Health cover for international students in Australia

:20/05/2022

OSHCglobal - In Australia, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a mandatory requirement of your student visa unless an exception applies. You must have OSHC for the entire time you are studying here.

OSHC helps you easily access medical services while you are in Australia – so you can focus on your studies and enjoying your time here.

Standard cover includes:

Private and public hospitals admissions
Ambulance
Doctors and specialist (outside of hospital)
Medical tests (X-rays and blood tests)
Prescription medicine

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