Unique Student Identifier

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Unique Student Identifier

Every year almost four million Australians build and sharpen their skills by undertaking nationally recognised training. All students doing nationally recognised training need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This includes students doing Vocational Education Training (VET) when they are still at school (VET for secondary students).

From 1 January 2015 it is a requirement of the Federal Government that all students undertaking nationally recognised training will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This involves an easy online application. See USI Fact Sheet for information on how to apply for a USI or see here for additional information.

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a reference number that gives each student in Australia a unique identity for their educational achievements. It is a requirement for anyone studying a nationally recognised training course in Australia. The USI creates an online record of a student’s qualifications and achievements, allowing them to access their training records and transcripts from one central location. It also makes it easier for employers and educational institutions to verify a student’s qualifications and track their progress throughout their education and career. Creating a USI is free and can be done via the usi website
There are 4 ways to find your USI

Email address
- Enter the email address saved on your USI account and click ‘Submit’.
- An email will be sent to you containing your USI details.
- Be sure to check your spam/junk mail folder if it doesn’t arrive in your inbox.
Mobile number
- Enter the mobile number saved on your USI account and your date of birth and click ‘Submit’.
- You will receive an SMS containing your USI details. If you do not receive an SMS, please contact us.
Personal details and check questions
- The USI Registry System asks you to fill out your Family Name, Date of Birth and Gender and at least one of the following: First/Given Name, Middle Name, or Town/City of Birth.
- Click ‘Submit’. You will then have to answer your two check questions. The answers must have identical spelling to what you first used when setting your check questions.
- Once answered correctly, your USI will appear on the screen.
Personal details and an ID document
- You must enter your First/Given and Family/Last Names, Date of Birth, Gender, Town/City of Birth, and either your Email Address, Mobile Number or Postal Address (Postal address appears after Country of Residence has been entered).
- Click ‘Submit’. Select your ‘Document Type’. Click ‘Next’. Fill in your document details and click ‘Next’.
- Your USI will appear on the screen.