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Yale Courses
Open Yale Courses provides recorded lectures, syllabi, readings, exams, downloadable video, audio and transcripts.
About Yale Courses
Open Yale Courses publishes recorded lectures and related materials from selected Yale College courses. Each listed course includes a full set of class lectures in high-quality video, along with materials such as syllabi, suggested readings, exams, and problem sets. Lectures are available as downloadable videos, and an audio-only version is also offered; searchable transcripts accompany each lecture. Two courses, Craig Wright's Introduction to Classical Music and Ian Shapiro's Moral Foundations of Political Philosophy, were recently removed from the site. Both have been updated and are now available through the Coursera platform.
Key features
- Full set of class lectures in high-quality video per course
- Downloadable video and audio-only versions of lectures
- Searchable transcripts for each lecture
- Course materials include syllabi, suggested readings, exams, and problem sets
- Course listings show department, course number, professor, and term
- Sortable course table by department, number, title, professor, and date
Best for: Self-directed learners who want to watch or download recorded Yale College lectures and review accompanying course materials such as syllabi, readings, exams, and transcripts.
Good for
- Full lecture videos are downloadable, with an audio-only option.
- Searchable transcripts are provided for each lecture.
- Course materials include syllabi, suggested readings, exams, and problem sets.
Watch out for
- Two courses were removed from the site and are now available through Coursera.
Yale Courses at a glance
- Website
- oyc.yale.edu/courses
- Category
- Education & Learning › Online Courses
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Yale Courses FAQ
What materials come with each course?
Each course includes a full set of class lectures in high-quality video, syllabi, suggested readings, exams, problem sets, and searchable transcripts.
Can I download the lectures?
Yes, lectures are available as downloadable videos, and an audio-only version is also offered.
Where can I find the courses that were removed from the site?
Craig Wright's Introduction to Classical Music and Ian Shapiro's Moral Foundations of Political Philosophy were removed from this site and are now available through the Coursera platform.
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