15 Best Computer Science Courses on edX
We compared 15 Computer Science courses currently listed on edX, priced from $30.00 to $466.20. 12 of them teach the subject directly and 3 are built around a certification exam. 7 come from a named university or institution, including Institute of Science Tokyo, Maryville University and University of Bayreuth. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $30.00 – $466.20
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "computer science" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $30.00 to $466.20, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Introduction to Computer Science and Programming
Offered by Institute of Science Tokyo
The term “Computation” refers to the action performed by a computer. A computation can be a basic operation and it can also be a sophisticated computer simulation requiring a large amount of data and substantial resource...
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Offered by Maryville University
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is designed to equip students with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of computer science, along with practical skills in software development and system design. By explori...
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Trial Lessons: Philosophy and Computer Science
Offered by University of Bayreuth
Open to a new degree? Try it! This compact course will offer you a glimpse into the master's programme Philosophy & Computer Science at the University of Bayreuth in Germany. Throughout seven chapters, you will gain insi...
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Computer Science for Python Programming
Offered by Harvard University
This course focuses on Python programming within the realm of computer science, guiding you through foundational concepts and practical applications. You'll learn how to employ Python for various tasks and develop proble...
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Computer Science
Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston
This Computer Science course offers a thorough grounding in essential concepts and practices within the field. By engaging with real-world applications, you’ll develop a solid foundation that will serve you well whether...
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Computer Science for Artificial Intelligence
Offered by Harvard University
This course provides a thorough foundation in computer science principles as they relate to artificial intelligence. You'll explore key concepts and technologies that drive AI development, helping you understand how algo...
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Computer Science for Data Science
Offered by Harvard University
This course, 'Computer Science for Data Science,' aims to bridge the gap between computer science principles and the practical techniques needed in data science. You'll explore essential concepts, tools, and methodologie...
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Computer Science 101
Offered by Stanford University
Introduction to Computer Science for a zero-prior-experience audience. Play with little phrases of code to understand what computers are all about.
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Behavioral Interview Practice for Computer Science Students
Offered by CodeSignal
Practice behavioral interview skills for computer science job searches, including storytelling, recruiter screens, and panel interviews. Learn how to present your background clearly and respond to common interview prompt...
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CS50's Computer Science for Lawyers
Offered by Harvard University
This course is a variant of Harvard University's introduction to computer science, CS50, designed especially for lawyers (and law students).
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CS50's Introduction to Computer Science
Offered by Harvard University
An introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming.
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CS50’s Computer Science for Business
Offered by Harvard University
This is CS50’s introduction to computer science and tech literacy for business professionals.
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Teaching Coding in Grades 5-8 with Scratch Encore
Offered by University of Chicago
This course introduces teachers and other educators to the basics of teaching programming with Scratch to students in grades 5-8 using Scratch Encore, a culturally responsive, intermediate computer science curriculum. Ea...
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Semantics of First-Order Logic
Offered by Stanford University
First-order logic is a restricted, formalized language which is particularly suited to the precise expression of ideas. The language has uses in many disciplines including computer science, mathematics, linguistics and a...
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Quantum Computing for Everyone
Offered by University of Chicago
This course offers an accessible introduction to quantum computing, breaking down complex concepts into understandable lessons. It's designed for anyone interested in understanding the basics of this cutting-edge technol...
$358.20listed price
Best Computer Science Courses on edX compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 12 priced courses on this page run from $30.00 to $466.20, with the middle of the range around $299.00 — a spread of $436.20. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 7 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Institute of Science Tokyo, Maryville University and University of Bayreuth — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Courses versus exam preparation
3 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Computer Science from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.
Before you enrol
Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 30 August 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.