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Do you dream of adding an international dimension to your studies, either as an exchange student or for your entire course of study? Are you planning on a language immersion trip, an internship or an au pair stay? Our comprehensive and 100% mobile insurance solutions will cover you throughout your studies abroad.
Studying abroad is an exciting academic and personal experience, but it also comes with significant financial risks when it comes to healthcare. In many destinations, medical costs can be extremely high. A routine doctor’s visit may cost several hundred pounds, while hospitalisation or emergency treatment can quickly reach thousands.
For this reason, universities and educational institutions often require students to hold valid international student health insurance before enrolment. In countries such as the United States, Canada or Australia, where healthcare systems are among the most expensive in the world, having appropriate international health insurance is not optional—it is essential.
By choosing international student health insurance from APRIL International, students can focus on their studies while benefiting from reliable medical protection abroad.
APRIL’s international student health insurance covers medical expenses in the event of illness or accidents. This includes consultations with general practitioners or specialists, prescribed medication and hospital stays.
Thanks to comprehensive international health insurance, students are financially protected against the high and unpredictable cost of healthcare abroad.
A serious medical condition overseas may require emergency evacuation or repatriation to the student’s home country.
APRIL International international health insurance includes full medical evacuation and repatriation cover, supported by a 24/7 assistance service that operates worldwide. This guarantees immediate support in critical situations, wherever students are studying.
Accidents can happen during daily life or academic activities abroad. If a student causes bodily injury or material damage to a third party, the financial consequences can be substantial.
APRIL International international student health insurance includes international third-party liability cover, providing essential legal and financial protection.
Many international students complete their studies with an internship, a work placement or a part-time student job.
APRIL international’s health insurance continues to provide coverage during these professional activities, ensuring seamless protection throughout the entire stay abroad.
APRIL International international’s student health insurance is designed for all students studying abroad, including:
Students on exchange programmes such as Erasmus+ or international campus exchanges
Students enrolled in full degree programmes (Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD) overseas
Interns, volunteers and au pairs staying abroad for several months
For students travelling for shorter academic stays, APRIL International also offers dedicated travel insurance solutions tailored to study trips abroad.
Subscribing to international student health insurance is simple and fully online before departure. Once insured, students benefit from:
Access to an extensive medical network in over 180 countries
Multilingual assistance available 24/7
An immediate insurance certificate accepted by universities and required for visa applications
For longer stays or post-graduation expatriation projects, students can seamlessly transition to international expatriate health insurance, ensuring continuity of cover wherever life takes them.
Prioritising your health and wellbeing when studying abroad can help you make the most of your academic journey and all the fun experiences that come with it.
Since Brexit, a visa has become compulsory for those wishing to study in the UK for more than 6 months. With this, individuals can study on their chosen course as well as work under certain conditions.
In this blog, we provide a practical guide about how you can prepare ahead of your travels, what to do if you get sick overseas, and how to file an insurance claim.
Studying abroad offers plenty of adventures and opportunities for students, with 1.52 million opting for international study in the EU alone in 2021.[1] If you’re considering this path, safeguarding your medical needs could be a top priority.
Managing your claims has never been easier. Submit, track, and update your reimbursement requests anytime, anywhere - quickly and securely.
Simply answer a few questions, upload your medical bills and supporting documents, and submit them via the app.
But that’s not all! Access your insurance card, request hospitalisation, get a second medical opinion, speak to a doctor 24/7, find nearby medical providers, and more - all in one app.
Fast. Simple. Convenient.
Are you going to study abroad? Don't forget your international student health insurance! The fact is, once you travel overseas you will no longer be covered by your country's Social Security or healthcare system. By taking out international student insurance, you benefit from a healthcare solution that:
- is tailored to your budget and the healthcare costs of your destination country
- covers you in your country of nationality, residence, and during your travels
- covers hospitalization and healthcare costs which can be very high in some countries
- includes a repatriation benefit, useful in the event of an accident that requires medical repatriation to your country of nationality or residence
With our 40 years of experience, we have become experts in international health insurance. We have already covered more than 500,000 students abroad!
We cover their health expenses associated with medical consultations, medication purchases, medical care or hospitalisation for the duration of their studies abroad.
We are present in the four corners of the globe to be always close to you ― with offices in Paris, Mexico, Bangkok, etc.
With 260 multilingual employees, we're better able to support you: our teams speak English, French, Spanish, German.
With more than 180 countries covered, you can go study wherever you want!
You can take out insurance 100% online! To find the student insurance you need, simply click on “Get a quote” or “Find an offer” at the top of this page.
This will highly depend on your home country and its agreement with your country of destination, if there is an agreement at all. If there is one, then your healthcare expenses abroad may be covered, but usually only for a certain period of time, and often only partially. However, healthcare costs vary greatly from one country to another and can quickly rise, especially in the private sector (where the quality of care is generally higher than in the public sector). You will only be reimbursed up to the amount agreed upon with your destination country, which may still leave you largely out of pocket.
Thanks to the Easy Claim app, you can request your reimbursement in a few clicks from your smartphone or tablet. It doesn't matter how high your bill is!
We can be reached 24/7 at the emergency numbers listed on your insurance card. It is available in your Easy Claim app and downloadable to your wallet. You’ve been urgently hospitalised? Our teams get in contact directly with the hospital in order to provide care.
Health insurance for your studies abroad
Taking out international health insurance can help cover medical expenses that are sometimes very expensive abroad.
APRIL International has got your back: our insurance formulas for expatriates have been designed to cover your healthcare costs beyond borders. This includes not only hospitalisation and repatriation costs, but also everyday medicines, prevention, dental care, vision, maternity, and more.
Go abroad with complete peace of mind.
