Explore our new Beta site to find out more about the USI and tell us what you think.
Explore our new Beta site to find out more about the USI and tell us what you think.
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.
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
October - December 2024 activity report
- 213K new USIs created
- 16.1M total USIs created
- 528K Transcript views/downloads
- 2.1M self-service transactions
- 38K calls handled
- 11K online help requests closed
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
For information about scheduled maintenance, releases and outages please refer to our System outages page.