Explore BIU's Free Online Courses
Discover a World of Knowledge from Biblical Studies to Quantum Physics with our free online courses
Bar-Ilan University proudly presents a diverse collection of free online courses (MOOCs), offering world-class education accessible to everyone. Join our distinguished professors on fascinating journeys through various fields of knowledge, all available at your own pace and completely free of charge.
Before we dive in… Why choose Bar-Ilan’s MOOCs?
- Quality: Courses designed by leading academics and researchers
- Innovation: Cutting-edge learning technologies and methodologies
- Community: Join a global community of learners
- Cost: All courses are completely free
How to Get Started
- Read the list below
- Choose your course and follow the link
- Create your free account
- Start learning!
Here’s BIU’s constantly expanding selection of free, online course:
Science and Technology
From Newton to Schrödinger
Ever heard of Schrödinger's cat? Curious about how Einstein changed our understanding of reality? What if you could understand the mysteries that puzzled the greatest minds of the 20th century? Join Dr. Yossi Ben-Zion on a fascinating journey from Newton to quantum mechanics:
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Introduction to Physics
What makes a ball fly in a perfect arc? Why do some objects float while others sink? How can you predict the exact path of a satellite? Transform your daily scroll into an adventure of discovery! Join Dr. Yossi Ben-Zion's mechanics course and see the world through the eyes of a physicist:
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Computational Models
Have you ever stopped to think about what makes a computer... a computer? Can computers solve ANY problem? What are their real limitations? Ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of computational thinking? Join Prof. Yonatan Aumann's free course at campus.il and discover the mathematical foundations that power our digital world!
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Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics
Curious about how genetic information is revolutionizing medicine? Want to understand the future of healthcare? Ready to explore the intersection of biology and technology? Join Prof. Ron Unger and Dr. Ronen Tal-Botzer for a fascinating journey into genomics and biomedical informatics.
Start your free learning adventure at EDX.org! sign up here.
Culture and Education
World-Fixing: Feminist Art and Jewish Identity
What stories do Jewish feminist artists tell? How do they challenge traditional perspectives? Curious about the intersection of art, feminism, and Jewish identity? Join Dr. Mor Presiado on an inspiring journey through the works of groundbreaking Jewish feminist artists:
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Reading in the Digital Age
Are your Gen-Z students struggling with reading comprehension? Want to know how to make texts come alive in the digital age? What if you could bridge the gap between traditional teaching and modern technology? Join Dr. Nava Neria-Cohen's revolutionary course on digital reading strategies. Transform your teaching methods:
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Biblical and Historical Studies
The Bible in Light of the Ancient East
Ever wondered how the ancient stories of the flood and the Tower of Babel really came to be? What secrets lie in the archaeological findings of our region? What if you could understand the Bible in a completely new light? Instead of endless scrolling, join Prof. Nili Samet for a fascinating journey through time! Discover the Biblical world through ancient archaeological findings - completely FREE at campus.il:
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Biblical Archaeology: The Archaeology of Ancient Israel and Judah
Ever dreamed of being an archaeological detective? Want to uncover the real story of ancient Israel and Judah? What secrets lie buried in our soil? Join Prof. Aharon Maeir for an exciting journey through Biblical archaeology. Discover the past:
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The Story of Early Israel
How did the Jewish people really begin? What secrets lie in the ancient texts that shaped our heritage? Ready to bridge the gap between Biblical stories and Rabbinical wisdom? Join Prof. Arnon Atzmon for an eye-opening journey through Jewish history. Discover your roots:
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Jerusalem: A Journey Through Time
Your Journey Through Time Begins
This is the Jerusalem you'll discover in Jerusalem: a Journey Through Time, the brand new online course by Prof. Aren Maeir, a world renowned archaeologist whose previous course on edX.org were taken by hundreds and thousands of students from all over the world.
The course is fully presented in English, uses innovative teaching methods, and includes videos though which you, too, can visit ancient Jerusalem, even the parts that were never accessible to the wide public.
Join us on this journey through time, from the bronze age and until the Muslim conquest, where every stone tells a story of destruction and rebirth, where every alley echoes with prayers, and where the human spirit's infinite capacity for renewal finds its most powerful expression. Come discover why Jerusalem is not just a city, but a testament to humanity's undying hope and the eternal cycle of rebirth.
For as Jerusalem has proven throughout its long and turbulent history - as long as there is faith, as long as there are dreams, as long as there are people who remember - the phoenix will always rise again.
Ready to learn? Resister today and expand your horizons. The course is absolutely free of charge!