Health insurance information for international students

There are two ways to get proof of health insurance:

1. Try to get an existing health insurance policy recognised. If you are already insured (e.g. in your home country), with unlimited coverage for your stay in Germany, you may be able to obtain proof of insurance. 
2. Sign up for health insurance in Germany: You can register with one of Germany’s government-backed health insurance providers, or you can buy a private health insurance policy in Germany.

If you are about to enrol on a degree programme, whichever health insurance option you choose at the start of your studies becomes irrevocable until the end of your studies.

If you have been asked to enrol/matriculate by a certain deadline, you must submit your matriculation request form by that time. 

To obtain the proof of health insurance needed to enrol, you can e-mail a statutory health insurance provider (see below) before your arrival. Should you not have obtained the confirmation by the matriculation deadline, you will be able to send this in later. Your enrolment will be completed once all required documents have been received, but you have to submit your matriculation request before the deadline expires.