Insurance is easy to overlook and expensive to skip. Requirements depend on the destination.
What to look for
A good student policy covers:
- Medical treatment and hospitalisation abroad
- Emergency repatriation
- Trip cancellation / interruption
- Personal liability and belongings
- The full length of your course and visa
Mandatory schemes
Australia requires OSHC for the entire student-visa period; other countries expect proof of adequate cover at the border or on enrolment. Buy before you travel and keep digital copies.
We remind you of insurance requirements for your destination when we match your school — start here.