The .edu domain stands for "education" and was established in the early days of the Internet in 1985, primarily for use by educational institutions such as universities. While it was originally intended for educational institutions worldwide, in practice, most of its users are located in the United States.
The full English name for .edu is "education," established in 1985, and is primarily used by educational institutions, such as universities and colleges.
Since October 29, 2001, only higher education institutions accredited by the U.S. Department of Education have been eligible to register .edu domain names. As a result, it is mainly used by educational institutions located in the United States. Institutions outside the U.S. typically add their country code to the .edu domain, such as .edu.cn for China, .edu.mx for Mexico, .edu.au for Australia, .edu.uk for the United Kingdom, and so on.
Primarily aimed at educational institutions, particularly higher education institutions in the United States
Only U.S. Department of Education accredited higher education institutions can have one .edu domain each
Educause
April 1985
Educause
Provide online identification for educational institutions.
Initially, the .edu domain was open for registration by entities from any region. After 2001, new registrants must be accredited higher education institutions in the United States.
The minimum term is one year, and it can be continuously used with renewal.
Educational institutions must maintain accreditation to renew.
The .edu domain names are usually not transferable as they are tied to specific educational institutions.
Yes
Due to eligibility restrictions, such services are usually not applicable to .edu domain names.
Pricing is often set by negotiation between the registry and the organization, and isn't publicly standardized
Following Educause's policies and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) regulations.
1. Since October 29, 2001, only higher education institutions accredited by the U.S. Department of Education can register a .edu domain.
2. To be eligible for registration, an institution must be located in the U.S., be a legal entity in the U.S., or be recognized by a U.S. state, regional, or federal authority.
3. Each eligible institution is allowed to register only one .edu domain.
Yes
1. Harvard University - www.harvard.edu
2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology - www.mit.edu
3. Stanford University - www.stanford.edu
4. California Institute of Technology - www.caltech.edu
5. Yale University - www.yale.edu
6. Princeton University - www.princeton.edu
7. University of Chicago - www.uchicago.edu
8. Columbia University - www.columbia.edu
9. University of Pennsylvania - www.upenn.edu
10. Cornell University - www.cornell.edu
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