The University Textbooks Section is responsible for providing textbooks for students and faculty members at Qatar University, in addition to managing purchasing process in coordination with the relevant colleges and departments, in accordance with the approved regulations and decisions.

Instructions for Visiting the University Textbooks Section

To receive printed textbooks, students should visit the University Textbooks Section in the Student Affairs Building (I11) - ground floor and follow these instructions:

• Upon arrival, you can request printed textbooks using the service's designated tablets. Follow the steps provided in the Self-Service Sales Guide .

• Bringing a companion into the University Textbooks Section is not permitted, except for students with special needs.
• A third party is allowed to receive textbooks on behalf of students with special needs by presenting their Qatari ID and the student's QU ID card for verification.
• A non-refundable fee of 3 QR per bag will be charged if bags are requested during the textbook purchase process.

Important Points and Instructions:

• Students cannot return printed textbooks after purchase.
• Students may exchange a defective printed book within one month of receipt.
  
• Fees can be paid online via the e-payment system available 24/7, or at the Treasury Office in the Student Affairs Building (I11) (male and female sections). These fees include textbook, packaging and bag fees.
• Students may obtain an additional copy of the textbook during the same semester if they have previously received a ​subsidized copy. The additional copy will be charged at the full price without any subsidy.
• A student may obtain a textbook as a reference if it is not assigned to them for the semester, provided that the full price of the book is paid without any subsidy. ​
  
• Students can find textbook prices through the Self-Service System .

Textbooks Delivery Service

This optional service allows the delivery of printed textbooks assigned to student courses. The service can now be requested through the Self-Service System with additional fees.

How to Request Textbooks Delivery Service:

Please refer to the instructions guide .

Service Delivery Fees:

• Packaging fee: 15 QR, paid to Qatar University (non-refundable).
• Delivery fee: 25 QR, payable in cash to Qatar Post upon receiving your textbooks.
  

Service Delivery Time:

Textbook parcels will be delivered within 3–5 working days after processing by the University Textbooks Section.

Inquiries about Textbooks Delivery Service:

For inquiries, please, contact us at tbs.qpost@qu.edu.qa

• Qatar University provides textbook distribution service to faculty members in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• Faculty members can receive the textbooks assigned to the courses they teach.
• Faculty members may apply for an exception to receive textbooks not included in the assigned textbooks, in accordance with the regulations and procedures at the University Textbooks Section.
• Faculty members can receive another copy of the textbook after two years from the date of the previous receipt, unless a new edition of the book is released.
• Textbooks are only for the academic use of the faculty member in teaching courses or for research purposes.

If you have any questions, or inquiries, or need further information about the Textbooks Section, please contact us at: