We welcome support from philanthropists, translators, educators, and other experts. Contact contact@uotinitiative.org to learn how to contribute.

About - Universal Open Textbook Initiative

Q: Are these textbooks completely free?

Yes. All the textbooks available on our platform are free to download, share, and adapt under permissive open licenses. Always review the copyright page of each textbook for specific license terms.

Q: How do I find the textbook I need?

Select a language, learner age, and subject on the home page to jump directly to the download link, or visit https://uotinitiative.org/search.html to browse the full catalog.

Q: In what file format are the textbooks available?

All textbooks are currently published as downloadable PDF files.

Q: Can I use these textbooks for commercial purposes?

Most textbooks support commercial use, but a few titles include restrictions. Check each textbook's copyright page to confirm the permitted uses.

Q: Who wrote these textbooks?

Every textbook is authored and reviewed by educators and subject matter experts. Contributors are credited on the copyright page of each book.

Our Mission

The mission of the Universal Open Textbook Initiative (UOTI) is to improve the quality and accessibility of educational resources worldwide and provide a foundation of educational content that everyone can use and build on.

Whether you’re a parent homeschooling in Afghanistan, a science teacher in rural Kenya, or a humanitarian tutoring refugees in Venezuela, UOTI makes world-class educational resources accessible to all, in the languages learners know best.

How We Achieve Our Mission

We provide openly licensed textbooks aligned with rigorous standards used in advanced countries such as the United States and Singapore, and we make the same material available in multiple languages, including those spoken in the least developed countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these textbooks completely free?

Yes. All the textbooks available on our platform are completely free to download, share, and adapt. They are published under open licenses (such as Creative Commons), which means you’re free to use them for personal, educational, or even commercial purposes—as long as you follow the terms specified on the copyright page of each textbook.

How do I find the textbook I need?

On the home page, select a language, typical learner age, and subject to obtain the download link. You can also use the Search page to explore the scope and content of each textbook available on our platform.

In what file format are the textbooks available?

Currently, all textbooks are available for download in PDF format.

Can I use these textbooks for commercial purposes?

In many cases, yes. Most of our textbooks are published under open licenses that allow commercial use, while some may have restrictions. Please refer to the copyright page of each textbook for detailed information about permitted uses and any conditions you need to follow.

Who wrote these textbooks?

All textbooks are authored and reviewed by educators and subject matter experts. Contributors are listed on each textbook’s copyright page.

How can I help?

We welcome contributions from philanthropists, translators, subject matter experts, educators, and others. If you’d like to contribute, contact us at contact@uotinitiative.org.

Contact

contact@uotinitiative.org