In response to concerns raised by the Australian regulator TEQSA about weaknesses in the country’s document verification practices, VIT launched a pilot project with Veri Once to strengthen the integrity of its international admissions process. The goal: build a best-practice model that could lead the way for other institutions.
Since March 2023, VIT has used Veri Once to review thousands of applications through fast, source-based verification. The process uncovered 79 onshore applicants, individuals who had already received offers and visas from other institutions, submitting fraudulent documentation
Verifications Completed
Onshore Applicants rejected Due to Fraud
Fraud Detection at Scale:
Veri Once's blockchain-secured verification process uncovered a 1.77% fraud rate among onshore applications, leading to the rejection of 79 offers. The platform exposed vulnerabilities in the broader system and helped VIT act decisively.
Operational Efficiency:
VIT significantly reduced the administrative workload of its admissions team by automating the verification process—saving time, cutting costs, and freeing staff to focus on academic assessment.
Secure, Source-Based Verification:
Documents were verified directly with issuing authorities, ensuring authenticity and creating a permanent, auditable record of verification in a tamper-proof blockchain ledger.
Scalable, Multipurpose Records:
Once verified, credentials could be reused for further study, visa applications, or employment—making the system more efficient for both the institution and the student.
" Veri Once offered economies of scale, built-in expertise, and blockchain technology that gave us the confidence to act on fraudulent submissions."
Report to the VIT Council
