Open Yale Courses

Open Yale Courses offers free video and audio lectures from selected Yale undergraduate courses. The catalogue covers history, literature, philosophy, physics, psychology, economics, and more, with full lecture series taught by Yale professors. Each course includes the lectures, readings, and syllabi, so you can follow the whole class.

Key Features

• Full lecture series from Yale professors
• Courses in humanities and sciences
• Video and audio lectures with readings
• Real classroom recordings
• No account or payment needed
• Course syllabi included

Pricing

Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.

How it works

The lectures are recorded in real Yale classrooms, which gives them a genuine university feel. The site is simple to use: pick a course, watch the lectures in order, and read along with the course materials. There are no assignments to submit and no grades, which makes it a relaxed way to learn.

Open Yale Courses is completely free and needs no account. It is best for curious learners who want to hear great teaching on classic subjects, and for students who want extra lectures to support their own studies.

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