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Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Australia has a special health insurance system for international students called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). All student visa holders must have OSHC for the entire duration of their stay in Australia. You are required to purchase OSHC before you arrive, and to maintain it while you hold a student visa. This is a condition set by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.

You are required to purchase OSHC before you arrive, and to maintain it while you hold a student visa. This is a condition set by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.

What OSHC Covers

✔ Covered by OSHC

  • Medical and hospital treatment in Australia
  • Most prescription medicines
  • Emergency ambulance services

✖ Not Covered by OSHC

  • Dental treatment
  • Optical (eye care)
  • Physiotherapy