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.
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.
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.
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?
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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Get your USI
Your USI stays with you for life as your training and career goals progress.
Forgot your USI?
We can help you find it.
Reset my password
Keep your account secure and access your records quickly and easily.
View my VET transcript
All of your nationally recognised VET training since 2015 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.
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Identification needed to get a USI
Find out what types of ID you need to get a USI.
Authorised Representatives
USI account holders can grant permission for authorised representatives.
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
2023-24 first quarter at a glance
- 373K new USIs created
- 14.7M total USIs created
- 437K Transcript views/downloads
- 2.5M self-service transactions
- 49K calls handled
- 19K 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:
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7:00pm and 11:00pm AEDT Monday 11 December 2023 for system maintenance
- 7:00pm and 11:00pm AEDT Tuesday 12 December 2023 to allow the USI Office to apply enhanced functionality.