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The .university TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for institutions of higher education, academic research entities, and individuals or organizations connected to education and learning. It was created to provide a clear, trusted space for academic communities online, while remaining open to a broad range of legitimate registrants — including universities, faculty, students, educational startups, and even corporate training departments.
Open to all registrants; no residency or eligibility requirements. No restrictions based on institutional affiliation.
The .university extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Identity Digital Inc. (on behalf of Binky Moon, LLC). .university was introduced in 2014. There are currently 8,554 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 10.81 - 10.92. DNSSEC adoption stands at 6.0%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .university domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $10.81 | $49.95 | $49.95 |
| dynadot | $10.92 | $51.58 | $51.58 |
Prices checked April 12, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .university TLD was applied for by Little Station, LLC, a subsidiary of Donuts Inc., as part of ICANN's new gTLD program. It received a GAC Early Warning from Australia over consumer protection concerns, but proceeded after addressing requirements. The registry agreement was signed on March 6, 2014, and delegation to the DNS root zone occurred on April 11, 2014. The registry operator transitioned from Donuts to Identity Digital in 2018 as part of a broader transfer of 195 TLDs.
The .university TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .university TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
8,554
6.0%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .university |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 8,554 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 6.0% |
| Registration Price | USD 10.81 - 10.92 |
| Renewal Price | USD 49.95 - 51.58 |
| Registry Operator | Identity Digital Inc. (on behalf of Binky Moon, LLC) |
| Introduced | 2014-04-11 |
| Restrictions | Open to all registrants; no residency or eligibility requirements. No restrictions based on institutional affiliation. |
Registration density analysis for .university domains by character length. Currently 7,039 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
7.0K
Peak Saturation
34.6%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
6.8%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 9 | 34.6% | |
| 2 chars | 177 | 26.2% | |
| 3 chars | 754 | 4.3% | |
| 4 chars | 854 | 0.19% | |
| 5 chars | 826 | 0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 877 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 886 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 770 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 645 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 525 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 396 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 320 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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