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15 Best Democracy Courses Online

We compared 15 Democracy courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $536.40. 11 come from a named university or institution, including Duke University, Stanford University and Johns Hopkins University. 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
$19.99 – $536.40
Providers
Coursera, edX, Udemy
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, matched to "democracy" 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 $19.99 to $536.40, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Civic Engagement in American Democracy

    Offered by Duke University

    So how does the American political system work? Who are some of the key actors? What are key concepts for a student trying to understand what’s going on? How can I as a citizen influence politics? Civic Engagement in Ame...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Comparative Democratic Development Part II: Structuring Democracy

    Offered by Stanford University

    This course is designed to follow Comparative Democratic Development Part I: Conditions of Democracy. There are no formal prerequisites for this course, although an interest in democracy, democratic structures and instit...

    $50.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Comparative Democratic Development Part I: Conditions of Democracy

    Offered by Stanford University

    Conditions of Democracy is the first course in a two-part series intended as a broad survey of the political, social, cultural, economic, institutional, and international factors that foster and obstruct the development...

    $50.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Mathematics and Democracy Teach Out

    Offered by Johns Hopkins University

    This course is aimed at anyone who has interest in the lens through which mathematicians view democracy. You will learn theories and approaches to the mathematics of voting.

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Democracy and Autocracy: Theories and Empirical Findings

    Offered by Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

    Learn which forms of government can best guarantee a free, fair, and just life by exploringhow democracy and autocracy emerge, evolve, andimpact our lives.

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Comparative Political Systems

    Offered by IPSAMOOC

    This course is part of the IPSAMOOC project, a joint venture Federica Weblearning - IPSA, the International Political Science Association. Comparative politics covers a wide variety of topics and themes. The course start...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

    Offered by University of Copenhagen

    Learn why the hope and excitement of the Arab Spring is gone, why so many Arab states are falling apart, why the youth are so frustrated, why there are so many refugees, and what can be done about it. The so-called Arab...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

    Offered by University of Washington

    Explore the history, culture and society of the people of Ukraine from the Middle Ages to the present in this introductory course developed by the Ukrainian Institute, educational studio EdEra, and the National Universit...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Moral Foundations of Politics

    Offered by Yale University

    When do governments deserve our allegiance, and when should they be denied it? This course explores the main answers that have been given to this question in the modern West. We start with a survey of the major political...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX Master's Degree University-backed

    Master of Arts in International Relations

    Offered by American University

    The Master of Arts in International Relations program offers a rich exploration of global politics, diplomacy, and international collaboration. You'll engage with key issues influencing international relations today, enc...

  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    U.S. Government

    Offered by Harvard University

    This course offers an in-depth exploration of the U.S. government, providing insights into its structure, functions, and key processes. You'll gain a clearer understanding of the political landscape and how government de...

    $536.40
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

    Offered by O.P. Jindal Global University

    This specialization is intended for people interested in politics and international affairs. You will learn about the United States and how its history, culture, politics, and foreign policy leave a significant impact on...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    State, Law and the Economy I

    Offered by The University of Hong Kong

    Part One of a four-part course on the economic analysis of the state, law, and the economy and their interrelationships. Part one studies the contractual nature of the state, the logic of collective action, liberty and t...

    $50.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    Your 1st & 2nd Amendment Constitutional Rights

    In the United States, we are a democracy governed by a constitution that establishes citizens' rights and limits the potential for governmental overreach. The key to Democracy is sunlight and more people understanding th...

    $19.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy Certificate

    Politik verstehen – Dein Einstieg in Demokratie & Wahlen

    Kursbeschreibung: „Politik verstehen – Dein Einstieg in Demokratie, Wahlen & Mitbestimmung“Was hat Politik eigentlich mit meinem Leben zu tun? Mehr als du denkst! In diesem Kurs bekommst du auf einfache und verständl...

    $19.99
    listed price

Best Democracy Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Civic Engagement in American Democracy Coursera Duke University $49.00 View →
2 Comparative Democratic Development Part II: Structuring Democracy edX Stanford University $50.00 View →
3 Comparative Democratic Development Part I: Conditions of Democracy edX Stanford University $50.00 View →
4 Mathematics and Democracy Teach Out Coursera Johns Hopkins University $49.00 View →
5 Democracy and Autocracy: Theories and Empirical Findings edX Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II $49.00 View →
6 Comparative Political Systems Coursera IPSAMOOC $49.00 View →
7 After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure Coursera University of Copenhagen $49.00 View →
8 Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities Coursera University of Washington $49.00 View →
9 Moral Foundations of Politics Coursera Yale University $49.00 View →
10 Master of Arts in International Relations edX American University View →
11 U.S. Government edX Harvard University $536.40 View →
12 American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties Coursera O.P. Jindal Global University $49.00 View →
13 State, Law and the Economy I edX The University of Hong Kong $50.00 View →
14 Your 1st & 2nd Amendment Constitutional Rights Udemy $19.99 View →
15 Politik verstehen – Dein Einstieg in Demokratie & Wahlen Udemy $19.99 View →

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