The following is provided as an example of the current standard policies and procedures used by the Registrar / zone operator in assessing new applications for .edu.eu domain names. However this does not guarantee that an application will be either approved or rejected and should be used as a guide only. To the extent of any inconsistency between this guide and the published .edu.eu policies, the published .edu.eu policies take precedence. If you are unsure of how to apply the published policies to the circumstances of your organisation please feel free to contact our support team for assistance.

1.1: To obtain an .EDU.EU second level domain (2LD) the applicant must:
a) be an entity that operates in European community (European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway)
b) meet the eligibility criteria contained in Schedule 1 of Registration policy; and
c) meet the domain name allocation criteria contained in Schedule 2 of Registration policy for the domain name for which they have applied.

This Schedule details the types of entities which can be considered eligible as registrants in the .EDU.EU domain space, together with the criteria which will assist the Registrar / zone operator in determining whether they are recognised European education and training entities.

1.1 - Eligible entities fall into two categories:
a) entities for which there is an appropriate government accreditation / registration authority - see Table 1 of this schedule for the eligibility criteria and
b) entities for which there is no appropriate government accreditation / registration authority - see Table 2 of this schedule for the eligibility criteria.

1.2 - Under this Schedule:
a) If an applicant is eligible under Category 1.1 (a) they must apply under the relevant subcategory in Table 1 of this schedule. otherwise, an applicant must apply under the relevant subcategory of Table 2 of this schedule.
b) For applications made under Category 1.1 (b) the Registrar / zone operator may:
i. Request the applicant to provide evidence that it fits within the nominated subcategory in Table 1 and
ii. If the evidence provided does not satisfy the Registrar / zone operator that the applicant fits within the nominated subcategory, request the applicant to re-apply under another subcategory of Table 2.
c) An individual applying under Category 1.1 (b) may only apply under the subcategories “non-accredited training provider” and “entities not otherwise listed”.
d) An individual applying under Category 1.1 (b) must provide the Registrar with:
i. a Licence with a regulatory body
ii. A registered business name;
iii. A European or national trade mark registration; or
iv. Equivalent evidence of operating a business in Europe.

1.3 - The standard warranty requirements referred to in Table 1 and Table 2 of this schedule are detailed in Table 3 of this schedule.
i. The standard warranties must be submitted in the form provided by the Registrar.
ii. The Registrar / zone operator may check by independent sources to confirm that the applicant's primary function is the provision of education or training, research and / or education and training related services.

1.4 A partnership cannot hold a domain name registration. 
An applicant who is a member of a partnership may apply for domain name registration on behalf of a partnership.

1.5 Entities that provide general services (e.g. sale of books, supplies, software services, student referral services, etc.) to the European education and training sector are not considered eligible entities. However registrar / zone operator reserves right to exempt some entities under domain support program, Such entities should contact with registrar / zone operator if their application can be accepted.
 

Table 1 - Government accredited / registered education and training entities

Table 2: Other education and training entities not accredited / registered by government

Table 3: Standard warranty requirements for entities not accredited / registered by government