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Why Harvard Extension School?
We’re convenient, affordable, challenging. Learn more about the school.
Distance Education
Take Classes from Anywhere
Can’t make it to the Harvard campus? Our 120 online courses allow you to take Harvard classes at a distance.
English Language
Increase your English language skills. Learn about our courses in a video.
Courses: On Campus and Online
Our more than 600 fall and spring term courses are open to any student up to the challenge—no application is required. Undergraduate, graduate, and noncredit options are available.
Courses are held on campus in the evening or online, and the tuition rates (charged per course and listed in course descriptions) are among the lowest in Boston.
Syllabi and course websites. As syllabi and course websites become available, they are linked in course descriptions.
Find Courses Now: Search or Browse
Search for Courses and Course Availability
Use keywords, class times, instructors, and more to find courses. Current enrollment and waitlist numbers are included in search results during registration, so you can see if courses with limited enrollment have reached capacity. Note: Institute for English Language courses are not included in the search.
Browse Courses by Subject
Use the menu below or the list of subjects to browse course descriptions.
Find Degree and Certificate Courses
Degree and certificate candidates: use the degree and certificate course search to find courses that fulfill requirements.
Summer School courses. Some courses offered through Harvard Summer School can be applied toward a degree or certificate. To search for such courses, use the Extension degree/certificate course search on the Summer School website.
