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With 15 million USIs, chances are you may already have one. Go to Find Your USI before you create one.
Find Your USI
Another milestone for the USI Initiative, reaching 15 million USIs!
With 15 million USIs, chances are you may already have one. Go to Find Your USI before you create one.
Change to USI for international students
International higher education students who started their study in Australia before 1 January 2023, but have returned to their home country to complete their study are automatically exempt from needing a USI.
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Change to USI for international students
International higher education students who started their study in Australia before 1 January 2023, but have returned to their home country to complete their study are automatically exempt from needing a USI.
We’re committed to protecting your privacy.
We only collect information that we need, and the ID documents used to create your USI aren’t stored by us.
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We’re committed to protecting your privacy.
We only collect information that we need, and the ID documents used to create your USI aren’t stored by us.
Are you coming to Australia to study?
If you’re an international student planning to study in Australia, you must land in Australia and go through customs before you can create a USI.
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Are you coming to Australia to study?
If you’re an international student planning to study in Australia, you must land in Australia and go through customs before you can create a USI.
All your national training records together online
Did you know you can use your USI to access your VET record as an online transcript, any time?
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All your national training records together online
Did you know you can use your USI to access your VET record as an online transcript, any time?
What is a Unique Student Identifier [USI]?
A USI is your individual education number for life. It also gives you an online record of your vocational education and training [VET] undertaken in Australia.
If you're at university, TAFE or doing other nationally recognised training, you need a USI. Without one, you can't get Commonwealth financial assistance or your qualification or statement of attainment.
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Students
Get your USI
Your USI stays with you for life as your training and career goals progress.
Students
Forgot your USI?
We can help you find it.
Students
Reset my password
Keep your account secure and access your records quickly and easily.
Students
View my VET transcript
All of your nationally recognised VET training since 2015 in one place.
Students
International/offshore students
Are you an international student? Then this information is for you.
Education or Training Providers
Create a USI for a student
Create a USI on a student’s behalf.
Education or Training Providers
Find a student’s USI
There are 2 ways to find a student's USI.
Education or Training Providers
Verify a student’s USI
Ensure the correct USI is being used for a student.
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Students
Identification needed to get a USI
Find out what types of ID you need to get a USI.
Students
Authorised Representatives
USI account holders can grant permission for authorised representatives.
Education or Training Providers
Using the registry system
Find the information you need to create, verify, and collect USIs.
Education or Training Providers
Verify a student’s USI
Before applying for a USI on behalf of a student, you must get their permission.
Notices and Announcements
Announcements
2023-24 second quarter at a glance
- 274K new USIs created
- 15M total USIs created
- 423K Transcript views/downloads
- 2.2M self-service transactions
- 43K calls handled
- 16K online help requests closed
View the full report here.
New bulk verification function in Org Portal
Providers can now verify up to 500 USIs at once in the Organisation Portal. This new function allows providers to verify USIs in bulk, ready for reporting. Find out more by clicking here.
System alerts
The USI Registry System will be unavailable between the times listed below. This is to allow the Office of the Student Identifiers Registrar to apply enhanced functionality for students and education or training providers.