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Moving to Australia to study

If you’re coming to Australia to study, you need private health insurance to meet your student visa requirements.

What is the subclass 500 visa?

If you’re going to be studying in Australia as an overseas student at a university or TAFE, you’ll need to apply for a student visa (subclass 500). This visa allows you to study and live in Australia for the duration of your education.

When you finish your studies, you can look to move to another visa if you wish to work in Australia or complete your postgraduate studies.

You’ll need Overseas Student Health Cover before you can apply for your student visa.

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Studying in Australia

Reasons to choose nib student health cover

  • Meets the Department of Home Affairs student visa requirements

  • Get your OSHC clearance certificate in as soon as 5 minutes

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  • Unlimited emergency ambulance

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