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

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TL;DR: Online courses from Stanford University are available to take for free on edX.


Looking to find online courses covering useful topics like Python, AI, computer science, and much more? edX is the place for you. This hub for online courses hosts lessons on a wide range of subjects. And better yet, these online courses are delivered by famous schools like Stanford University.

We have checked out everything on offer and got you started with a standout selection of online courses from Stanford University. And believe it or not, these online courses are available to take for free.

These are the best Stanford University courses you can take for free this month.

These free courses do not include certificates of completion or graded assignments/exams, but you can still learn at your own pace. For unlimited access to all course material, you'll need to upgrade.

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