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.
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.
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.
Short interactive video for school leavers
The video outlines five key things that will help students navigate their next steps after school.
Short interactive video for school leavers
The video outlines five key things that will help students navigate their next steps after school.
Make the move to Web Service Version 5 now
All education or training providers who use the USI Registry System through their Student Management System need to move to Web Service Version 5.
Make the move to Web Service Version 5 now
All education or training providers who use the USI Registry System through their Student Management System need to move to Web Service Version 5.
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?
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?
Another milestone for the USI Initiative, reaching 14 million USIs!
With 14 million USIs, chances are you may already have one. Go to Find Your USI before you create one.
Another milestone for the USI Initiative, reaching 14 million USIs!
With 14 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 onshore in Australia before 1 January 2023, but have returned to their home country to complete their study are automatically exempt from needing a USI.
Change to USI for international students
International higher education students who started their study onshore in Australia before 1 January 2023, but have returned to their home country to complete their study are automatically exempt from needing a USI.
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.
I want to...
Get a USI
Your USI stays with you for life as your training and career goals progress.
Check if I have a USI
If you have done any training since 2015, you may already have a USI.
Reset my password
Keep your account secure and access your records quickly and easily.
View my VET transcript
Find your VET transcripts together in one place.
International/offshore students
Are you an international student? Then this information is for you.
Create a USI for a student
Create a USI on a student’s behalf.
Find a student’s USI
There are 2 ways to find a student's USI.
Verify a student’s USI
Ensure the correct USI is being used for a student.
I need help with...
Identification needed to get a USI
Find out what types of ID you need to get a USI.
Third party authorisations
There are 2 ways to arrange third party authorisation.
Using the registry system
Find the information you need to create, verify, and collect USIs.
Verify a student’s USI
Before applying for a USI on behalf of a student, you must get their permission.
Notices and Announcements
Announcements
2022-23 third quarter at a glance
- 410,586 new USIs created
- 14.1M total USIs (as at 31 March 2023)
- 2.8Mm self-service transactions
- 0 notifiable data breaches reported to OAIC
- 23K online help requests actioned
- 430K transcript views / downloads
- 51,712 calls handled.
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
Planned releases
From 7:00pm to 11.00pm (AEST) Wednesday 28 June 2023 to allow the USI to apply enhanced functionality.