Understanding the .hk.university Domain Concept
Important Note: The .hk.university domain does not represent any universities unless otherwise specified.
The .hk.university domain is organized into several categories based on the purpose of the domain.
Categories
For Educational Purposes
Domains in this category should be in one of the following formats:
- **.hk.university
- **.edu.hk.university
Where '**' must be the abbreviation of the university.
For Commercial/Common Activities
Domains in this category should be in the format:
- *.com.hk.university
Where '*' can be anything.
For Organizations
Domains in this category should be in the format:
- *.org.hk.university
Where '*' can be anything.
For Networking
Domains in this category should be in the format:
- *.net.hk.university
Where '*' can be anything.
For Individuals
Domains in this category should be in the format:
- *.idv.hk.university
Where '*' can be anything.
Requirements
For Educational Purposes
The registrant must provide valid documents to register on behalf of an educational institution.
For Commercial/Common Activities
The registrant must be a Hong Kong individual or company.
For Organizations
The registrant must be a Hong Kong individual, organization, or company.
For Networking
The registrant must be a Hong Kong individual or company.
For Individuals
The registrant must be a Hong Kong individual.
Pricing
- .hk.university + .edu.hk.university = $1000/yr
- *.com.hk.university = $500
- *.org.hk.university = $500
- *.net.hk.university = $200
- *.idv.hk.university = $100
Payments can be made through FPS or Bank transfer.
Identity Verification
The registrant must prove their identity before the application can proceed to the registration process.
Terms of Service (TOS)
All .hk.university domains must follow the TOS. If anyone violates the TOS, the NIC has the full right to delete the domain and suspend its usage rights forever.