
Closed
Posted
Paid on delivery
I need a reliable scraper that can automatically collect up-to-date course details from a list of university program pages and export them in a clean, structured format (CSV or JSON is fine). Scope • Target data: course description, course schedule, and course prerequisites only—no faculty info or admission requirements. • Update cycle: the dataset must refresh right before every new intake period (e.g., each semester or trimester), so the script should be easy for me to rerun or schedule. • Sources: I will supply the university URLs; you handle respectful crawling, pagination, and any anti-bot measures. • Output: a consolidated file plus the reusable scraping script (Python with BeautifulSoup/Scrapy or similar). Include brief setup instructions. Acceptance • All requested fields populated for each course. • No duplicate rows; consistent field names. • Script runs on a standard desktop environment without paid APIs. If you’ve tackled higher-ed sites before, mention it—otherwise just outline your approach, estimated turnaround, and any libraries you prefer.
Project ID: 40671997
173 proposals
Remote project
Active 3 days ago
Set your budget and timeframe
Get paid for your work
Outline your proposal
It's free to sign up and bid on jobs
173 freelancers are bidding on average €122 EUR for this job

Hi There, I have strong experience with Python web scraping, structured data extraction, pagination, deduplication, and reusable CSV/JSON pipelines. I can build a rerunnable scraper that collects course descriptions, schedules, and prerequisites from the university URLs you provide, handles dynamic pages where needed, and exports everything in a clean consolidated format with consistent field names. I’ll also include setup instructions so you can rerun or schedule it before each intake period. I’m ready to start immediately and can first test the workflow on a small sample of URLs.
€30 EUR in 1 day
8.8
8.8

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Create a Reliable Web Scraper for University Course Details ❇️ Hi My Friend, I hope you're doing well. I've reviewed your project requirements and noticed you're looking for a reliable scraper to collect course details from university program pages. Look no further; Zohaib is here to help you! My team has successfully completed 50+ similar projects in web scraping. I will create a script that collects the required data, ensuring it's structured and easy to use. ➡️ Why Me? I can easily do your web scraping project as I have 5 years of experience in data collection, automation, and scripting. My expertise includes Python, BeautifulSoup, and Scrapy, ensuring I can handle any challenges that arise. I also have a strong grip on data formatting and handling anti-bot measures, which will be crucial for your project. ➡️ Let's have a quick chat to discuss your project in detail and let me show you samples of my previous work. I'm looking forward to discussing this with you in chat. ➡️ Skills & Experience: ✅ Python Programming ✅ Web Scraping ✅ BeautifulSoup ✅ Scrapy ✅ Data Structuring ✅ CSV/JSON Export ✅ Pagination Handling ✅ Anti-Bot Measures ✅ Data Cleaning ✅ Automation Scripting ✅ Scheduling Tasks ✅ Error Handling Waiting for your response! Best Regards, Zohaib
€150 EUR in 2 days
8.1
8.1

Hi there, ✔️ I understand you need a reusable scraper that can collect course descriptions, schedules and prerequisites from university program pages, clean the data, remove duplicates, and produce a ready-to-use dataset before each intake. I’ll build the scraper with a configurable source structure so new university URLs can be added without changing the core logic. Each crawl will validate the required fields, normalise the output and flag pages where information cannot be reliably extracted. ⛔ Are the university pages mostly static HTML, or do some load course information dynamically through JavaScript/API calls? ⚡ I’ll keep the solution fully reusable and dependency-light, so you can run it on a standard desktop before every intake without relying on paid APIs. ➰ I’d be happy to review the supplied URLs and quickly confirm the extraction approach before starting. Thank you.
€250 EUR in 7 days
7.8
7.8

Hi, I can build a reusable Python scraper to collect course descriptions, schedules, and prerequisites from your supplied university URLs and export clean CSV/JSON data. I have experience with web scraping, BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, pagination, data cleaning, and handling different website structures. I’ll ensure no duplicates, consistent fields, and an easy-to-rerun workflow without paid APIs. I can also add simple scheduling support with cron or Windows Task Scheduler if required. I’m ready to start immediately and can provide setup instructions with the script. Best regards, MD
€45 EUR in 1 day
7.4
7.4

Youssef, Full-Time Python Developer specializing in structured data extraction and automation. You need a reliable scraper to collect course details from your supplied university URLs, focusing on description, schedule, and prerequisites. I will build a Python script using Scrapy for robust crawling and BeautifulSoup for precise parsing. It will handle pagination and common anti-bot measures respectfully. The script will output a clean CSV file with no duplicates and consistent fields. I'll include clear setup instructions so you can easily schedule it to run before each intake period. I have completed several projects scraping higher-education program data. Do you have a sample URL so I can confirm the exact page structure? Ready to start immediately.
€250 EUR in 1 day
7.4
7.4

As the lead expert at BN-Droids Digital Services, I have the personal experience and technical knowledge to deliver exactly what you need for your University Program Data Scraper project. Data extraction, mining, processing; these are our play fields, having handled 1+ million data records daily and built databases containing a whooping 20+ million records. We\'veincluded countries like Australia, UAE, Europe and North America; these students:\' details demand much attention and capacity.
€30 EUR in 7 days
7.0
7.0

Hi, I can build a reusable Python scraper to collect course descriptions, schedules, and prerequisites from your supplied university pages and consolidate everything into clean CSV/JSON. I’ll handle pagination, dynamic content where needed, deduplication, respectful rate limiting, and reusable configuration so you can rerun it before each intake. I’ll provide the complete source code, setup instructions, and a sample output for verification. I can start immediately once you provide the university URL list.
€110 EUR in 4 days
7.3
7.3

Hi, I understand you need a reliable scraper to collect up-to-date course details from university program pages. I have experience with higher-ed sites and can ensure that the scraper will efficiently gather the required data: course description, schedule, and prerequisites. I will use Python with BeautifulSoup or Scrapy for this project, as these libraries are well-suited for web scraping and handling pagination and anti-bot measures. The script will be designed for easy reruns or scheduling, allowing you to refresh the dataset before each intake period. I will ensure that the output is in a clean, structured format, either CSV or JSON, with no duplicate rows and consistent field names. Additionally, I will provide brief setup instructions to run the script on a standard desktop environment without the need for paid APIs. I anticipate that the implementation will take approximately 40 hours, and I am ready to start immediately! Ready to start immediately!
€70 EUR in 3 days
7.1
7.1

Hi, I reviewed the project and I’ll build a reliable scraper to collect course description, course schedule, and course prerequisites from university program pages, then export a clean structured CSV or JSON. Using Python with Scrapy, I’ll implement respectful crawling, pagination handling, and anti-bot measures, while extracting the required fields consistently with Data Mining workflows. I’ll also prevent duplicate rows and ensure stable field names across runs. I’ll keep the scraping script reusable so you can rerun it before every intake period, with clear setup steps and clean output. Let’s discuss here now.
€250 EUR in 30 days
6.5
6.5

To efficiently scrape university course details, I would implement a solution using Python with BeautifulSoup. This will involve configuring a script to target specified data points: course descriptions, schedules, and prerequisites, ensuring it handles pagination and anti-bot measures effectively. Additionally, I will set up the script to allow for easy rescheduling for updates each semester, providing detailed setup instructions for operation in a standard desktop environment. My skills in web scraping, alongside my experience with data processing, will ensure a smooth and reliable outcome. I have a 4.9-star rating across 200 client reviews and have completed 220 projects, demonstrating my track record of delivering quality work. What specific format do you prefer for the output file—CSV or JSON?
€200 EUR in 10 days
6.3
6.3

Hi! I can build a reusable scraper that collects the course description, schedule and prerequisites from all supplied university URLs and exports a clean consolidated CSV or JSON. For standard HTML pages I would use PHP + cURL/DOMDocument to keep the solution lightweight and dependency-free. If any university uses JavaScript-rendered content, I can handle those pages separately with browser automation. The scraper will support pagination, deduplication, consistent fields and respectful request pacing, and will be easy to rerun before each intake period. I’ll provide the source code, configuration and a short README. I can review the supplied URLs and confirm the exact scope and turnaround before starting.
€250 EUR in 3 days
6.5
6.5

Hello, This is a strong fit for my web scraping and data collection experience. I can build a reusable Python scraper to collect course descriptions, schedules, and prerequisites from your university URLs, handling pagination and site-specific structures carefully. I’ll provide a clean consolidated CSV/JSON, deduplicate and standardize the data, and include a reusable script with simple setup instructions so you can rerun it before each intake without paid APIs. I can use requests/BeautifulSoup or Scrapy, with Selenium only where necessary. I’m ready to review your URL list and begin.
€30 EUR in 1 day
6.6
6.6

Hi, I'm Denis, a full-stack developer who has built several web scrapers for structured data extraction from public websites. I understand you need a Python scraper that pulls course descriptions, schedules, and prerequisites from university program pages, then outputs clean CSV/JSON while handling pagination and basic anti-bot measures. The script should be easy for you to rerun before each intake period with minimal setup. I’ve worked on similar academic data projects where reliable extraction required careful handling of dynamic page structures and pagination. The core challenge here is maintaining field consistency while avoiding duplicates, especially if some pages reuse the same course IDs in different formats. I’ll start with a requirements review to confirm the exact field mapping for your target sites, then build the scraper with Scrapy for robustness against basic anti-bot systems. The script will include clear setup instructions and a scheduling-friendly structure so you can trigger updates before each intake. After initial testing, I’ll verify output consistency and deliver the consolidated dataset. The main risks are inconsistent page structures across universities and rate limits. I’ll handle these with flexible selectors and conservative request timing, keeping it simple without paid APIs. I can start working right away. Let's connect and discuss the details. Thanks, Denis.
€30 EUR in 2 days
6.1
6.1

Hello, I am very interested in your project. I am ready to start now. Please send me a message to discuss more about your project. Thanks and Regards, Everest Technology
€99 EUR in 3 days
6.2
6.2

✅Full Experience in Web Scraping and Data Extraction Automation with Python(Selenium/BeaitifulSoup/Playwright)✅. ✳️I am very confident that complete your project perfectly. ✳️I can guarantee the quality of the job and deliver the result on time. I hope we will discuss in more detail via chat. Best regards!
€50 EUR in 1 day
6.4
6.4

Hello, I’d be happy to build a reliable, reusable Python scraper for your university course data. I have experience with Python, web scraping, data extraction, data cleaning, and structured CSV/Excel workflows. I can create a scraper that is easy to rerun before each intake period without relying on paid APIs. My approach would include: • Scrape only the requested fields: course description, course schedule, and prerequisites • Support multiple university URLs and pagination • Normalize field names and clean extracted data • Prevent duplicate course records • Export a consolidated CSV or JSON file • Build the scraper in Python using BeautifulSoup/Requests or Scrapy, depending on site complexity • Add respectful request delays, retries, error handling, and logging • Provide clear setup and usage instructions • Structure the script so it can be run manually or scheduled before each semester/trimester For anti-bot protections, I’ll use appropriate technical approaches while respecting the websites’ access rules and robots policies rather than attempting to bypass restricted systems. I can first review the supplied university URLs and confirm the page structure and extraction approach before development. Estimated turnaround: 2–4 days, depending on the number and complexity of university websites. Best regards, Nazim Uddin
€100 EUR in 3 days
6.4
6.4

Hello, I am Roman, a seasoned developer with proven expertise in Python and data scraping. I am elated by the prospect of being part of your university program data scraping project. My experience spans over various contexts, making me your ideal candidate for this task. When it comes to web scraping in Python, I utilize powerful libraries like BeautifulSoup or Scrapy to navigate through even the most complex websites and extract the relevant information accurately and efficiently. My knowledge goes beyond simply obtaining data; I will structure it systematically into a CSV or JSON file according to your preference. I understand that refreshing data before every new intake period is crucial, I will write code that can be easily rerun or scheduled on your desktop. Plus, I have successfully maneuvered anti-bot measures in my previous projects, ensuring uninterrupted and respectful crawling. To facilitate a seamless transition, I don't rely on paid APIs, ensuring my script operates well within a standard desktop environment. If you're interested in a reliable developer who can not only extract data but also deliver clean and client-friendly scripts, let's get started! Thanks!
€155 EUR in 1 day
6.4
6.4

Hello, The main challenge here is making the scraper resilient to different university page structures while keeping the output consistent across every source. The workflow should identify the relevant course pages, extract only the description, schedule, and prerequisites, normalize the fields, remove duplicates, and produce a consolidated dataset that can be refreshed before each intake without rebuilding the scraper. Here’s my approach to the project: I’d build the crawler in Python using Scrapy/BeautifulSoup, with source-specific selectors where university layouts differ and reusable extraction logic for common structures. Pagination, URL discovery, retries, rate limiting, robots-aware crawling, and duplicate detection will be handled at the crawler level. The extracted records will pass through normalization and validation before being exported to CSV/JSON, with the configuration separated from the scraping logic so new university URLs can be added easily. The scraper will be tested against all supplied universities for field completeness, duplicate prevention, pagination coverage, malformed pages, and repeat execution. Final delivery includes the consolidated dataset, reusable Python source code, configuration/setup instructions, and a simple command or scheduling method for refreshing the data before each intake. Kind regards, Gowtham
€140 EUR in 1 day
5.9
5.9

I can build a reliable Python scraper to collect course descriptions, schedules, and prerequisites, with clean CSV/JSON output and no paid APIs. I’ll make it reusable and easy to rerun before each intake, with proper deduplication, error handling, and setup instructions.
€140 EUR in 1 day
5.8
5.8

I can do it
€140 EUR in 7 days
5.6
5.6

Dietzenbach, Germany
Payment method verified
Member since Oct 8, 2018
€8-30 EUR
€8-30 EUR
€8-30 EUR
€30-250 EUR
€8-30 EUR
$30-250 USD
$500-700 USD
$2000-6000 HKD
$4-20 USD / hour
₹100-400 INR / hour
€30-250 EUR
£20-250 GBP
$30-250 USD
$30-250 CAD
€250-750 EUR
$30-250 USD
$10-50 USD
$15-25 USD / hour
$250-750 USD
₹750-1250 INR / hour
$250-750 USD
₹750-1250 INR / hour
$30-250 USD
$2-8 USD / hour
₹10000-50000 INR