.academy Domain Registrationfrom £66.70/yr
Why Choose a .academy Domain?
The .academy extension launched in 2014 as one of the early new generic top-level domains, aimed at educational institutions, training providers, and skill-sharing platforms of every size. Unlike .edu, which is reserved for accredited US degree-granting institutions, .academy is open to anyone running an educational venture — from a single-instructor coding bootcamp to a multi-campus driving school. It signals teaching and learning instantly, without the gatekeeping that comes with traditional academic TLDs.
Ideal for:
- Online course creators and e-learning platforms
- Martial arts schools, dance studios, and sports academies
- Coding bootcamps and professional training providers
- Tutoring services and exam-prep businesses
- Corporate training departments and internal learning portals
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .academy domain. No proof of accreditation or educational status required.
- Operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts), one of the largest new-gTLD registry operators.
- Some short, generic terms are classified as premium names by the registry and carry higher registration and renewal fees.
- Registration terms run from 1 to 10 years.
Creative .academy Domain Ideas
- Sourdough.academy — bread-baking video courses and live workshops
- Drone.academy — pilot certification and aerial photography training
- Padel.academy — coaching site for the fastest-growing racket sport
- Founders.academy — startup mentorship programme and cohort-based learning
- Notion.academy — productivity tool tutorials and templates
- Saxophone.academy — online lessons for beginner and intermediate players
Frequently asked questions about .academy
Anyone. There are no eligibility checks, accreditation requirements, or geographic restrictions. Individuals, businesses, charities, and educational organisations worldwide can all register .academy names. This makes it a flexible choice for independent tutors and small training providers who would not qualify for restricted educational TLDs like .edu.
You can register a .academy domain for any period from 1 to 10 years at a time. Longer registration terms are useful for established schools and training brands that want to lock in their identity and avoid the risk of accidental expiry. You can renew at any point during the registration period.
Yes. Provided your domain is at least 60 days old and not within 60 days of a previous transfer, you can move it across by unlocking it at your current registrar, requesting the EPP authorisation code, and starting the transfer with us. A successful transfer extends your registration by one additional year.
Yes. The registry classifies certain short, high-demand, or generic terms as premium names, which carry higher registration and renewal fees that apply every year — not just the first. The domain search will show the actual price for any name you check, including any premium tier pricing.
After expiry there is a grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the standard price. After that, the domain enters a redemption period where recovery is possible but expensive, followed by a pending-delete phase. Once fully deleted, the name returns to the public pool and anyone can register it.