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Create your USI (Unique Student Identifier)

A USI is your personal education ID number. You need it to enrol in any course in Australia. It's free and stays with you for life.

Why this matters

Without a USI, you can't enrol in most courses, and you won't get your qualifications recognised.

How to do it

How to do it

  1. 1

    Go to usi.gov.au and click 'Create USI'

  2. 2

    Enter your details and verify your identity

  3. 3

    Keep your USI safe - you'll need it for every course

  4. 4

    Give your USI to your education provider during enrolment

Some universities create a USI for you during enrolment. Check if you already have one before creating a duplicate.

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