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.UNIVERSITY Domains - Only $ 57.60 $ 12.00

Build a professional online presence for your university, academic institution or educational platform with a .university domain. Share academic programmes, admissions information, research, campus updates and learning resources through a domain name that reflects your connection to higher education.

1st Year Prices
$ 57.60 $ 12.00 Registration
$ 57.60 Renew
$ 57.60 Transfer

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Why Register a .university Domain?

Establish Your Academic Identity

Give your university or academic organisation a dedicated domain name. Build a website that reflects your institution's identity, academic focus and educational mission.

Showcase Academic Programmes and Research

Present degree programmes, admissions information, faculty profiles and research projects. Organise academic resources so students and visitors can easily find what they need.

Connect with the Academic Community

Bring campus updates, academic calendars, enrolment details and institutional announcements together. Keep students, parents, educators and partners informed.

WHY CHOOSE .UNIVERSITY

WHY CHOOSE .UNIVERSITY

A .university domain suits universities, colleges, academic organisations and education providers. Use it to showcase academic programmes, share research and create a dedicated online destination for students, educators and the wider academic community.

Secure your digital advantage

Establish your brand online with the right domain. Build credibility, protect your online identity, and strengthen your digital presence with Gate Hills.

.UNIVERSITY Domain Pricing

Years 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years
Register $ 12.00 Promo $ 69.60 $ 127.20 $ 184.80 $ 242.40 $ 300.00 $ 357.60 $ 415.20 $ 472.80 $ 530.40
Renew $ 57.60 $ 115.20 $ 172.80 $ 230.40 $ 288.00 $ 345.60 $ 403.20 $ 460.80 $ 518.40 $ 576.00
Transfer $ 57.60 — — — — — — — — —

Note: Pricing may vary based on fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

.university Domain Information & Pricing

Explore .university domain registration, renewal and transfer pricing at GateHills. Review registration requirements, supported features and domain lifecycle details before choosing a name for your university, academic organisation or educational website.
Introduced 2014
Usage University websites, college websites, higher education institutions, academic profiles, research publications, educational platforms and institutional directories.
Renewal Grace Period 45 days
Deletion Grace Period 5 days
Restore Period 30 days
Renewal Upon Transfer Yes — normally adds 1 year, subject to transfer rules and the maximum registration term.
Privacy Allowed Yes
IDN Supported Yes — .university supports internationalized domain names (IDNs). Supported characters and languages depend on registry IDN tables and registrar availability.
DNSSEC Supported Yes
Type Generic
Restrictions Open registration. Individuals and organizations worldwide can register .university domain names without university accreditation or local-presence requirements. Registrations must comply with registry policies and applicable domain name rules.
Registry Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital)
Wikipedia Entry Wikipedia
Registration Price (1 year) $ 12.00
Renewal Price (1 year) $ 57.60
Transfer Price $ 57.60
Restore Allowed Yes

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Customer Service
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Advanced DNS Settings
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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01. What is a .university domain?
A .university domain is a generic top-level domain designed for websites connected to universities, higher education and academic learning. It provides a relevant web address for universities, colleges, academic organisations and educational platforms.
02. Who can register a .university domain?
Anyone can register a .university domain, subject to availability and applicable registration policies. Individuals, businesses and organisations worldwide can register without proving that they operate an accredited university.
03. Can I use a .university domain for a college or educational institution?
Yes. Colleges, universities, private educational institutions and other organisations involved in higher education can use .university for their websites, academic information and institutional resources.
04. Who operates the .university domain extension?
The .university registry operator is Binky Moon, LLC, part of the Identity Digital registry portfolio. Registrars such as GateHills provide domain registration, renewal and transfer services to customers.
05. Can I use a .university domain for an online learning platform?
Yes. A .university domain can be used for online learning platforms, virtual classrooms, academic courses, educational resources and digital training services. It gives your website a domain extension associated with higher education.
06. How long can I register a .university domain for?
.university domains support registration and renewal terms from 1 to 10 years. Available registration periods depend on your registrar, and the total registration term cannot exceed the registry's maximum permitted period.
07. Does .university support internationalized domain names?
Yes. .university supports internationalized domain names (IDNs) for approved characters in supported languages and scripts. Check your preferred domain spelling with your registrar to confirm character support and availability.
08. Is domain privacy available for .university?
Yes. Domain privacy is supported for .university domains. Availability, coverage and additional costs depend on your registrar. Privacy services do not remove the requirement to provide accurate registration information.
09. Can I transfer my .university domain to another registrar?
Yes. An eligible .university domain can be transferred to another registrar using its authorization or EPP code. The domain must meet the applicable transfer requirements. A standard eligible inter-registrar transfer normally adds one year to the registration term, subject to the maximum registration period.
10. Does a .university domain include website hosting?
No. Domain registration secures your website address, but website hosting, design, email services and other website tools are separate services unless your selected GateHills package specifically includes them.
11. Is a .university domain good for SEO?
A .university domain can communicate your website's academic focus, but the extension alone does not guarantee higher search rankings. Useful academic content, relevant keywords, website performance, backlinks and a good user experience all contribute to SEO.
12. Can I create a professional email address with .university?
Yes. You can create professional email addresses such as [email protected] or [email protected] by connecting your domain to an email hosting service and configuring the required DNS records. Email hosting may require a separate subscription.
13. What happens if my .university domain expires?
After expiration, the registry's 45-day Auto-Renew Grace Period may allow the domain to be renewed. If the domain is deleted, it can enter a 30-day Redemption Grace Period, during which restoration may be available for an additional fee. If it is not restored, it enters a five-day Pending Delete period before being released for registration again. Your registrar may set earlier renewal deadlines.