Unique Student Identifier

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.