MIT OpenCourseWare — Computer Science

A free collection of MIT course materials covering computer science, programming, algorithms, systems, AI and other areas of computing. OCW provides lectures, notes, assignments, exams, textbooks and videos from real MIT courses.

MIT-level academic content; 2,500+ courses across OCW; no registration required; self-paced learning; assignments and exams can replicate a university-level learning experience; extensive range from introductory to advanced topics.

No application, competitive admission or enrollment is required. Open to independent learners worldwide, including high school students. Prerequisites depend on the selected course; advanced courses may require mathematics or programming background. No recommendation letter, motivation essay or interview is required. Important: MIT OCW does not provide certificates, academic credit or degrees.