1. Go to the USI Registry System, and have a valid form of ID ready. 
2. Agree to the terms and conditions (if you have previously agreed to the terms and conditions, you might not see this step).
3. Select 'Create USI'.
4. Select your evidence of identity document (see the types of ID you can use).
5. Enter your personal details exactly as they appear on your form of ID.
   If the name you use for business or official purposes is not the name on your form of ID, you can choose to enter this in the preferred name field.
6. Enter your contact details, including at least two contact methods.
7. Confirm your identity. The USI Registry System will check and confirm your identity using the ‘Documentation Verification Service’ (DVS).
8. Secure your account with a USI password and check questions.

Studying in Australia

International students who have entered Australia to study must obtain a USI to graduate from their course.

To create a USI, you will need to have been issued with an Australian Visa from customs. If you have yet to be issued with an Australian Visa, you will not be able to create a USI with your non-Australian issued passport.

Studying outside of Australia

International students who study with us, who undertake all study offshore online are not required to have a USI.

Studied in Australia but since left the country

If you completed your course after 1st January 2023 and did not get a USI during your studies in Australia, you will need to apply for an exemption.

To apply for an exemption, visit the USI website.