Compulsory student health cover for undergraduate international students

Is student health cover compulsory for undergraduate international students?

Answer ID 984 | Last updated on 19/12/2023 08.54 AM

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is an Australian Government visa requirement for all Student Visa holders. It is normally compulsory for all international students, for the duration of their Student Visa. 

It is your responsibility to ensure that your OSHC is current at all times. Expired health cover is a violation of your Student Visa may expose you to potentially high medical costs.

For more information on visa requirements refer to the Department of Home Affairs.

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