.edu

College web suffix

A domain suffix identifying websites affiliated with educational institutions, primarily American colleges and universities.

Since 2001, only accredited U.S. postsecondary institutions can register new .edu addresses, making it a marker of institutional legitimacy: Check if the source is from a .edu before citing it.

The suffix appears in email addresses and URLs for students, faculty, and staff.

domain

university

Higher education institution

collegeHigher education institution
academicRelating to education or theory
institutionEstablished organization or custom

website · registration · email · address · URL · suffix · extension · campus · enrollment · student

prestige

credential

Proof of qualification

legitimacyLawful or rightful status
trustConfidence in another
authorityPower to enforce obedience

credibility · institutional · official · verified · authentic · recognized · established · reputable · discount · eligibility

digital

email

Digital written communication

inboxMessage receiving folder
loginAuthentication act or screen
accountRecord of dealings

portal · LMS · Moodle · webmail · authentication · network · WiFi · VPN · database

discount

software

Programs directing computer operations

subscriptionPaid recurring access
SpotifyMusic streaming platform
AppleCupertino tech giant

Adobe · GitHub · free · reduced · verification · eligibility · savings · bundle · promotion · deal

.edu

university

credential

email

software

.edu

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Categories

Family