Insurance for study abroad

Make sure you have the right insurance to study abroad.

For some countries and universities, you must purchase a local health insurance policy on top of your University of Leeds insurance, plus any top-up cover you may choose to buy. 

University of Leeds insurance  

If you are completing a study abroad year as part of your degree, you will automatically be covered by the University of Leeds travel insurance policy at no cost. The policy is a comprehensive travel insurance package.

Make sure you read the policy wording carefully before you travel, as there are some exclusions in both the healthcare and personal effects sections, as well as some limitations to where you can travel to on personal holidays during your year abroad.

It is your responsibility to make sure that the policy fits your personal requirements and to plan for additional cover, if necessary. 

Country and university-specific requirements 

Many students will need to purchase an additional health insurance policy depending on local legislation. Some countries have a nationwide insurance policy that all international students are required to purchase. In other countries, universities have their own mandatory health insurance policies. 

You can find out about insurance requirements for each country and university that are known to operate compulsory insurance policies through the university catalogue on the Global Opportunities SharePoint site.