What is AHEGS?

The Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) is a Commonwealth initiative, developed by the Department of Education (DOE), with the support of the university sector and key stakeholders.

AHEGS provides graduates with detailed information of the nature, level, context and status of the studies you have completed. Graduates automatically receive an AHEGS after completing their program since 1 July 2011.

The AHEGS comprises information about the:

• • award
  • institution
  • graduate’s academic achievements, and
  • Australian higher education system.

Read more about what is in included in your AHEGS.

AHEGS at UniSC

Students who completed program requirements on or after 1 July 2011 were issued with a complimentary hard copy AHEGS, in addition to their testamur and official academic record.

From October 2017, authentic and verified digital AHEGS are made available through the My eQuals Portal. Read more about digital graduation documents.

You will receive your AHEGS digitally after your graduation ceremony.

Information for Employers and other Higher Education Institutions

The AHEGS presents information relating to a graduate’s higher education qualification in an easily understandable way and allows anyone who has an interest in this information to compare graduates from any university in Australia.

Benefits of the AHEGS include:

• enhanced information about the program such as professional experience opportunities and professional accreditation
• enhanced information about broader aspects of graduates’ academic achievements such as overseas study undertaken and academically related special achievements, recognition and prizes
• general information about the awarding institution
• description of the Australian higher education system

How to request a replacement AHEGS 

Only graduates who completed program requirements after 1 July 2011 are eligible to receive an AHEGS. If you are eligible, requests for replacement can be made through UniSC Online Payments. When requesting a replacement, you can request the AHEGS in either hard copy or digital format.

Please allow at least five working days from the time of submission for the processing of your request. At times of peak demand delays may occur.

More information

For more information about AHEGS, please contact Student Central.