If you are from the EU, you will need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to receive healthcare during your visit to an EEA country or Switzerland at a reduced cost or sometimes free of charge. The EHIC is NOT an alternative to travel insurance. It will not cover any private medical healthcare or the cost of things such as repatriation or lost or stolen property. For these reasons and others, it is important to have both an EHIC and a valid private travel insurance policy.
You can take out your own insurance or take out the International Student Policy offered by Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited which has been specially designed for overseas students studying in the UK.
The International Student Policy covers:
- emergency medical expenses
- repatriation
- cancellation or curtailment charges
- baggage
- personal money, passport and documents
- course fees
- personal liability
- legal expenses
Please read the International Student Policy in order to establish the full terms of the cover, which is available through the link at the bottom of the page.
NB: It is advisable to take out your student insurance at the time of booking your trip as cover will commence for pre-departure cancellation from the policy issue date. This will, therefore, provide cover should you have to cancel your course for an insured reason such as illness or serious accident preventing you from travelling.
To take out the International Student Policy please click here.