Health insurance for overseas students during their time in Australia
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Making the most of your studies
Staying healthy while studying
Don’t let these common student health concerns hold you back.
Eating well on a student budget
Juggle your student expenses without sacrificing a healthy diet.
Caring for yourself in Australia
Useful self-care tips for study, work, and everyday life.
What if I get sick in Australia?
Bupa OSHC helps you get medical care in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
Taking care of your health
Seeing a specialist
What is a specialist, and when might you be referred to one?
Visiting a dentist in Australia
Your dental health is an important part of your overall wellbeing.
Looking after your mental health
Wellbeing strategies and information from experts you can trust.
Healthcare anytime, anywhere.
Bupa International members can access a range of digital health services like 24/7 online doctors*, chemist delivery and more with Blua.Â
*Yearly service limits apply.
Reviewing your details
If your situation changes, you'll need to review your health cover details. We may also contact you to ask you to review your details for your visa requirements.
OSHC brochure
Get a detailed breakdown of your policy’s benefits and learn more about the Australian healthcare system.
Frequently asked questions
Explore help topics and find answers to common questions from other international students.
Help and support
Phone
Our overseas student support team is available Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm AEDT.
Within Australia
1800 888 942
Outside Australia
+61 3 9937 4223
24/7 Student Advice Line
Provides general advice and assistance in 150 languages, for a range of situations including medical, home, property inquiries and more. Just call 1300 884 235 (our 24 hours student advice line) if you find yourself in a situation where you need some guidance or support.#
Within Australia
1300 884 235
Get help or send documents through WhatsApp messaging.
Monday to Friday 7am -12am
Saturday to Sunday 8am - 10pmÂ
All times in AEDT
Or scan QR code
Other contact options
You can also visit a Bupa store in person.
# Members’ preferred language may not be available 24/7.