Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS)

About the Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement

The Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) describes your higher education qualifications such as the award, the awarding institution and a description of the Australian Higher Education System. You will receive an AHEGS (for eligible courses) once you have completed your course and had your degree conferred. You will receive a separate AHEGS for each of your awards.

The AHEGS is designed to assist in both national and international recognition of Australian qualifications, and to promote the international mobility and professional recognition of Australian graduates. The AHEGS aims to describe a higher education qualification in a clear and consistent way, providing greater transparency by including descriptions of the nature, level, context and status of the studies being undertaken, as well as information about the education system to which the qualification belongs.

The AHEGS was developed by the Australian Government to provide information on:

• A student's higher education qualification
• The institution at which the qualification was obtained; and
• The Australian higher education system in one easy to read document.

For more information about the AHEGS visit the Australian Government Department of Education and Training website. You can also contact Stop 1.

Ordering your AHEGS

Cost	Expected timeframe	How to order	Customisable?
Free	On your conferral date.	No order required. Once your document is ready, you will be emailed a link to it in My eQuals.	No
$55 - hardcopy (plus courier costs if ordering online) Note: Most institutions accept digital statements however we can supply a hardcopy if you have a specific need.	10-15 working days processing plus 1-3 weeks shipping	Via eCommerce	No
$50 Digital replacement (Students with Awards conferred between 2011 and 2018)		Via eCommerce Once your document is ready you will be emailed a link to MyeQuals

Information included on an AHEGS

From 2011, a separate AHEGS has been issued for each Award that a student has had conferred. Each AHEGS conforms to nationally agreed specifications approved by the Department of Education. It  comprises of five sections:

• Section 1 - the graduate
• Section 2 - the award
• Section 3 - awarding institution
• Section 4 - graduate's academic achievements
• Section 5 - description of the Australian higher education system

The AHEGS lists:

• All subjects that were undertaken as part of that course (regardless of whether the subject was passed or failed). Subjects that were withdrawn before the census date are not listed, nor are periods of leave of absence.
• Exchange study details, prizes, awards, scholarships, and other student achievements.

Prizes and awards that appear on the AHEGS

Where relevant, your AHEGS will include details such as:

• University prizes, scholarships and awards
• Advanced standing (i.e. credit) awarded for  other tertiary studies (including exchange studies)
• Completion of the University of Melbourne Student Ambassador Leadership Program (SALP)
• Completion of a supervised work placement taken within a course of study
• Serving as the President of UMSU (University of Melbourne Student Union) or UMPA (University of Melbourne Postgraduate Association)
• University Blues awarded by the Melbourne University Sports Association
• The Duke of Edinburgh Award