15 of the best MIT courses you can take online for free

Find free courses on Python programming, finance, business, machine learning, and more.
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TL;DR: You can find a wide range of free online courses from MIT on edX, meaning you can learn all about Python programming, finance, machine learning, and more without spending anything.


MIT leads the way when it comes to online courses, with a wide range available for free on edX. That means you can say you're a student of MIT without leaving the comfort of your own home, and without spending anything at all. That sounds like a good deal, right?

You can find free courses on topics like Python programming, finance, business, machine learning, and much more on edX. There is a massive bank of free online courses just waiting for students to enroll. We've checked out everything on offer and lined up a selection of standout options to get you started.

These are the best free online courses available from MIT as of April 21:

It's important to note that not all of these courses are designed for beginners, so it's worth researching everything carefully before actually signing up. This shouldn't stop you from pursuing your passion though, because you can still learn at your own pace and even receive a verified certificate of completion for a small fee. You don't need the certificate, but it might be nice to stick something on your wall.

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