting with Sales Prospects from Northwestern University

FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech) from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

FinTech Risk Management from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Market Segmentation Analysis from University of Queensland

Waste Management and Critical Raw Materials from Delft University of Technology

Sustainable Packaging in a Circular Economy from Delft University of Technology

Electric Cars: Business from Delft University of Technology

Measure and Improve Innovation at the Workplace from Universitat Politècnica de València

Branding: ¿cómo convertirte en una gran marca? from Universitat Politècnica de València

Special Topics in Risk Management of Banking and Financial Markets from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Money & Debt Markets: Concepts, Instruments, Risks and Derivatives from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Equity Stock Markets: Concepts, Instruments, Risks and Derivatives from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Mercados de energía: oportunidades de negocio from Tecnológico de Monterrey

Liderazgo en la empresa familiar from Tecnológico de Monterrey

Social and Digital Media Analytics from Purdue University

L’innovation managériale en pratique from ESSEC Business School

Strategie di produzione e sistemi di logistica from University of Naples Federico II

Influencer Marketing Strategy from Rutgers University

Supply Chain Analytics Essentials from Rutgers University

Finance for Startups from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Risk Management of Work Related injuries using RAMP II from KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Assessment of Work-Related Injury Risks using RAMP I from KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Управление людьми и командами from Saint Petersburg State University

SMEs and Digital Engagement from Deakin University

Data Analysis for Decision Making from University System of Maryland

Applied Scrum for Project Management from University System of Maryland

Leadership and Influence from University System of Maryland

Управление человеческими ресурсами from St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University

Driving Speed through Agile Planning from University System of Maryland

Global Business Strategy from University System of Maryland

Corporate Finance from University System of Maryland

Agile Solutions for Greater Innovation from University System of Maryland

Agile Leadership Principles from University System of Maryland

Principles of Service Management from Hanken School of Economics

Комплекс маркетинга: 5Р from Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO)

Introducción a la Siembra Directa from Universidad Nacional de Córdoba

Understanding Financial Statements from Coventry University

Management Essentials from Honeywell

Biobased Business Development from HZ University of Applied Sciences

Health & Medicine

Antibiotic Stewardship from Stanford University

Pediatric HIV Nursing from Columbia University

Introduction a l’immunologie from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Environmental Public Health from Ohio State University

Fundamentals of Pharmacology from Ohio State University

Biohacking Your Brain’s Health from Emory University

Actúa ante el dolor crónico from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Autonomous University of Barcelona)

Microbiologia e immunologia from University of Naples Federico II

Nutrition, Heart Disease and Diabetes from Wageningen University

Nutrition and Cancer from Wageningen University

Medical Cannabis for Pain Control from Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Agir pour la santé des reins from Sorbonne Universités

Diabetic Eye Disease: Strengthening Services from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Future-proofing the Health Workforce from Griffith University

Assessment of the Newborn from Griffith University

Bridging healthcare and society from Tomsk State University

Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie from Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich)

El dolor lumbar: Mucho más que un dolor from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Maladie de Parkinson from Université de Nantes

U.S. Healthcare Systems from Doane University

Health Law, Policy, and Advocacy from Doane University

Vulnerable Populations from Doane University

Sweet Dreams from Communauté Université Grenoble Alpes

Data Science

Data Analysis in Social Science—Assessing Your Knowledge from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Capstone Exam in Statistics and Data Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Image Processing and Analysis for Life Scientists from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Big Data Emerging Technologies from Yonsei University

Técnicas de Análisis de Datos y Big Data from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Information Visualization: Applied Perception from New York University (NYU)

Information Visualization: Foundations from New York University (NYU)

Information Visualization: Advanced Techniques from New York University (NYU)

Introducción a la Minería de Datos from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Education & Teaching

College Algebra from Johns Hopkins University

Calculus from Modern States

College Mathematics from Modern States

Precalculus from Modern States

Assessment for Learning from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Financial Accounting from Modern States

Information Systems from State University of New York

Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 from State University of New York

Principles of Management from Modern States

Scratch: Programming for Teachers from Delft University of Technology

Scratch: Programming for Kids (8+) from Delft University of Technology

Biology from Purdue University

Contenido de las matemáticas de primaria from Universidad de los Andes

Creating Apps in the Classroom from Queensland University of Technology

Teaching Phonics in Early Childhood from Queensland University of Technology

Modelli di insegnamento nella ricerca educativa from University of Naples Federico II

American Government from Modern States

Understanding and Teaching Evolution from University of Bath

Good Practice in Autism Education from University of Bath

Introductory Sociology from New York Institute of Technology

Innovating Instruction: Learning Design in the STEM Classroom from Teachers College, Columbia University

Enhancing Catholic School Identity from KU Leuven University

University Governance and Academic Leadership from Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Applying Strategic Leadership in Education from University of Newcastle

Leading Transformative Change in Education from University of Newcastle

English Literature from Modern States

College Composition from Modern States

American Literature from Modern States

Natural Sciences from Modern States

Spanish Language from Modern States

French Language from Modern States

Humanities from Modern States

Human Growth and Development from Modern States

German Language from American University

Éducation par la recherche : le pédagogue chercheur from Sorbonne Paris Cité University

Personal Development

業務効率や生産性向上につながる時間管理 from University of California, Irvine

Conducting an Informational Interview from University of Washington

Attending a Networking Event from University of Washington

Preparing to Network in English from University of Washington

Communicating Effectively: How to Inspire and Convince from Delft University of Technology

Effective Business Communication from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Crafting Realities: Work, Happiness, and Meaning from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Los videojuegos como medio de comunicación efectiva from The Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Психология карьеры from Saint Petersburg State University

Negociación 4.0 from Universidad Austral

Emotional Intelligence at Work from Coventry University

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