Insurance for International Students studying in the UK
Lack of insurance can create financial hardship whether it is for unexpected illness, loss of baggage or premature departure from your course. Endsleigh insurance offers cover for international students studying in the UK. We have a Short stay policy for study courses of up to 6 months or a Long stay policy for periods of up to 12 months.
These policies provide an excellent range of benefits including:
- Reimbursement of your prepaid course fees if you have to cancel, cut short or repeat your course due to accident, illness or sickness
- The cost of bringing a relative to the UK to visit you following a medical emergency
- Payment of medical costs which are not covered by the National Health Service if you are taken ill or have an accident
Do I need Insurance?
Endsleigh, in association with UKCISA, has produced an insurance policy specifically designed for International Students. You should consider purchasing both Possessions Insurance, to protect belongings, and medical insurance to protect yourself. Both can be provided by Endsleigh.
If you are not entitled to treatment under the National Health Service, you should make sure you have adequate medical insurance to cover medical costs, if you fall ill, and also to cover the additional possible costs resulting from illness. These can be substantial, and include:
- Loss of fees if you are unable to complete your course
- Additional treatment and medical expenses not covered by the National Health Service
- Costs of returning home if a relative is taken ill
- Costs of a relative visiting you in the UK if you fall ill
- Returning to your home country for treatment
Even if you are entitled to free National Health Service treatment whilst in the UK, you should consider taking out insurance which covers the above additional costs.
