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Accepting your offer

NOTE: students attending the Semester in Australia (SIA) Program from our Malaysia or Indonesia campus, see Semester in Australia specific instructions in the bottom half of this page)

Exchange and Study Abroad

How do I accept my offer for Exchange or Study Abroad?

Read all pages of the International Student Course Agreement you receive.
If your notice any errors with your details clearly correct those on the page and include that page with the others you are sending back.
Complete all sections of Part A of the ISCA by the offer response date, sign your Acceptance Declaration by hand and return all pages via email to monashabroad.inboundstudents@monash.edu
1. If you will be applying for a student visa you will also need to include evidence of having purchased your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC - details below)
2. If you will be applying for an alternative visa type to enter Australia (eg working holiday visa) it is strongly recommended you have adequate health insurance, however we do not require evidence.
Register for a Monash student account online. Ensure you check all your personal details listed in your ISCA, including all your names. Provide an accurate email address to receive emailed verification of your account, and keep your Monash student login and password in a safe place. If you have difficulty in accessing your student account, contact the eSolutions Service Desk:
- Email: servicedesk@monash.edu
- Telephone: +61 3 9903 2777
- If you telephone to reset your password and retrieve access for your account check the current time at Melbourne, so that the call is made during official service hours.

What is OSHC?

It is an Australian Government visa requirement that if you are studying in Australia on a student visa you must have appropriate health cover in the form of Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your student visa. If you will be coming on an alternative visa type then OSHC is not available to you.

The University’s preferred provider of Overseas Student Health Cover is Allianz Care Australia. The policy purchased through Monash is OSHC Essential cover which is a higher cover than basic cover purchased directly with Allianz or one of the other approved insurers. It includes additional benefits, in particular full visa-length free access to the Sonder safety App that provides 24/7 emergency security checking, tracking and Geo-safety alerts with Australia-wide coverage. Allianz on-campus advisers are also available for personal assistance.

Student visa holders are required to purchase visa-length OSHC at the time of accepting their offer for Exchange or Study Abroad. The Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), the document necessary to apply for the student visa, will not be issued until:

payment for OSHC has been made (you must provide evidence of this if purchased through Monash);
OSHC has been purchased through one of the other providers (provide evidence of the policy); or
evidence that you are exempt from purchasing OSHC (see below who can be exempted from OSHC)

How can I arrange my OSHC?

The cost for OSHC purchased through Monash University for Semester 2, 2026 is listed in your ISCA/offer letter. This provides coverage from 1 July 2026 - 31 January 2027 (7 months) or 1 July 2026 - 31 August 2027 (14 months).
Please note that your Certificate of Insurance (COI) will be sent to your Monash email address once your policy is scheduled. This usually takes 5-10 business days from the date we issue your CoE.
Purchase your OSHC through Monash University by clicking on the payment instruction link.
- under ““Fee payment methods and transfer times” click on “Accepting an offer – pay your deposit (international students)”; do NOT click on “Application fee (international applicants applying for a place) this is not applicable to exchange or study abroad students
- select “Visa or MasterCard payments in a foreign currency’” or “Telegraphic transfer from outside Australia”;
- choose the country from where you will be paying and then scroll down to option“I: Overseas Student Health Cover (Single)” or “J: Overseas Student Health Cover Family (Dual)” or “K: Overseas Student Health Cover Family (Multi)”;
- input the amount listed in your ISCA and click “Get a quote”;
- choose your way to pay, and
- enter your details as requested, ensuring your Monash student ID and your email address to receive the payment receipt are correct.
The emailed receipt should be submitted with Part A of your Agreement as proof of OSHC (it can be a screen shot).
Arrange your own OSHC with one of the approved providers. To see the list, go to the Australian Government, Department of Home Affairs requirements website before proceeding.
Ensure you purchase enough OSHC to cover the duration of your visa and/or expected arrival and departure dates. If you will be arriving early, please make sure you purchase extra days to cover the entire duration of your stay. If you arrange your own OSHC, you do not need to make any payments when accepting your offer of study abroad.
Note, it is your responsibility to make sure you are covered for the correct dates when arranging your own insurance, and that you maintain OSHC from the date of entry into Australia until you leave Australia.

Who can be exempted from OSHC?

Students may be exempt from purchasing OSHC if they fall under one of the following categories:

Norwegian students who are members of the Norwegian Health Economics Administration (HELFO), and covered by the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme and must provide proof of their insurance coverage;
Swedish students who are members of CSN International (the Swedish National Board of Student Aid) or Kammarkollegiet (the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administration Agency). They must provide proof of their insurance coverage;
Belgian students with a Europese ziekteverzekeringskaart (EZVK)/Carte Européenne d'Assurance Maladie (CEAM) from their mutualiteit/mutualité in Belgium are covered under the Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with Australia. They should submit a copy of their card as proof of coverage; and
Australian or New Zealand citizens who will have submitted their Australian or New Zealand passport for their Exchange or Study Abroad application to prove citizenship.
Students coming to Australia on an alternative visa type

Any other medical care or travel insurance cannot be accepted as a substitute for OSHC, and therefore all students not in one of the categories above will not be exempted. All students are required to show evidence of insurance coverage upon arrival in Australia.

What is the next step after I have accepted my exchange or study abroad offer?

If you are applying for a student visa

After we have received your signed Part A and proof of payment of your OSHC (if applicable) and confirmed they are correct you will be issued a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE), an essential document for you to apply for a student visa subclass 500. You are unable to commence applying for a student visa without your CoE.

In applying for a student visa you will be asked to show evidence of OSHC. If you have organised OSHC with Monash, your CoE and Certificate of Insurance should be submitted.

If you are applying for a non-student visa (eg working holiday)

After we have received your signed Part A, we will confirm that your acceptance has been processed. Your non-student visa application will be your responsibility, and Monash Abroad is unable to provide any guidance. Refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.

Note: you are advised to not book any non-refundable travel until after your visa has been issued.

Semester in Australia (Global Intercampus Program)

How do I accept my offer for the Semester in Australia Program (Monash Malaysia or Indonesia students)?

Read all details included in the offer letter you receive.
To accept your offer, click the “Open Request” button in your offer letter and select “Accept Offer” within 5 business days. You are also required to upload proof of OSHC purchase (receipt or insurance policy and amount).
Complete the Post selection form found here: www.monash.edu/eforms-resources/frevvo-forms/monash-abroad/post-selection-form (you will need to enter your application reference number into the form)

What is OSHC?

It is an Australian Government visa requirement that if you are studying in Australia on a student visa you must have appropriate health cover in the form of Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your student visa.

payment for OSHC has been made (you must provide evidence of this if purchased through Monash);
OSHC has been purchased through one of the other providers (provide evidence of the policy); or
evidence that you are exempt from purchasing OSHC (see below who can be exempted from OSHC).

How can I arrange my OSHC?

The cost for OSHC purchased through Monash University for Semester 2, 2026 is A$497 which covers 1 July 2026 - 31 January 2027 (7 months).
Please note that your Certificate of Insurance (COI) will be sent to your Monash email address once your policy is scheduled. This usually takes 5-10 business days from the date we issue your CoE.
Purchase your OSHC through Monash University by clicking on the payment instruction link.
- under “Fee payment methods and transfer times” click on “Accepting an offer – pay your deposit (international students)”; do NOT click on “Application fee (international applicants applying for a place) this is not applicable to exchange or study abroad students
- select “Visa or MasterCard payments in a foreign currency’” or “Telegraphic transfer from outside Australia”;
- choose the country from where you will be paying and then scroll down to option“I: Overseas Student Health Cover (Single)” or “J: Overseas Student Health Cover Family (Dual)” or “K: Overseas Student Health Cover Family (Multi)”;
- input the amount A$497 “Get a quote”;
- choose your way to pay, and
- enter your details as requested, ensuring your Monash student ID and your email address to receive the payment receipt are correct.
The emailed receipt should be submitted as your proof of OSHC purchase (it can be a screen shot).
Arrange your own OSHC with one of the approved providers. To see the list, go to the Australian Government, Department of Home Affairs requirements website before proceeding.
Your OSHC should cover your date of arrival, up until the end of the exam period at a minimum. The end date of your OSHC will impact the end date of your visa. If you will be arriving early, please make sure you purchase extra days to cover the entire duration of your stay.
Note, it is your responsibility to make sure you are covered for the correct dates when arranging your own insurance, and that you maintain OSHC from the date of entry into Australia until you leave Australia.

Who can be exempted from OSHC?

Students may be exempt from purchasing OSHC if they fall under one of the following categories:

Norwegian students who are members of the Norwegian Health Economics Administration (HELFO), and covered by the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme and must provide proof of their insurance coverage;
Swedish students who are members of CSN International (the Swedish National Board of Student Aid) or Kammarkollegiet (the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administration Agency). They must provide proof of their insurance coverage;
Belgian students with a Europese ziekteverzekeringskaart (EZVK)/Carte Européenne d'Assurance Maladie (CEAM) from their mutualiteit/mutualité in Belgium are covered under the Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with Australia. They should submit a copy of their card as proof of coverage; and
Australian or New Zealand citizens who will have submitted their Australian or New Zealand passport for their Exchange or Study Abroad application to prove citizenship.

What is the next step after I have accepted my Global Intercampus Program offer?

After we have received your acceptance and proof of payment of your OSHC (if applicable) and confirmed they are correct you will be issued a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE), an essential document for you to apply for a student visa subclass 500. You are unable to commence applying for a student visa without your CoE. THis is a manual process and not all students will receive their CoE at the same time. Please keep this in mind.

Note: you are advised to not book any non-refundable travel until after your visa has been issued.