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Insurance for students traveling abroad. Why should you take out health insurance? Countries where student insurance is mandatory.

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Student medical insuranceWhy should you take out health insurance? Countries where student insurance is mandatory

Student insurance is one of the most important stages of applying for a student visa and successfully enrolling in a foreign university.

An applicant may be surprised that in many universities insurance is a mandatory admission document. It might seem like a pure formality that only serves as an additional money drain. However, there are several reasons why you should purchase health insurance even if the university does not require it:

In case of an emergency, a student without insurance will not receive the necessary treatment in another country;
If you have insurance, medical treatment will be several times cheaper or completely free. For example, in Australia, a doctor’s appointment will cost at least 40 USD for a foreigner, but for a person with insurance, this service will be absolutely free;
The presence of health insurance increases the chances of obtaining a visa significantly, and in some countries, it is a mandatory requirement for entry.

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The cost of medical insurance for foreign students in popular countries

Country	Min/month	Max/month	Min coverage	Recommended coverage
US	30 USD	700 USD	50,000 USD	100,000 USD
Canada	57 USD	143 USD	17,923 USD	71,692 USD
UK	26 USD	132 USD	52,963 USD	132,407 USD
Australia	28 USD	761 USD	31,724 USD	63,447 USD
Germany	56 USD	124 USD	33,900 USD	56,499-112,999 USD
France	Free	113 USD	33,900 USD	56,499-112,999 USD
Italy	9 USD	15 USD	33,900 USD	56,499-112,999 USD
Czech Republic	25 USD	60 USD	68,000 USD	100,000 USD
Austria	58 USD	542 USD	34,000 USD	56,499-112,999 USD

*The table shows approximate prices, for more detailed information you can contact UniPage consultants.

Student health insurance

Health insurance provides the student with the necessary medical care in another country. The list of medical services covered by insurance usually includes:

Medical examination by a doctor;
Necessary diagnostics;
Drugs prescribed by a doctor;
Hospitalization and treatment in a hospital.

Depending on the student’s health status, insurance may include other services, but its cost will be higher.

Many standard insurance policies do not cover dentists, optometrists and physiotherapists.

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Where is student insurance required?

Student insurance may be required or recommended depending on the country. Insurance is required in all countries of the Schengen area, Australia, Iceland, Canada, Turkey and South Korea. Many universities in the USA also require health insurance, although about 20% of American students study without health insurance.

Student insurance options

There are a number of large companies that insure tourists and students — they provide services for representatives of the majority of world countries:

In addition to international companies, almost every country has a range of local insurance companies willing to offer students health insurance. The university itself can provide insurance services — this practice is especially common in American universities. Some companies also offer students to insure their personal items, such as smartphones, laptops, or even luggage.

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Can I cancel student insurance?

Most of the insurances can be canceled if you:

Left the country of study earlier than expected,
Switched insurance provider,
Did not arrive in the country of destination,
Completed studies prematurely.

To cancel the insurance you will need to provide documents that confirm your situation. In case of a visa denial — a copy of the passport page with the denial. Documents are usually submitted online to an insurance company or university, and the amount of the insurance premium is refunded to the specified bank account.

Are deductibles included in student health plans?

Deductibles are very common in many insurance plans in the United States, where there is no compulsory health insurance — it can range from 250 USD to 5,000 USD. In European countries, deductibles in student policies are less common.

In principle deductibles are in place in order to make a person somewhat financially liable. For example, if you insure a car, damage it, and the cost of repairs is 7,000 USD, you will have to cover a set amount, say, 2,000 USD yourself and the rest will be covered by the insurance company. This system is in place to prevent abuse of the insurance policy. You are less likely to purposely damage your property if you have to pay for repairs alongside with the insurance company.