What you'll learn
- Is it required?
- What a good policy covers
- Before you buy
1Is it required?
In many countries health insurance is a condition of your student visa, and some universities enrol international students in a specific plan. Check both your visa rules and your university's requirements before buying a policy.
2What a good policy covers
- Doctor visits and hospital treatment
- Prescription medicines
- Emergency care and, ideally, emergency travel home
- Mental health support
3Before you buy
Compare the university plan with other options, check the excess (what you pay yourself) and keep your policy documents with your passport when you travel.
GrabScholarships team
Written and checked by our team of students who study abroad in many countries. We update our guides when the rules change.
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