The main criterion on which the applicant was granted an offer. Basis of admission can be: secondary education (undertaken at a school, RTO or HEP); higher education; TAFE/vocational education; professional qualification; mature age special entry provision; other.​

A discipline group is a means of classifying units of study in terms of the subject matter being taught and/or researched in them. For entries see Appendix - Field of Education Classification.

In recognition that there are variations in the administrative process of institutions, some fields are discretionary despite being of key interest to the Department. Discretionary elements should be reported unless data is not collected under current administrative processes.​

A domestic applicant is an applicant who is an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, permanent humanitarian visa holder or other permanent visa holder.​

A student who is one of the following: Australian citizen (including Australian citizens with dual citizenship) New Zealand citizen or a diplomatic or consular representative of New Zealand, a member of the staff of such a representative or the spouse or dependent relative of such a representative, excluding those with Australian citizenship (Note: [..]

Where a student is enrolled in a PhD and where the research they are undertaking is not at an appropriate level for a PhD and the higher education provider recommends that the student downgrade their degree to a Master's by Research course or where the student, for personal or academic reasons, seeks to revert to a Master's by Research co [..]

A substantive appointment is an effective substantive appointment at a specific date if the member of staff has current duties at that date. Members of staff on paid leave at the specific date are deemed to have an effective substantive appointment. Members of staff who are on unpaid leave at the specific date are deemed not to have an effective su [..]

An element is a variable used for reporting specific data to HEIMS. Reasons for reporting data may vary between files or collections. The following table replicates the format used for each element and provides a description for each component. Element Number A unique number assigned to an element. Description Describes the purpose of the element. [..]

Students who are, or would be, entitled to VET FEE-HELP assistance irrespective of whether they choose to access that assistance. This includes all students enrolled in an eligible course, who meet the citizenship or residency requirements under clause 44 of Schedule 1A of HESA and have a FEE-HELP balance greater than zero.

A place made available under a restricted access arrangement between the provider offering the course and an employer or industry body, which limits or restricts enrolments in some or all of the places in the course to students sponsored by the employer.