.university Domain
.university was registered with IANA on 3 April 2014, the same date as .gripe, .media, .reisen, .services and .town. It has 10,079 registered domains, with a notable 79.21% active in the DNS zone.
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About the .UNIVERSITY domain
What is the .UNIVERSITY domain?
Uses of .UNIVERSITY
Who is the .UNIVERSITY domain for?
These are the most common situations where .UNIVERSITY is the ideal extension.
Universities and higher-education institutions
The most direct use: academic institutions looking for a clear, recognizable domain.
Graduate and master's programs
Centers specialized in advanced university-level training.
University research centers
Research institutes linked to academia.
International universities and exchange programs
Institutions with international academic mobility programs.
Alumni associations
Alumni networks linked to a university institution.
University e-learning platforms
Digital education services focused on university-level training.
.UNIVERSITY vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .UNIVERSITY with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .university This page | Universities and higher-education institutions | None | Contact us |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
| .education | Education in general | None | Contact us |
| .academy | Academies and vocational training | None | Contact us |
Registration process
How to register your .UNIVERSITY domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .UNIVERSITY domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .UNIVERSITY domain
Who manages the .university domain?
Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital), since March 2018. It was previously under Little Station, LLC since its IANA registration in April 2014.
Does .university have good real adoption?
Yes, with 79.21% of registered domains actually active, most correspond to academic institutions with a published site.
Are there restrictions on registering a .university domain?
No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no need to prove official academic-institution status.
How much does a .university domain cost?
Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.
Can I register my .university domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.
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