The Unique Student Identifier (also known as USI) is a reference number made up of a combination of ten numbers and letters. 

You are required to have a USI if you are a:

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• new or continuing student undertaking nationally recognised training 

• higher education student in a Commonwealth supported place or graduating in 2023 and beyond 

If you do not have a USI number you will not be able to receive your statement of attainment, qualification or any additional completion documentation. 

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For VET Students, the USI gives you online access to all your nationally recognised training in the form of a VET transcript. This can be used when:

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• Applying for work

• Seeking a credit transfer in further training 

• Demonstrating pre-requisites when undertaking further training ​​

Applying for a USI is fast and free. You can apply for a USI in as little as 5 minutes at usi.gov.au. If you have studied a VET course in the last five years, including while in Secondary school, you might already have a USI. This can easily be located by clicking here.​