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

TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Stanford University are available to take for free on edX. This month you can learn about everything from computer science to communicating with presence, without spending anything.

A new month means another batch of free online courses from one of the most famous educational institutions in the world. The first stop on this free tour is Stanford University.

A wide range of online courses from Stanford University are available for free on edX. You can take lessons on programming fundamentals, computer science, quantum mechanics, and a whole lot more without spending anything. That might sound too good to be true, but you really can pursue your passion without leaving the comfort of your own home.

We recommend taking some time to properly research everything on offer, but to give you a flavour of what's on offer, we have lined up a selection of the best courses available for free as of June 1:

• Communicating with Presence

• Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law

• Compilers

• Computer Science 101

• Databases: Advanced Topics in SQL

• Databases: Modeling and Theory

• Databases: Relational Databases and SQL

• Designing Your Career

• Health Across the Gender Spectrum

• How to Learn Math: For Students

• International Women's Health and Human Rights

• Introduction to Food & Health

• Introduction to Haptics

• Introduction to Probability Management

• Language, Proof and Logic

• Mining Massive Datasets

• Principles of Economics

• Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers 1

• Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers 2

• R Programming Fundamentals

• Semantics of First-Order Logic

• Statistical Learning

• Staying Fit

• The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism

• Your Body Inside and Out: Using Exercise Physiology to Slow Aging

It's important to note that a lot of the courses hosted by edX are not exactly beginner friendly. It's worth reviewing the course summary so that you don't become overwhelmed after enrolling. Don't try to run before you can walk.

You can learn at your own pace, and even receive a verified certificate of completion for a small fee. There's no pressure to pay anything, but it might be nice to stick something on your CV. We are talking about Stanford University, after all.

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

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