The 8 Ivy League schools are among the most prestigious colleges in the world. They include Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, and Columbia universities, and the University of Pennsylvania.
All eight schools place in the top fifteen of the U.S. News and World Report national university rankings.
These Ivy League schools are also highly selective and extremely hard to get into. But the good news is that all these universities now offer free online courses across multiple online course platforms.
So far, they’ve created over 500 courses, of which around 450 are still active. Class Central has made a collection of all these, which you can explore below. I’ve split these courses into the following categories:
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Programming
- Humanities
- Business
- Art & Design
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Health & Medicine
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Education & Teaching
- and Personal Development
I’ve also assembled these courses on Class Central’s collection page for Ivy League MOOCs. This collection gets updated automatically as new courses are added. You can subscribe to receive updates by clicking the blue “follow” button there.
Note that some of the Coursera courses are a bit harder to access, so I wrote this guide to show you how. And if you are new to online learning, check out these 30 actionable tips to stay focused.
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Computer Science (37)
- CS50's Introduction to Computer Science from Harvard University ★★★★★(78)
- Algorithms, Part I from Princeton University ★★★★★(60)
- Algorithms, Part II from Princeton University ★★★★★(21)
- Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies from Princeton University ★★★★☆(17)
- Machine Learning for Data Science and Analytics from Columbia University ★★★☆☆(15)
- Machine Learning from Columbia University ★★★★☆(10)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) from Columbia University ★★★★☆(9)
- Reinforcement Learning from Brown University ★★★☆☆(8)
- Machine Learning from Georgia Institute of Technology ★★★★☆(6)
- Software Defined Networking from Princeton University ★★★★☆(6)
- Computer Architecture from Princeton University ★★★★☆(6)
- Enabling Technologies for Data Science and Analytics: The Internet ... from Columbia University ★☆☆☆☆(5)
- Analysis of Algorithms from Princeton University ★★★★★(4)
- Robotics: Perception from University of Pennsylvania ★★★☆☆(3)
- Machine Learning: Unsupervised Learning from Brown University ★★★☆☆(3)
- Animation and CGI Motion from Columbia University ★★★☆☆(3)
- Networks Illustrated: Principles without Calculus from Princeton University ★★★★☆(3)
- Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface from Dartmouth ★★★★★(2)
- C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management from Dartmouth ★★★★★(2)
- CS50's Computer Science for Business Professionals from Harvard University ★★★★★(1)
- CS50's Introduction to Computer Science from Harvard University ★★★★★(1)
- CS50's Understanding Technology from Harvard University ★★★★★(1)
- Networks: Friends, Money, and Bytes from Princeton University ★★★☆☆(1)
- C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management from Dartmouth ★★★★★(1)
- C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries from Dartmouth ★★★★★(1)
- C Programming: Language Foundations from Institut Mines-Télécom ★★★★★(1)
- CS50 for Lawyers from Harvard University
- Algorithm Design and Analysis from University of Pennsylvania
- [New] Robotics: Vision Intelligence and Machine Learning from University of Pennsylvania
- Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies from University of Pennsylvania
- Data Structures and Software Design from University of Pennsylvania
- Computational Thinking for Problem Solving from University of Pennsylvania
- HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment ... from Columbia University
- Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines from Princeton University
- Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose from Princeton University
- C Programming: Getting Started from Dartmouth
- C Programming: Advanced Data Types from Dartmouth
Data Science (18)
- Statistics and R from Harvard University ★★★★☆(20)
- Statistical Thinking for Data Science and Analytics from Columbia University ★★☆☆☆(18)
- Data Science: R Basics from Harvard University ★★★★★(8)
- People Analytics from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(5)
- Data Science: Visualization from Harvard University ★★★★★(3)
- High-Dimensional Data Analysis from Harvard University ★★★★☆(3)
- Data Science: Machine Learning from Harvard University ★★★★☆(2)
- Case study: DNA methylation data analysis from Harvard University ★★★★★(2)
- Data Science: Linear Regression from Harvard University ★★★☆☆(2)
- Causal Diagrams: Draw Your Assumptions Before Your Conclusions from Harvard University ★★★★★(2)
- Data Science: Wrangling from Harvard University ★★★★★(1)
- Data Science: Productivity Tools from Harvard University ★★★★★(1)
- Data Science: Probability from Harvard University ★★★☆☆(1)
- Data Science: Inference and Modeling from Harvard University ★★★★☆(1)
- Big Data and Education from Columbia University ★★★☆☆(1)
- Data Science: Capstone from Harvard University
- Principles, Statistical and Computational Tools for Reproducible Da... from Harvard University
- Data, Models and Decisions in Business Analytics from Columbia University
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Programming (8)
- Using Python for Research from Harvard University ★★★☆☆(9)
- CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript from Harvard University ★★★★★(4)
- Programming for the Web with JavaScript from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(3)
- The Computing Technology Inside Your Smartphone from Cornell University ★★★★★(2)
- CS50's Mobile App Development with React Native from Harvard University ★★★★☆(1)
- CS50's Introduction to Game Development from Harvard University ★★★★★(1)
- Software Development Fundamentals from University of Pennsylvania ★★★☆☆(1)
- [New] Quantitative Methods for Biology from Harvard University
Humanities (80)
- Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”) from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(184)
- HOPE: Human Odyssey to Political Existentialism from Princeton University ★★★★★(108)
- Moralities of Everyday Life from Yale University ★★★★★(39)
- Greek and Roman Mythology from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(18)
- Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(11)
- Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(10)
- China (Part 1): Political and Intellectual Foundations: From the Sa... from Harvard University ★★★★★(9)
- Visualizing Japan (1850s-1930s): Westernization, Protest, Modernity from Harvard University ★★★★★(7)
- Religious Literacy: Traditions and Scriptures from Harvard University ★★★★☆(7)
- China’s First Empires and the Rise of Buddhism from Harvard University ★★★★★(6)
- Modern China’s Foundations: The Manchus and the Qing from Harvard University ★★★★★(6)
- Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial ... from Harvard University ★★★★★(6)
- English for Career Development from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(6)
- English for Journalism from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(6)
- Effective Altruism from Princeton University ★★★★☆(6)
- Buddhism Through Its Scriptures from Harvard University ★★★★☆(5)
- Creating Modern China: The Republican Period to the Present from Harvard University ★★★★★(5)
- Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(5)
- The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1850-1861: A House Divided from Columbia University ★★★★★(5)
- The Civil War and Reconstruction – 1865-1890: The Unfinished Revolu... from Columbia University ★★★★★(5)
- The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1861 - 1865: A New Birth of Freedom from Columbia University ★★★★☆(5)
- Invasions, Rebellions, and the Fall of Imperial China from Harvard University ★★★★★(4)
- Cosmopolitan Tang: Aristocratic Culture in China from Harvard University ★★★★★(4)
- Global China: From the Mongols to the Ming from Harvard University ★★★★★(4)
- China and Communism from Harvard University ★★★★★(4)
- Contemporary China: The People's Republic, Taiwan, and Hong Kong from Harvard University ★★★★★(4)
- Masterpieces of World Literature from Harvard University ★★★★★(4)
- Global History Lab from Princeton University ★★★★☆(4)
- Christianity Through Its Scriptures from Harvard University ★★★★☆(3)
- Shakespeare's Hamlet: The Ghost from Harvard University ★★★★★(3)
- Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life from Yale University ★★★☆☆(3)
- American Capitalism: A History from Cornell University ★★★★★(3)
- The Ethics of Eating from Cornell University ★★★★☆(3)
- Question Reality! Science, philosophy, and the search for meaning from Dartmouth ★★★★☆(3)
- Islam Through Its Scriptures from Harvard University ★★★★★(2)
- Religion, Conflict and Peace from Harvard University ★★★★☆(2)
- The Medieval Book of Hours: Art and Devotion in the Later Middle Ages from Harvard University ★★★☆☆(2)
- PredictionX: John Snow and the Cholera Outbreak of 1854 from Harvard University ★★★★★(2)
- Books in the Medieval Liturgy from Harvard University ★★★★★(2)
- The Ancient Greek Hero from Harvard University ★★★☆☆(2)
- Bioethics: The Law, Medicine, and Ethics of Reproductive Technologi... from Harvard University ★★★★☆(2)
- Shakespeare's Othello: The Moor from Harvard University ★★★★★(2)
- Wonders of Ancient Egypt from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(2)
- A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650) from Yale University ★★★★★(2)
- Poetry in America: Whitman from Harvard University ★★★★☆(1)
- Ancient Masterpieces of World Literature from Harvard University ★★★★★(1)
- Hinduism Through Its Scriptures from Harvard University ★★★★★(1)
- Judaism Through Its Scriptures from Harvard University ★★★★★(1)
- Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice: Shylock from Harvard University ★★★★★(1)
- English for Business and Entrepreneurship from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(1)
- English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(1)
- The Tabernacle in Word & Image: An Italian Jewish Manuscript Re... from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(1)
- Seeking Women’s Rights: Colonial Period to the Civil War from Columbia University ★★★★★(1)
- Women Have Always Worked: The U.S. Experience 1700 - 1920 from Columbia University ★★★★★(1)
- The American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century from Dartmouth ★★★★★(1)
- John Milton: Paradise Lost from Dartmouth ★★★★★(1)
- Power and Responsibility: Doing Philosophy with Superheroes from Harvard University
- China’s Political and Intellectual Foundations: From Sage Kings to ... from Harvard University
- Introduction to Digital Humanities from Harvard University
- PredictionX: Lost Without Longitude from Harvard University
- Poetry in America: Modernism from Harvard University
- Poetry in America: The Poetry of Early New England from Harvard University
- Book Sleuthing: The Nineteenth Century from Harvard University
- Poetry in America: The Civil War and Its Aftermath from Harvard University
- Poetry in America: Whitman from Harvard University
- China Humanities: The Individual in Chinese Culture from Harvard University
- Sikhism Through Its Scriptures from Harvard University
- Modern Masterpieces of World Literature from Harvard University
- Women Making History: Ten Objects, Many Stories from Harvard University
- Shakespeare's Life and Work from Harvard University
- The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community from Yale University
- Women Have Always Worked: The U.S. Experience 1920 - 2016 from Columbia University
- Wage Work for Women Citizens: 1870-1920 from Columbia University
- Fighting for Equality: 1950–2018 from Columbia University
- Indian & Tibetan River of Buddhism from Columbia University
- Negotiating a Changing World: 1920-1950 from Columbia University
- Writing Case Studies: Science of Delivery from Princeton University
- Fantastic Places, Unhuman Humans: Exploring Humanity Through Litera... from Brown University
- The Ethics of Memory from Brown University
- Libertarian Free Will: Neuroscientific and Philosophical Evidence from Dartmouth
Business (72)
- Introduction to Marketing from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(56)
- Introduction to Financial Accounting from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(49)
- Introduction to Operations Management from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(29)
- Financial Markets from Yale University ★★★★☆(27)
- Introduction to Corporate Finance from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(19)
- Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(16)
- Customer Analytics from University of Pennsylvania ★★★☆☆(16)
- The Global Financial Crisis from Yale University ★★★★☆(11)
- Financial Engineering and Risk Management Part I from Columbia University ★★★★☆(11)
- Entrepreneurship 2: Launching your Start-Up from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(9)
- Global Human Capital Trends from Columbia University ★★★★☆(9)
- Operations Analytics from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(6)
- Accounting Analytics from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(6)
- Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(6)
- Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(5)
- More Introduction to Financial Accounting from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(5)
- A Preview Course on The 5 Killer Risks of Enterprise Risk Management from Columbia University ★★★★★(5)
- Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(4)
- Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(4)
- Entrepreneurship 4: Financing and Profitability from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(4)
- Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(4)
- Analytics in Python from Columbia University ★★★★☆(4)
- Improving Your Business Through a Culture of Health from Harvard University ★★★★★(3)
- Introducción a las Finanzas Corporativas from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(3)
- Arts and Culture Strategy from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(3)
- Financial Engineering and Risk Management Part II from Columbia University ★★★★☆(3)
- Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies from Harvard University ★★★★☆(2)
- Introducción al Marketing from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(2)
- Construction Project Management from Columbia University ★★★☆☆(2)
- Introduction to Global Hospitality Management from Cornell University ★★★★☆(2)
- Decision-Making and Scenarios from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(1)
- Global Trends for Business and Society from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(1)
- 市场营销概论 (中文版） from University of Pennsylvania ★★★☆☆(1)
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): A Strategic Approach from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(1)
- Crowdfunding from University of Pennsylvania ★☆☆☆☆(1)
- Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers from University of Pennsylvania ★☆☆☆☆(1)
- Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(1)
- Leading the Life You Want from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(1)
- Construction Scheduling from Columbia University ★★★★★(1)
- Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control from Columbia University ★★★★★(1)
- Construction Finance from Columbia University ★★★★☆(1)
- Launching Breakthrough Technologies from Harvard University
- Entrepreneurship and Healthcare in Emerging Economies from Harvard University
- Modeling Risk and Realities from University of Pennsylvania
- Modeling Risk and Realities from University of Pennsylvania
- Managing Social and Human Capital from University of Pennsylvania
- Optimizing Diversity on Teams from University of Pennsylvania
- The Power of Team Culture from University of Pennsylvania
- Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing from University of Pennsylvania
- Application of AI, InsurTech, and Real Estate Technology from University of Pennsylvania
- FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations from University of Pennsylvania
- Business Strategies for Social Impact from University of Pennsylvania
- Building High-Performing Teams from University of Pennsylvania
- Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning from University of Pennsylvania
- 运营管理概论（中文版） from University of Pennsylvania
- 财务会计概论（中文版） from University of Pennsylvania
- 企业金融概论（中文版） from University of Pennsylvania
- Introducción a la Gestión de Operaciones from University of Pennsylvania
- What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance from University of Pennsylvania
- Influence from University of Pennsylvania
- Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning from University of Pennsylvania
- Management Fundamentals from University of Pennsylvania
- Building High-Performing Teams from University of Pennsylvania
- Introduction to Corporate Finance from Columbia University
- Free Cash Flow Analysis from Columbia University
- Demand and Supply Analytics from Columbia University
- Marketing Analytics from Columbia University
- Connected Strategy Capstone from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
- Developing Breakthrough Innovations with the Three Box Solution from Dartmouth
- Executing Breakthrough Innovations with the Three Box Solution from Dartmouth
- Omnichannel Strategy and Management from Dartmouth
- Retail Fundamentals from Dartmouth
Art & Design (20)
- Gamification from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(55)
- Introduction to Classical Music from Yale University ★★★★★(18)
- Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★★(15)
- Roman Architecture from Yale University ★★★★☆(12)
- The Architectural Imagination from Harvard University ★★★☆☆(5)
- Hollywood: History, Industry, Art from University of Pennsylvania ★★★★☆(5)
- 18th-Century Opera: Handel & Mozart from Harvard University ★★★★★(4)
- First Nights - Beethoven's 9th Symphony and the 19th Century Orchestra from Harvard University ★★★★★(4)
- First Nights - Handel's Messiah and Baroque Oratorio from Harvard University ★★★★★(4)
- Reinventing the Piano from Princeton University ★★★★★(4)
- First Nights - Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo and the Birth of Opera from Harvard University ★★★★★(3)
- First Nights - Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring: Modernism, Ballet, and ... from Harvard University ★★★★★(2)
- First Nights - Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique and Program Music in... from Harvard University ★★★★★(2)
- Introduction to Italian Opera from Dartmouth ★★★☆☆(2)
- Exposing Digital Photography from Harvard University ★★★★★(1)
- 19th-Century Opera: Meyerbeer, Wagner, & Verdi from Harvard University ★★★★★(1)
- Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology from Harvard University ★★★★★(1)
- Music and Social Action from Yale University ★★★★☆(1)
- Age of Cathedrals from Yale University
- Introduction to German Opera from Dartmouth
