Applying through your chosen university directly: 

• you will need:

-certified copy of your academic qualifications (Higher School Certificate) 

-Proof of identity; this may take the form of one of the following documents:

• • Current passport with photo page (for students who are outside of Australia at the time of application)

  • Current passport and visa (for students who are already in Australia and/or who already have a current visa for Australia)

  • Birth certificate (only for students who were born in Australia and currently reside in Australia)

For all tertiary institutions in Australia you must have a USI. 

It is a unique 10-alphameric reference that stays with you for life.

You’ll need a USI if you are a: 

• new or continuing student undertaking nationally recognised training 

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

• Without one you will not bewa ble to apply for financial support like HECS-HELP and you wont be able to access your VET qualifications, awards , certificates or statement of attainments

Using Digital ID  is also a method for completing the form