Yes, medical insurance is mandatory for international students who wish to study in Australia.

You are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of your stay on a student visa. This is a visa requirement set by the Australian Government. OSHC helps cover the costs of medical and hospital care in Australia, and some policies may also include coverage for ambulance services and limited pharmaceuticals.

Key Points:
- You must purchase OSHC before your student visa is granted.
- The insurance must be maintained for the whole length of your stay in Australia.
- OSHC can be arranged either directly by you or by your education provider.
- Popular OSHC providers include: Allianz, Bupa, Medibank, nib, and ahm.

How Pollster Education can help:
- We can guide you on choosing the right OSHC provider.
- We assist you through the process of purchasing OSHC as part of your overall application and pre-departure support.

If you need more details about OSHC options or how to include this in your student visa application, feel free to call us at +919324480791 or email info@pollstereducation.com.