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  International students pursuing their studies in Australia must purchase the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy before processing their Australian student visa applications, as the Australian Government declares. However, many students do not know where and how to get health insurance in Australia. How to Get Health Insurance in Australia? Many leading health insurance providers, academic institutions, and third-party companies assist overseas students in buying the OSHC policy. Some students only get in touch with one health insurance provider and buy the policy from them without researching and comparing it with various providers.  Academic institutions are associated with health insurance providers and allow students to purchase OSHC policies through them; many students purchase from their academic institutions. Some do not, as educational institutions are only associated with one health insurance provider and do not give the option to compare with oth...

  Why is Health Insurance Needed While Studying Abroad?   Many international students dream of pursuing higher studies in a developed nation because it provides the opportunity to obtain a quality education, explore the culture, have plenty of employment options, meet new people worldwide, and more. To experience these things, the student needs to process their visa applications. Before processing, one must purchase adequate health insurance as it will provide coverage of hospital and medical expenses during their stay in the developed nation. Health insurance is needed because it decreases the financial risk of international students in developed nations. For instance, if someone plans to migrate to Australia, the student is required to purchase adequate health insurance per the Australian Government's guidelines. If someone does not buy, they will become ineligible to process their visa applications. What is Overseas Student Health Cover? Overseas student health co...