Here’s a curated list of 50 of the best free MIT courses you can take online, covering a range of disciplines including computer science, engineering, mathematics, economics, humanities, and more. These are available primarily through MIT OpenCourseWare and MITx on edX.


🧠 Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence

  1. Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Python
  2. Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science
  3. Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
  4. Introduction to Algorithms
  5. Artificial Intelligence
  6. Computer System Security
  7. Software Construction
  8. Mathematics for Computer Science
  9. Operating System Engineering
  10. Performance Engineering of Software Systems

🧮 Mathematics & Data Science

  1. Linear Algebra
  2. Single Variable Calculus
  3. Multivariable Calculus
  4. Differential Equations
  5. Probability and Statistics
  6. Computational Thinking
  7. Theory of Computation
  8. Mathematical Methods for Engineers
  9. Stochastic Processes
  10. Mathematics of Big Data and Machine Learning

⚙️ Engineering & Physics

  1. Circuits and Electronics
  2. Introduction to Solid State Chemistry
  3. Mechanical Behavior of Materials
  4. Thermal-Fluids Engineering
  5. Dynamics and Control I
  6. Introduction to Robotics
  7. Signals and Systems
  8. Fluid Mechanics
  9. Design and Manufacturing I
  10. Principles of Digital Communications I

💼 Business, Economics & Innovation

  1. The Analytics Edge
  2. Entrepreneurship 101: Who Is Your Customer?
  3. Economics and Society
  4. Game Theory
  5. Financial Theory
  6. Development Economics
  7. Innovation and Commercialization
  8. Energy Economics and Policy

🌍 Science, Humanities & Social Sciences

  1. Classical Mechanics
  2. Electricity and Magnetism
  3. Quantum Physics I
  4. Introduction to Biology
  5. Psychology
  6. Global Poverty
  7. Technology and Culture
  8. The Ancient World: Rome
  9. Philosophy of Love
  10. Moral Problems and the Good Life
  11. The Human Brain
  12. World Music

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