Textbooks

The UBC bookstore is your one-stop shop for all of your course materials. Browse our course list to find the textbooks you need or unlock access to digital course materials.

Winter Term (September) Booklist is here!

Don’t see your course? WE wiLL BE ADDING MORE COURSES AS MATERIALS become AVAILABLE, check back soon!

It’s a new academic year and you want to set yourself up for success. Get ready for the fall semester by browsing our course list builder. Add courses to your list and choose materials you want to purchase, rent, or download.

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Digital Course Materials

Our digital course materials are an engaging, convenient, and sustainable alternative to traditional textbooks. Our digital platforms offer greater access, connectivity, and interactivity to enhance on and off campus learning.

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Online Support

Need to speak to someone about your textbooks? Fill out our form and someone will respond as soon as possible.

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Textbook Buyback

Sell back your used textbooks to the UBC Bookstore!

Visit us in-store during our start of term buyback period (Aug 21st – Sept 16th) to get back some coin for those previously loved books. More details on our Buyback FAQ.

Wondering if we’re buying back a particular book? Find out the sellback price for your books using our online buyback search:

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Popular Questions and Answers

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Your professor will provide you with a course syllabus that should list all your required textbooks and course materials. You can also find your booklist and order your textbooks by course using our Textbook Search.

There are a few different types of ebooks – Please see our digital materials redemption page for specific instructions.

Please see our Canvas FAQs. Still having trouble? Submit your issue using this submission form.

Answers to our most common eBook questions can be found on our Digital Materials FAQ. Still need some support? Submit your issue with us and we’ll get back to you soon.

Yes – the UBC Bookstore will buy your books back from you! You can sell back your textbooks in-store at the start of each term. Our buyback period for the Fall 2023 term is from Aug 21st – Sept 16th.
Wondering how much you’ll get for your books? Use this link to find out the price of your book. For more details, see our Buyback FAQ.

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Faculty

Are you a faculty member looking for course materials?

As an instructor, you look for the perfect course materials and package deals. The UBC Bookstore offers instructors a wide range of books to choose from, available in various formats (physical & electronic) that are adaptable to your teaching needs.

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