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Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a special form of health insurance for international students to ensure they can obtain proper and complete medical care when they are studying in Australia. Overseas Student Health Cover is required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to obtain a student visa.

What Does OSHC Cover?

 Coverage will differ depending on the provider you choose and whether or not you decide to purchase extras such as family cover or optical. However, generally you should be covered for the following:
  • Emergency services.
  • Hospital admission.
  • General practitioner and specialist services.
  • X-rays and pathology.
Please note, coverage varies by provider so we strongly recommend you contact one of the providers below before you make your final decision on OSHC. You can also read more about OSHC coverage at the Government Department of Health and Ageing website.

​Choosing an OSHC Provider

ICAE’s preferred OSHC partner is BUPA. We recommend you visit their website to find out more information about BUPA’s OSHC options: www.bupa.com.au/health-insurance/cover/oshc 

If you request ICAE to arrange OSHC on your behalf, we will secure your OSHC with BUPA.

You may also arrange OSHC yourself through a number of providers in Australia. Some agencies may have a preferred provider so you have the choice which health insurance provider you decide to purchase your OSHC from. Here is a list of eligible OSHC providers:
  • Australian Health Management (AHM): www.ahmoshc.com/english.aspx
  • BUPA Australia: www.bupa.com.au/health-insurance/oshc – ICAE’s preferred partner
  • Medibank Private: www.medibank.com.au/Client/StaticPages/OSHCHome.aspx
  • OSHC Worldcare: www.oshcworldcare.com.au
  • NIB OSHC: www.nib.com.au/overseas-students

How Much Does Overseas Student Health Cover Cost?

Costs will vary for every student depending on the length of their course, whether they are bringing family members and whether they require any extras cover.

​​BUPA Overseas Student Health Cover prices 2018 if arranged by ICAE

BUPA  1 Year Cover
BUPA  2 Year Cover​
​Individual    A$790
Individual    A$1410
​Couple    A$2470
Couple    A$4440
Family    A$3815
​Family    A$6865

​BUPA Overseas Student Health Cover Orientation Video

This video gives a short introduction of what BUPA offers to international students. Alternatively you may find out more here.
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  • Home
  • Domestic
    • Australian Student Application form
    • Apprenticeships and Traineeships >
      • Employ an Apprentice or Trainee >
        • Grow Your Own Staff
      • More Information for Apprentices and Trainees
      • More Information for Employers
    • Course Information >
      • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
      • Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
      • Certificate III in Hospitality
      • Certificate III in Hospitality - Industry Streams
      • Certificate IV in Hospitality
      • Diploma of Hospitality Management
      • Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
      • Short Courses >
        • Barista Course
    • Fees Domestic
    • Indigenous Education and Employment
  • International
    • International Agents
    • StudyNT Scholarship Information
    • International Application Information >
      • New International Student Application form
      • Continuing International Student Application form
    • Student Visa Information >
      • English Proficiency Requirements
      • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
    • Study and Work in Australia >
      • Free info Sessions
      • Working in Darwin
      • Industry Placement >
        • Industry Partners
      • Living in Darwin
    • Course Information >
      • Certificate IV in Business Intl
      • Diploma of Business Intl
      • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery Intl
      • Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery Intl
      • Certificate IV in Hospitality Intl
      • Diploma of Hospitality Management Intl
      • Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management Intl
      • Diploma in Hospitality for Working Holiday Visa Holders
      • Units for each course
    • Fees International >
      • Fee inclusions
      • Fee payment schedule
      • Paying Your Fees
    • Become an Overseas Partner Institution
    • Changing Your Course or Provider
  • News
    • ICAE Awards
    • ICAE YouTube Channel
    • Our students tell their story >
      • Profile: Seongjun Yun
      • Profile: Hsu Wan Hua
      • Profile: Satiapong Srilumputhong
      • Profile: Walter Joseph Navarro
      • Profile: Ursa As
      • Profile: Arvind Astadan
      • Profile: Kai Ju Yang (Kelly)
      • Profile: Anthoney King
      • Profile: Gellie Ann Magdalena
      • Profile: Yanan Shi (Anna)
      • Profile: Ryan Presbitero
      • Profile: Daniel
      • Profile: Leanne Johnston
      • Profile: Panita Boolkarn
  • Aid
    • Vocational Development in Timor Leste
    • TVET Reform Project Bangladesh
    • Skills Development Project Bangladesh
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