Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
International students on a student visa must have health cover while they study in Australia.
- New students must get cover for the length of their visa
- Continuing international students who commenced their course prior to 2008 can choose to pay yearly, but there are benefits for full visa cover:
- Discount for making a single payment
- Avoid premium price rises
- Holiday credits added to your cover
International students who are not on a student visa are strongly encouraged to purchase personal health cover for their time in Australia. Further details about health cover options are available from OSHC Worldcare or the Department of Health and Ageing.
Costs and advice
Relevant policy
