The .edu domain name is a sponsored top-level domain (acronym is "sTLD"). It's primarily used for accredited post-secondary US (United States) schools.
Short History of .EDU domain
.edu domain is created in January 1985. It's one the 7 first generic top-level domains in the internet (the .com, .net, .info, .org, .biz, .name, and .pro domains). The first 6 registered domain names using .edu are: berkeley.edu, cmu.edu, columbia.edu, rice.edu, purdue.edu, and ucla.edu.
Why do .edu domain cannot be easily used or obtained?
It's because you need to qualify or meet the eligibility requirements in order to register or used a .edu domain. Those requirements are set by an agency accredited by the US Department of Education. Only the accredited post-secondary schools and organizations are qualified to to apply or register for a .edu domain. That's why, very few non-US institutions qualify.
Where to buy or register .edu domain?
You can register or apply a .edu domain in educause.edu. EDUCAUSE is an association of for information technology in higher education and which is the sole (single) registrar for .edu domain names in the US.
Where to buy or register .edu domain in other countries?
1. Philippines - you can buy and register a .edu in www.ph.net
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