.university domains

The .university domain is an education extension for universities, colleges, and higher-learning institutions. A .university address states the field directly, so an institution's name plus the extension reads clearly as a place of higher education and signals credibility to students and faculty. Universities use it for official and departmental sites, online programs for learning platforms, and alumni networks for community hubs, all under a domain that conveys academic standing. Registration is open to anyone worldwide with no accreditation requirement and follows standard yearly terms. Because the word is universal and trusted, it forms clear, authoritative names where a matching .com is often taken, and it suits both established institutions and modern online programs. For a university, a college, or a higher-education program, ending the address in .university puts the institution's role directly into the domain and frames the site as a genuine seat of learning.

.university domain details

Type	Generic Top-Level Domain
Registry	Identity Digital
Registration	$48.00/yr
Renewal	$48.00/yr
WHOIS privacy	Free
DNSSEC	Supported
Registration period	1 to 10 years

Register .university domains with an AI agent

OSIR is an AI-native registrar. Every .university domain can be registered, renewed, and managed through natural language using Claude, ChatGPT, or any agent that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Frequently asked questions

How do I register a .university domain?: Search for the .university name you want, confirm it is available, and complete checkout - or ask an MCP-compatible AI assistant to do it for you. Registration through OSIR starts at $48.00/yr and includes free WHOIS privacy, DNSSEC, and anycast DNS.
Can I register a .university domain with Claude or ChatGPT?: Yes. OSIR supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) with 82 tools, so any MCP-compatible AI assistant - including Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Copilot - can search, register, and manage .university domains on your behalf.
What is included with a .university domain registration?: Every .university domain registered through OSIR includes anycast DNS, DNSSEC support, free WHOIS privacy protection, registrar lock, and full API and MCP access. Registration starts at $48.00/yr.
How much does it cost to renew a .university domain?: .university renewal is $48.00/yr through OSIR. Prices include ICANN fees and a 3% or $0.30 processing fee (whichever is greater). There are no hidden fees.