New generic TLD

.UNIVERSITY domain
in Pakistan.

Open to everyone Registry: Identity Digital Education DomainsOthers
Quick answer

.university is a new generic TLD for universities, colleges and higher education. Anyone can register a .university domain. No documents are needed. You can register it from Pakistan with DomainWalay, pay in PKR, and manage DNS from one panel. Minimum term is 1 year, and a 60 day transfer lock applies after registration. Registration costs Rs 19,910 per year in PKR.

1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeNew generic TLD
RegistryIdentity Digital
RegionWorldwide
Best forUniversities, colleges and higher education
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer time5 to 7 days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyUDRP
01 / Overview

What is .university?

This extension was added to the root zone as part of the new gTLD program. A .university domain suits universities, colleges and higher education projects.

Anyone in Pakistan can own .university. Anyone can register a .university domain. No documents are needed. Registration is instant once payment clears.

A simple example: A private university in Peshawar can put its admissions portal on a .university name.

You can register .university for 1 to 10 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. If it expires, there is a redemption window of about 30 days, but the restore fee is higher than a normal renewal.

Moving .university to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. New registrations and recent transfers have a 60 day lock. Most transfers finish in 5 to 7 days.

Who uses .university in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .university

✓Who can registerAnyone can register a .university domain. No documents are needed.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term10 years
✓Name length1 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .university

Full .UNIVERSITY policy terms →
Registration

Register .university for 1 to 10 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 1 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Internationalized names in supported scripts are allowed. No documents are needed.

Renewal

Renew .university any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. After that comes a redemption period of about 30 days with a higher restore fee. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.

Transfer

Transfers of .university need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. A domain cannot move within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is 5 to 7 days.

Lifecycle

A .university name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Redemption for about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .university. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .university is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

04 / Transfer to DomainWalay

Move your .university in 5 to 7 days

Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .university name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in 5 to 7 daysThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup

Hosting and SSL,
same login.

Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .university without a second signup.

Real life example

A private university in Peshawar can put its admissions portal on a .university name.

06 / Compare

.university vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.universityRs 19,910Rs 23,919Open
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
Did you know

This extension was added to the root zone as part of the new gTLD program.

08 / FAQ

.university questions,
answered simply.

Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.

Ask a question
What is .university?

A .university domain suits universities, colleges and higher education projects. This extension was added to the root zone as part of the new gTLD program.

How much does a .university domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .university registration is Rs 19,910 per year and renewal is Rs 23,919 per year. Transfer is Rs 19,910. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.

Who can register .university?

Anyone can register a .university domain. No documents are needed. No documents are needed.

Can I register .university from Pakistan?

Yes. There is no country rule for .university. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.

How do I transfer my .university domain to DomainWalay?

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. Domains registered or transferred in the last 60 days cannot move yet. It usually takes 5 to 7 days.

What happens if my .university domain expires?

Renew it as soon as possible. There is a short grace period of about 30 days at the normal price. After that, a redemption period of about 30 days applies with a higher restore fee. Then the name is deleted and anyone can register it.

Is WHOIS privacy available for .university?

Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .university.

Which is better for a Pakistani business, .university or .pk?

It depends on your audience. .university suits universities, colleges and higher education. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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