Undergraduate Courses

Health and Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance

Make sure you take out appropriate medical insurance to cover any medical expenses that may occur while you are abroad. Be sure to take all of your medical insurance documents with you, as most institutions abroad will want you to provide evidence that you have adequate medical cover.

Please note that certain institutions have their own health insurance plan which exchange students are required to take out.

Apart from the insurance that covers you during your stay at the host institution, you must also obtain comprehensive travel insurance that will cover you until you arrive at your host institution. This is in the event you have items stolen or encounter health related problem. If you plan to do any travel at the end of your exchange, you will also need to extend your insurance coverage period.

Health

You should also make sure you take the appropriate medical precautions (e.g. vaccinations etc.) before your departure. If you are unsure about what you need, check with your doctor and the consulate of the country where you are going.

If you are taking any long-term medication, make sure that the medication will be available for the duration of your SPA as different countries have different medicines and prescription laws. Otherwise you should arrange to take the correct supply with you. Finally, take translated copies of any important health documentation you have with you.

Page last updated 6/1/2010

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