What type of insurance do I need to purchase?

Having an OSHC policy covering the entire period of your student visa is a prerequisite for getting the student visa itself. 

Therefore, if you are applying for the international student visa - 500, you need to purchase OSHC - Overseas Student Health Cover. 

For more information, please refer to the below articles: 

• Why do I need to purchase health insurance?
• What is the period of cover that I should purchase?
• What are the differences between OVHC and OSHC?
• Can I buy a single policy if I am a dependent on someone else's visa?