Best Education & Learning Subreddits
Learning communities: subreddits for students and teachers, homework help, language learning, and general-knowledge favourites like Today I Learned and Explain Like I'm Five.
We list 91 education & learning subreddits with about 161.6M subscriptions between them. The median one has 365K members, and the biggest, r/todayilearned, has 41M.
Tip: Homework-help subreddits expect you to show what you've tried. Posts that just ask for the answer are removed.
| # | Subreddit | Members | What it’s about |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r/todayilearned | 41M | You learn something new every day; what did you learn today? Submit interesting and specific facts about something that you just found out here. |
| 2 | r/explainlikeimfive | 23.3M | Explain Like I'm Five is the best forum and archive on the internet for layperson-friendly explanations. Don't Panic! |
| 3 | r/OldSchoolCool | 19.3M | /r/OldSchoolCool History's cool kids, looking fantastic! A pictorial and video celebration of history's coolest kids, everything from beatniks to bikers, mods to rude… |
| 4 | r/europe | 11.3M | Europe: 50 (+6) countries, 230 languages, 746M people… 1 subreddit. |
| 5 | r/Whatcouldgowrong | 7.7M | The best place to learn what not to do. |
| 6 | r/languagelearning | 3.3M | A community for anybody interested in learning other languages. Whether you are just starting, a polyglot or a language nerd, this is the place for you! |
| 7 | r/brasil | 3.2M | A casa dos brasileiros no Reddit. Leia as regras e participe de nossa comunidade! The Brazilian community on Reddit. Feel free to post in English or Portuguese! |
| 8 | r/GetStudying | 3.2M | A community of motivated learners! Here we share tips, methods and experiences to improve our study habits. Join us to stay on track, reach your goals, and be part of a… |
| 9 | r/Physics | 3.2M | For physicists and physics students. See the rules before posting, and the subreddit wiki for common questions. Basic homework questions are not allowed. |
| 10 | r/3Dprinting | 3.2M | /r/3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices. |
| 11 | r/MachineLearning | 3M | Beginners - /r/mlquestions or /r/learnmachinelearning , AGI - /r/singularity, career advices - /r/cscareerquestions, datasets - r/datasets |
| 12 | r/graphic_design | 2.8M | A collaborative learning community for graphic designers at any stage, focused on education, mentorship, and mutual support. |
| 13 | r/Teachers | 2.1M | Dedicated to open discussion about all things teaching. Please read the rules before posting. Mail sent directly to mods instead of modmail will be ignored. |
| 14 | r/japan | 1.7M | This subreddit serves as a general hub to discuss most things Japanese and exchange information, as well as to guide users to subs specializing in things such as daily… |
| 15 | r/learnart | 1.7M | LearnArt is a free open art learning resource built on the principles of free education and art access to all. Come check us out for feedback, guidance, and discussion! |
| 16 | r/IWantToLearn | 1.4M | Have you ever wanted to learn a martial art, or to play the guitar, or how to program a computer? |
| 17 | r/VietNam | 1.4M | Hello! This is the global dual-language Reddit home of the country Vietnam. Chào mừng bạn đến với ngôi nhà trên Reddit của Việt Nam. r/Vietnam sử dụng cả hai ngôn ngữ… |
| 18 | r/JapaneseFood | 1.3M | Quality photography, discussion, videos and recipes related to Japanese cuisine. Recipes and your homemade dishes are especially welcome. |
| 19 | r/geography | 1.2M | The study of the Earth and its features, inhabitants, and phenomena. |
| 20 | r/Scams | 1.2M | Welcome to r/scams. This is an educational subreddit focused on scams. |
| 21 | r/poland | 1.1M | The official English language subreddit for Poland and Polish news. Questions get answered, recommendations get recommended, and - you know - things get done. |
| 22 | r/germany | 1M | English-language discussions related to Germany. |
| 23 | r/Instagram | 985K | The un-official (and unaffiliated) subreddit for Instagram.com - Learn tips and tricks, ask questions and get feedback on your account. Come join our great community of… |
| 24 | r/EngineeringStudents | 940K | This is a place for engineering students of any discipline to discuss study methods, get homework help, get job search advice, and find a compassionate ear when you get… |
| 25 | r/90DayFiance | 912K | 90 Day Fiance: come to learn about the K1 visa process, stay to be frauded by TLC. New episodes every Sunday at 8pm EDT. |
| 26 | r/GradSchool | 910K | Discussion forum for current, past, and future students of any discipline completing post-graduate studies - taught or research. |
| 27 | r/LawSchool | 891K | For current and former Law School Redditors. Ask questions, seek advice, post outlines, etc. This is NOT a forum for legal advice. |
| 28 | r/chile | 875K | La comunidad chilena de Reddit / The Chilean Reddit community (we speak English too!) |
| 29 | r/LearnJapanese | 774K | Welcome to r/LearnJapanese, the hub on Reddit for learners of the Japanese Language. |
| 30 | r/WorkReform | 761K | Fighting For Our Future: Universal Rights to Healthcare, Housing & Education |
| 31 | r/Polska | 728K | Społeczność dla piszących i czytających po polsku. English posts are welcome if tagged as English 🇬🇧. |
| 32 | r/HomeworkHelp | 667K | Need help with homework? We're here for you! The purpose of this subreddit is to help you learn (not complete your last-minute homework), and our rules are designed to… |
| 33 | r/StudentLoans | 657K | /r/StudentLoans: Reddit's hub for advice, articles, and general discussion about getting and repaying student loans. |
| 34 | r/EnglishLearning | 584K | A place for learning English. 英語の学びのスペースです。 Un lugar para aprender Inglés. مكان لتعلم اللغة الإنجليزية. Un lieu pour apprendre l'Anglais. Ein Ort zum Englisch lernen. |
| 35 | r/preppers | 551K | Learning and sharing information to aid in emergency preparedness as it relates to both natural and man-made disasters. |
| 36 | r/Norway | 550K | A subreddit for anything related to Norway! Both English and Norwegian are permitted languages on this subreddit. About to ask a question? |
| 37 | r/learnmachinelearning | 538K | Welcome to r/learnmachinelearning - a community of learners and educators passionate about machine learning! |
| 38 | r/HowToHack | 526K | Welcome! This is your open hacker community designed to help you on the journey from neophyte to veteran in the world of underground skillsets. Ask, Answer, Learn. |
| 39 | r/duolingo | 517K | Welcome to r/Duolingo: Explore tips, success stories, and lively discussions on language learning and language learning tools, as well as music, math, and chess… |
| 40 | r/German | 429K | /r/German is a community focused on discussion related to learning the German language. It is also a place to discuss the language at large. |
| 41 | r/flying | 418K | This community is for discussion among pilots, students, instructors and aviation professionals. |
| 42 | r/EngagementRings | 416K | A place to post about engagement rings. Feel free to discuss past or future purchases, learn about gems, cuts, and settings, and of course show off your engagement… |
| 43 | r/Spanish | 388K | Discuss the language, ask questions and get answers from native or advanced speakers, find resources, useful tips, and more! Just remember: all discussion should be… |
| 44 | r/csMajors | 380K | All about studying and students of computer science. |
| 45 | r/java | 370K | News, Technical discussions, research papers and assorted things of interest related to the Java programming language NO programming help, NO learning Java related… |
| 46 | r/Munich | 365K | A place for residents or visitors of Munich! Posts mainly in English or German |
| 47 | r/linguistics | 364K | This is a community for discussions related to topics and questions about linguistics, the scientific study of human language. For common questions, please refer to the… |
| 48 | r/russian | 356K | This is a subreddit for people looking to learn Russian and all things related to the Russian language. Though Russian is encouraged, most discussions are in English. |
| 49 | r/CBSE | 356K | For discussion about CBSE. All CBSE students and ex-students (or from other boards too) are welcome here. Discuss about everything related to CBSE or your… |
| 50 | r/China_irl | 334K | 一个以相互尊重为基础、提倡求同存异的中文社区。我们欢迎大家友善地讨论历史、生物、科技、人文、地理、生活等各类话题。 A humble community built on mutual respect. Must use Chinese language. This is NOT a satire/meme sub. |
| 51 | r/French | 315K | Bienvenue sur /r/French ! We're an inclusive community for those learning the French language. Read the sidebar before posting! |
| 52 | r/gradadmissions | 308K | This subreddit is for anyone who is going through the process of getting into graduate school, and for those who've been there and have advice to give. |
| 53 | r/MBA | 292K | Learn about MBA programs, applying to them, and what life is like while in one and afterwards. Please make sure to read our rules and wiki before posting. |
| 54 | r/SGExams | 290K | Wᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ʀ/SGExᴀᴍs – the largest community on reddit discussing education and student life in Singapore! |
| 55 | r/koreanvariety | 278K | A subreddit for fans of Korean variety & reality shows. |
| 56 | r/CompTIA | 274K | From the "looking to get certified," to conversations/questions from current students, to certified and working professionals - this subreddit is dedicated to CompTIA… |
| 57 | r/ChineseLanguage | 269K | This is a community for people studying or teaching Chinese - or even if you're just interested in Chinese languages. Discussion of all Chinese languages/dialects is… |
| 58 | r/sugarlifestyleforum | 263K | A forum where SDs and SBs discuss the sugar lifestyle, share experiences, and learn from one another |
| 59 | r/Re_Zero | 248K | Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu, known in English as Re: Starting Life in a Different World from Zero, is a Japanese light novel written by Tappei Nagatsuki, and… |
| 60 | r/lawschooladmissions | 241K | The Reddit Law School Admissions Forum. The best place on Reddit for admissions advice. Check out the sidebar for intro guides. |
| 61 | r/Korean | 234K | We're here to learn, study, and practice the Korean language. |
| 62 | r/nederlands | 228K | Discussies in de Nederlandse taal (Discussions in the Dutch language) |
| 63 | r/rawdenim | 221K | For enthusiasts of raw denim in all its forms; from the rarest Japanese heritage jeans, to the most faded and repaired beater jeans which started out as raw denim. |
| 64 | r/coloranalysis | 217K | Learn, discover and discuss your individual color palette through color analysis. |
| 65 | r/kdramarecommends | 195K | Looking for a Korean drama to watch or wanting to try out Korean dramas for the first time? |
| 66 | r/pharmacy | 183K | A subreddit for pharmacists, pharmacy students, techs, and anyone else in the pharmaceutical industry. |
| 67 | r/StudentNurse | 178K | Practically anything and everything related to nursing school. |
| 68 | r/informatik | 174K | Deutschsprachiges Subreddit für Informatik und das Informatik-Studium. This Sub is the German-Language equivalent of /r/compsci |
| 69 | r/teaching | 162K | A place for teachers to comment and debate about teaching methods, resources, tools, and issues whether they be controversial or typical. Also, if you need a place to… |
| 70 | r/reactnative | 161K | A community for learning and developing native mobile applications using React Native by Facebook. |
| 71 | r/IBO | 155K | This is the unofficial subreddit for all things concerning the International Baccalaureate, an academic credential accorded to secondary students from around the world… |
| 72 | r/LegaladviceGerman | 137K | Dieser Subreddit ist für einfache allgemeine Rechtsfragen des Deutschen, Österreichischen oder Schweizer Rechts gedacht. |
| 73 | r/ENGLISH | 133K | This subreddit is unlikely to be the place you are seeking. Your best bet is probably to check out /r/englishlearning or /r/grammar. If you insist on posting here, don't… |
| 74 | r/neovim | 131K | Neovim is a hyperextensible Vim-based text editor. Learn more at neovim.io. |
| 75 | r/step1 | 131K | READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING! // GET USER FLAIRS. USMLE Step 1 is the first national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical… |
| 76 | r/CDrama | 113K | Hi there! Here we have discussions about Chinese dramas. At our sister sub r/CdramaRecs, you can ask for cdrama recommendations. |
| 77 | r/SolidWorks | 104K | ALL posts related to SOLIDWORKS are welcome. Share what you know. Learn what you don't. 100% Pirate Free Sub. Zero Tolerance |
| 78 | r/Yugioh101 | 99K | Help new players join Yu-Gi-Oh!. This is a welcoming community for people to learn about playing Yu-Gi-Oh! |
| 79 | r/ucf | 91K | A subreddit for UCF students, faculty, and staff. Go Knights! |
| 80 | r/CollegeRant | 89K | This is a supportive subreddit, mostly for students, to discuss the negative aspects of college life and the education system. |
| 81 | r/Granblue_en | 79K | English-language community for Granblue Fantasy, a web-browser role-playing gacha game developed by Cygames. |
| 82 | r/actuary | 64K | Subreddit for actuarial professionals, students and interested (innocent) bystanders. Note that this subreddit is primarily US/CAN focused, however all countries are… |
| 83 | r/Step2 | 62K | READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING // GET USER FLAIRS! USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating… |
| 84 | r/AustralianTeachers | 44K | A community primarily for Australian teachers to discuss the profession. |
| 85 | r/SubstituteTeachers | 42K | All about substitute-teaching! Please add your user flair so we know where you are! |
| 86 | r/paloaltonetworks | 42K | This subreddit is for those that administer, support or want to learn more about Palo Alto Networks firewalls. We are not officially supported by Palo Alto Networks or… |
| 87 | r/specialed | 41K | This is a professional subreddit for people interested in special education, particularly: special education teachers, general education teachers, therapists, advocates… |
| 88 | r/premedcanada | 41K | A subreddit for Canadian premed students. Please read community rules. Highschool students, please check out the stickied thread. |
| 89 | r/AskTeachers | 39K | Whether you are a teacher or a student, this subreddit is for you to ask those burning questions of a teacher. Keep it school appropriate, of course. |
| 90 | r/kindergarten | 35K | Everything related to kindergarten early childhood education. |
| 91 | r/AskProfessors | 32K | Welcome to r/AskProfessors! This subreddit is for having your questions answered by those teaching in higher education, in any country and in any field. |
Member counts were recorded in July 2025 and are shown as a size guide; current numbers may differ.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest education & learning subreddit?
Of the subreddits on this list, r/todayilearned is the largest with about 41,045,785 members, followed by r/explainlikeimfive with 23,265,110.
Are there smaller education & learning subreddits?
Yes. If the big subreddits feel too busy, try r/AskProfessors (32K), r/kindergarten (35K), r/AskTeachers (39K). They are the smallest communities on this page.
How is this list ordered?
The 91 education & learning subreddits are sorted by subscriber count (July 2025). A subreddit is included when its name or sidebar description is about education & learning, so some also appear under Cities & Places, Advice & Discussion.